The New Era is a magazine printed by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints for youth ages 12-18 and their parents. The New Era began in 1971 when the Church consolidated its numerous magazines into just four different magazines (see Church Magazines). The New Era is published on a monthly basis and includes messages from the First Presidency and other General Authorities, fiction stories, stories from members such as their conversion or missionary experiences, a question and answer section, Church history, poetry from readers, music, photos, and mini posters known as Mormonads.