Megan Fraedrich, Author at Cricket Media, Inc.

Introducing Reading Stars, a Fun Reading App for Kids!

We are incredibly excited to announce the release of Reading Stars, a new reading app that makes reading fun and easy for kids! For over 50 years, Cricket has delighted generations of children with stories that spark imagination and learning. Now we’re bringing our beloved Cricket content to young readers in a whole new way. […]

Our Conversation With a Lifelong CRICKET Reader

When you’ve been around for over 50 years like CRICKET Magazine has, it’s hard to fathom how many lives you may impact along the way. We were thrilled to hear from CRICKET super fan Katie G., who has been reading the magazines since age 7– and even has an Old Cricket tattoo! We had to […]

Pip and Posy Premieres in the U.S.

July 23, 2025 Magic Light Pictures’ BAFTA-nominated series Pip and Posy has premiered in the U.S. on Sensical. Simultaneously, Magic Light is launching Pip and Posy on its YouTube channel in the U.S., with themed compilations and all full episodes available to viewers in the country. Sharon Cohen, CMO of Sensical, says, “We’re delighted to welcome the fabulous Pip and […]

5 Cool Cardboard Box Crafts to Try This Summer

Here are just a few fun, screen-free crafts to keep kids entertained on long summer afternoons– all reusing pieces of cardboard that you may have lying around your house!

6 Fabulous Fathers in the Animal Kingdom

Father’s Day is almost here! It’s the perfect time of year to celebrate our favorite dads. But while we know all of the great things that an awesome human dad does for his kids, what about all of the animal dads out there? Here are just a few of our favorite wild and wonderful animal […]

Media Feature: Billboard Teams Up With Sensical to Create Music Destination for Kids & Families

On Tuesday (May 13), Billboard and Sensical, Cricket Media’s streaming service, announced a first-of-its-kind, music-focused partnership for kids and families. This dynamic offering is designed to provide a safe and engaging space for both young listeners and their families to listen, watch and learn together while enjoying top hits and the most exciting artists of […]

Billboard and Sensical Team Up to Create a Groundbreaking Music Destination for Kids and Families

New York, NY – May 13, 2025 – Today, the global music authority Billboard and Sensical, Cricket Media’s streaming service, announced a first-of-its-kind, music-focused partnership for kids and families. This dynamic offering is designed to provide a safe and engaging space for both young listeners and their families to listen, watch and learn together while enjoying top hits […]

Are Humans the Only Animals That Use Language?

Did you know that April 23 is both English Language Day and Spanish Language Day? It’s a great way to celebrate our shared communication! Interestingly, it also falls one day after Earth Day, a day for honoring our connection with the other living things that call our planet home. It is easy to say that […]

6 Reasons to Love Libraries (and Librarians!)

It’s National Library Week! You might say we’re biased, but we love our libraries, and we’re excited to share all of the reasons to appreciate your local libraries—and librarians. If you haven’t been to the library much since the turn of the millennium, you’ll find that things have changed. Libraries aren’t just stacks of books […]

5 Ways to Help Kids Fall in Love with Reading

March is National Reading Month—one of our favorite times of the year! Who doesn’t love settling down with a good book on a blustery March day? Well, plenty of people, it turns out. The U.S. Department of Education’s National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) has reported a historic drop in the percentage of kids who […]