CRICKET Magazine

CRICKET magazine publishes only the highest quality fiction and nonfiction on culture, history, science, and the arts. Each issue includes a signature cast of rambunctious bug characters who offer humorous commentary on the stories.

CRICKET magazine, our flagship publication, has delighted and entertained generations of readers with award-winning fiction and nonfiction since 1973.

  • Parents’ Choice Gold Award Winner
  • World-renowned writers and illustrators
  • Perfect for imaginative readers ages 9 to 14
  • Published 6 times per year

CRICKET magazine has delighted generations of readers with contemporary stories and classic literature from the world’s best writers, paired with breathtaking illustrations. Each issue features the highest-quality fiction, nonfiction, and poetry—covering culture, history, science, and the arts—thoughtfully curated for curious minds ages 9 to 14. CRICKET’s signature cast of rambunctious bug characters adds playful, insightful commentary, helping build vocabulary and introduce advanced concepts with humor and charm.