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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, […]

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 […]

6 Free Stories for Father’s Day

What could be better than curling up together to share a story? Father’s Day is coming up, and we’re sharing some great stories featuring lovable fathers (and grandfathers!) for readers of all ages! From happy outdoor adventures to tales of problem-solving and overcoming obstacles, these stories are just right to share with Dad! “Tucker’s Hill” […]

Explore Our May/June Magazines

Summer is on its way, and so is a new batch of Cricket Media magazines! Take a ‘road trip’ through the past, present, and future of cars, or set your eyes on a vacation destination in outer space! Meet new animal friends, explore exciting places, and watch the skies for a shooting star! There’s so […]

How To Celebrate Earth Day With Kids– From Home!

April 22 is Earth Day, a day to celebrate our planet and reflect on how best to protect it. But how can families celebrate the planet when they’re confined to their homes? Here are a few activities, articles, and suggestions from our kids’ magazines! Recycled Crafts Kids can get crafty with objects lying around the […]

Get to Know Our April Issues!

Spring has sprung, and it’s time for a new crop of magazines! From a trip to the city to a day on the farm to a journey back in time, there’s so much you can see and do without leaving your own home. Here are the details on this month’s issues! “I See You!” From […]

6 Free Stories for National Reading Month

March is National Reading Month, and it’s the perfect time to share a story as a family. While kids around the country– and the world– are home from school, we want to provide resources to keep young minds engaged, creating, and learning. Here are five free stories from our award-winning children’s magazines– plus an entire […]

7 Amazing People You Should Know for Black History Month

February is Black History Month, and it’s the perfect time to learn about some amazing trailblazers in American history. We all grew up learning about Harriet Tubman and Frederick Douglass in school, but what about Bessie Coleman or Percy Julian? Here are seven profiles of great African-American scientists, politicians, explorers, entrepreneurs, innovators, and more! Katherine […]

10 Things That You May Not Know About Martin Luther King, Jr.

Kids across the country got to spend a day home from school yesterday in honor of Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr. But how much do you really know about this accomplished Civil Rights leader? Here are ten things that everyone should learn about Dr. King. 1. Education was important to the King family Martin’s mother, […]

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