The Friend (LDS magazine) facts for kids
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| Editor | Randy D. Funk |
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| Frequency | Monthly |
| Publisher | The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| ISSN | 0009-4102 |
The Friend, formerly titled The Children's Friend, is a monthly children's magazine published by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church). It is aimed at those of Primary age, approximately ages 3 through 12. It includes messages from church leaders, stories, crafts, recipes, and artwork and poetry submitted by readers.
Editors
Editors of The Children's Friend
- May Anderson (1902–40)
- May Green Hinckley (1940–43)
- Adele C. Howells (1943–51)
- LaVern W. Parmley (1951–70)
Editors of The Friend
Since 1977, the editor of The Friend has been a general authority of the LDS Church.
- Doyle L. Green (1971–75)
- Dean L. Larsen (1977–78)
- James E. Faust (1979)
- M. Russell Ballard (1980–84)
- Carlos E. Asay (1985–86)
- Hugh W. Pinnock (1987–89)
- Rex D. Pinegar (1994)
- Joe J. Christensen (1994–95)
- Jack H. Goaslind (1996–98)
- Marlin K. Jensen (1999–2000)
- Dennis B. Neuenschwander (2001–04)
- Jay E. Jensen (2005–08)
- Spencer J. Condie (2008–10)
- Paul B. Pieper (2010–12)
- Craig A. Cardon (2012–15)
- Joseph W. Sitati (2015–17)
- Hugo E. Martinez (2017–18)
- Randy D. Funk (2018–)
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