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When I was young, my two favorite walks in the neighborhood were to the mailbox and to the bookmobile. I relished racing up our steep cement driveway to pry open the mailbox half-hidden by Trumpet vines and search for the latest copy of Cricket Magazine. Once a week, I’d walk half a mile down the […]

Celebrating CRICKET Magazine’s 50th Anniversary!

This month, CRICKET Magazine celebrates a BIG milestone. It’s our 50th anniversary! That’s right: believe it or not, this magazine has been around for 50 years! That’s generations of kids who’ve delighted in the award-winning stories, poetry, articles, comics, and artwork gracing its pages. Our story begins with our founder and first editor-in-chief, Marianne Carus, […]

Demand Generation Specialist – Cricket eLearning Programs

(Remote U.S.-based) We are Cricket Media®, a global education company creating high-quality print and online learning products for children, adults, families, mentors, teachers, and partners that improve learning opportunities for everyone. The Cricket Media brand has 50 years of history bringing education and connection to families and communities across the globe. Our growing family of products […]

2022-2023 Annual Report

2022-2023 was an extraordinary year filled with remarkable achievements! We extend our heartfelt appreciation to our school leaders, and teachers who persevered through challenging learning obstacles.

First Day of School Traditions from Around the World

Kids all over the world are heading back to school this time of year. For some, it’s their first time ever entering a classroom. But how do different countries and cultures mark this milestone? Here are just a few notable ways to commemorate the start of a new school year. Japan: A brand new bag […]

Answering Kids’ Biggest Questions About Dinosaurs

The latest issue of CLICK Magazine is all about Fantastic Fossils! Few subjects spark kids’ sense of wonder and enthusiasm like dinosaurs. We’ve all met budding paleontologists who can rattle off the Latin names of dinosaurs while they’re still in preschool! It’s not unusual for kids to have big questions about these big prehistoric lizards– […]

Sales Representative – Part Time (English and Mandarin fluent)

(Remote – Must reside in and be eligible to work in the Continental USA) About the Position: Cricket eLearning is an innovative online Language and eLearning platform powered by Cricket Media Services, Inc. Cricket Media recognizes the importance of accessible eLearning experiences for learners of all ages and backgrounds. Cricket Media is dedicated to maintaining […]

Introducing New Arts Interviews in MUSE!

By Joseph Taylor, Muse Magazine editor The May/June issue of Muse, “All the World’s a Stage,” marks the introduction of a new format in our magazine. “Art@Work” will feature profiles and first-person interviews with those involved in the arts. Our readers have been accustomed to “Science@Work” interviews with individuals in the fields of science, technology, […]

4 Free Stories for National Reading Month!

Did you know that March is National Reading Month? It’s one of our favorite times of the year! To celebrate, we’re sharing four free stories for all ages from our award-winning children’s magazines. From a dancing turtle to a friendly elephant to a quest for a lost library book to an Irish legend, here’s just […]

12 Facts You Didn’t Know About Ida B. Wells

Ida B. Wells-Barnett never gave up. A remarkable journalist, speaker, activist, and lifelong fighter for truth and justice, there’s a good chance you’ve heard her name before but don’t know the full details of her accomplishments. And some details of her extraordinary life may even surprise the most knowledgeable history students. The February issue of […]

Cricket Media Marks 25 years of Mentoring at Mentor Summit in Washington, DC 

Cricket celebrates Mentoring Month adding social and emotional learning components to its CricketTogether virtual mentoring program  WASHINGTON, DC, USA, January 25, 2023 /EINPresswire.com/ — Cricket Media has announced its participation in the 13th Annual National Mentoring Summit as a supporting partner, exhibitor, and presenter. In alignment with National Mentoring Month, MENTOR convenes the Summit each […]