Megan Fraedrich, Author at Cricket Media, Inc.

Trick-or-Treat! October Issues Are Here!

A little secret: Cricket Media LOVES October. After all, it’s one of the most creative times of the year! From creating clever costumes to putting up spooky decorations to carving jack-o-lanterns, Halloween is a time of fun and imagination for the whole family. This month’s October issues are no exception, packed with spooky stories, amazing […]

6 Creative Ways to Encourage Reluctant Readers

“I used to dream about reading the Harry Potter books with my daughter when she got older, but she won’t pick up a book,” said the woman behind me in the Starbucks line. Her friend nodded sympathetically. “She just wants to play soccer! Sometimes I wonder if she was switched at birth.” If that frustrated […]

A Visit to Deep Time: The Smithsonian’s New Fossil Hall

After five years and millions of dollars of renovation, the Smithsonian Institution’s National Museum of Natural History has finally opened the doors of their new fossil hall: Deep Time. And at last, we got to pay them a visit! Our Cricket Media DC office is just a short metro ride away from the National Mall, […]

Meet Our September Issues!

The leaves are changing, students are back in school, and Fall is officially on its way! Along with it, here’s our batch of September magazines! This September is sure to be full of adventures, from an expedition to Mount Everest to apple picking to a journey on the transcontinental railroad. Enjoy this sample of this […]

7 Amazing Dogs in History!

August 26 was International Dog Day, a holiday to celebrate man’s best friend. Humans and dogs have shared a bond for over 16,000 years. Our furry friends are more than just pets to us: they help rescue people, take care of farm animals, and much more. All dog lovers believe that their pets are amazing, […]

7 Ways to Explore the Smithsonian With Kids

Some people call the Smithsonian Institution the world’s largest museum. In fact, it’s 19 museums—plus a zoo—and they’re all completely free! If you’re a parent of young children, the idea of exploring this massive treasure trove is as exhausting as it is exciting. That’s why we’re providing some tips about seven kid-friendly and fun Smithsonian exhibits and experiences,- along with some free reading material to accompany them…

3 Free Stories for the First Day of School

Backpacks, sharp colored pencils, fresh new notebooks… it must be time to go back to school! Kids around the country are either preparing for the first day of school or have already started a new school year! To send them off in style, here’s three free stories for kids of all ages about kicking off […]

Spotlight on Trina Schart Hyman

If you mention the name ‘Trina Schart Hyman’ to anyone who read or worked on CRICKET Magazine in the 1970’s (and even many who didn’t), their eyes are sure to light up. The first art director of CRICKET, Hyman sadly passed away in 2004, but her magical artwork conjures up nostalgic memories in everyone who […]

The Best Magazines for Preschoolers

The world is a magical place for children under age 5. There’s so much to discover and imagine every day. The youngest kids have voracious minds, soaking up new information and ideas at an incredible rate. What better time to get them a subscription to a magazine that’s all their own? Waiting for their magazine […]

Time for Slime! Why Kids Love Slime (and How To Make Some!)

Even kids who don’t know how to make oatmeal know how to mix up a batch of slime. It’s a sensation with elementary schoolers and tweens, it’s found in most kids’ YouTube search histories, and it’s messed up kitchens all around the world! If you somehow have never encountered this craze, here’s your primer on […]