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We’re Cricket Media, a kids and family media company built for the digital era. For over 50 years, we’ve created stories that spark curiosity, imagination, and connection. Following our acquisition of Sensical, we now unite trusted magazines with streaming video, audio, and interactive experiences that help children explore their world safely and with wonder.
From print and video to podcasts and interactive play, we design experiences grounded in the science of child development that grow with kids, encouraging creativity, confidence, and critical thinking at every stage.
We operate with a dual purpose: to delight kids with high-quality, age-appropriate content, and to support parents, educators, mentors, brands, and platforms in helping children explore their world safely and confidently. We scale our impact through licensing, subscriptions, syndication, and strategic partnerships.
With a growing library of content and characters, a proprietary tech stack and licensing platform, and a unique market position, we’re building the go-to destination for playful, purposeful learning and discovery, creating moments that matter for families everywhere.
Inspiring Curiosity Through Reading.
For over 50 years, Cricket Media’s award-winning magazines have sparked kids’ curiosity and imagination, encouraging them to explore, discover, and dream big.
Every issue builds confidence, creativity, and a lifelong love of learning through stories, art, and ideas that make the world feel full of wonder.
Parents and educators trust our magazines to deliver screen-free learning that inspires imagination and nurtures lifelong curiosity.
Free Streaming for Curious Kids.
Sensical is the completely free, kid-safe streaming platform made just for ages 2–12. Every show is handpicked by experts—not algorithms—to spark curiosity and inspire learning. With 50+ channels built around kids’ favorite topics, Sensical makes screen time smart, safe, and fun. Stream smarter today!
Building Reading Confidence Through Interactive Stories.
The Reading Stars app helps kids build reading fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension—one story at a time.
Created in partnership with award-winning Cricket Media, it features thousands of Lexile®-matched children’s books, interactive quizzes, and daily rewards that turn reading into a joyful habit. From quick bedtime reads to epic story adventures, Reading Stars makes reading fun, personalized, and measurable for every child!
Connecting Students and Volunteer Mentors.
CricketTogether™ and TryEngineering Together™ are innovative eMentoring programs that provide 1:1 literacy and STEM support to underserved students in grades 3–8. Through our safe and secure platform, eMentors and students exchange letters about their lives and a wide variety of curated academic and social topics. Volunteer eMentors participate 100% virtually, and this rewarding experience is open to corporations and organizations across the US.
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Getting ready to travel or just looking to learn the basics quickly? Whether you’re an absolute beginner or have taken a decade off since your last
Getting ready to travel or just looking to learn the basics quickly? Whether you’re an absolute beginner or have taken a decade off since your last
Getting ready to travel or just looking to learn the basics quickly? Whether you’re an absolute beginner or have taken a decade off since your last
Bringing Curiosity to Life Every Day.
Cricket Media makes learning fun and meaningful for every child. From our award-winning magazines and Reading Stars app to kid-safe streaming on Sensical and insightful content on our Cricket blog, we give families everything they need to inspire curiosity, creativity, and build confidence in every child. Explore engaging content for every age, interest, and stage of learning—all in one trusted place.
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Driving Impact Through Education and Engagement.
Cricket Media partners with businesses to deliver impactful programs and opportunities that inspire learning and engagement. From sponsoring our award-winning eMentoring initiatives, to licensing premium educational content, to collaborating on kid-safe advertising and partnerships, we help companies make a meaningful impact. Together, we create value for your brand, your employees, and the communities you serve.
Supporting Classrooms and Learning.
Communities Cricket Media offers a variety of ways to support teachers and inspire young learners. With thousands of engaging stories and articles available in print and digital formats, our products make it easy for students to read, explore, and discuss what they learn with educators and e-mentors, building literacy, curiosity and confidence together.
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