Boo! October Issues are Here!

October is one of the most magical times of year, with all kinds of spooky surprises, sweet treats, and beautiful fall foliage! We can’t wait to share our October magazine issues with you, especially with our brand-new logos! Although our logos have changed, you can expect the same high-quality content for children of all ages! […]

5 Surprising Facts about Elections Around the World

The whole country is gearing up for the next U.S. Presidential election, but there are other elections going on around the world, too! The latest issue of FACES Magazine explores elections around the world, past, present, and future. No matter how much you know about voting, you’re bound to be surprised by some of the […]

What’s the Deal with Guardrails? A Cricket Media History

We love to investigate Cricket Media traditions, from why kids send pictures of their pets for SPIDER Magazine to ‘adopt’ to MUSE Magazine’s legend of the hot pink bunnies. Today, we’re diving into another surprising phenomenon from our history: guardrails. Yes, guardrails. You heard us correctly. Those bits of metal and cement that keep cars […]

Fall in Love with Our September Issues

September is here! The air is turning crisper, the occasional yellow leaf drifts to the ground, and a new batch of magazines is shipping off to families around the country! This ‘back to school’ season may look a different from years past, but this month’s magazines are as full of delightful stories, poetry, articles, activities, […]

The Story Behind Spider’s Adopt-A-Pet Picnic

We love how our readers’ creativity and imagination can lead to beloved new traditions. Last year, we dove deep into the history of the hot pink bunnies from MUSE Magazine’s “Muse Mail.” All MUSE readers know about these critters, but few know where they came from. This time, we’re taking a similar look at “Spider’s […]

The Best STEM Magazines for Kids

Do you know a child who has a passion for science, nature, technology, or math? Or maybe one who just needs a little extra push to fall in love with STEM? Magazines are the perfect way to feed their curiosity. Science classes across the country will look a little different this year. Maybe they’ve moved […]

Introducing NeuLingo, an Online Mandarin Chinese Learning Program!

It’s always exciting for our Cricket family when we get to launch something new. While Cricket magazine has been around for over 45 years, we’re always adding and creating new ways to challenge and inspire kids of all ages and interests. This week, we’re thrilled to announce NeuLingo, a new program that provides one-on-one Mandarin […]

8 Astonishing Facts About Ants

The newest issue of MUSE Magazine is all about one of the most fascinating and important creatures on the planet– the humble ant! Ants are so common that you might think you know all there is to know about them. They love to ruin picnics, they walk in neat little lines, and they’re not the […]

7 Award-Winning Inventions Created By Kids

Kids are some of the most creative people on the planet, so it’s no surprise that they can come up with some truly incredible inventions. When Benjamin Franklin was only 11 years old, he invented a new type of wooden swim fins. Another 11-year-old, Frank Epperson, invented the world’s first Popsicle when he left a […]

5 Cool Ways to Celebrate National Ice Cream Month!

Did you know that July is National Ice Cream Month? It’s certainly one of the hottest months of the year– and the perfect time for a frozen sweet treat! In fact, we’re celebrating all month long with the July/August issue of ASK Magazine, which is all about– you guessed it– ice cream! Here are some […]