For 30 years, CRICKET magazine has delighted and entertained young readers ages 9 to 14. It has won virtually every award given to kids' literary magazines and has been praised by many, including the Los Angeles Times, who called CRICKET “ad-free, with high-quality pages and top-notch writing and illustrations."

Kids love a good story, and CRICKET is designed to satisfy even the most demanding young reader.  It is a 64-page joyride of fiction, fantasy, folk tales, adventures, poems, history, and biography.  The stories are written by top-notch writers and illustrated by award-winning artists.

CRICKET magazine readers adore the amusing cast of bug characters and avidly follow the bugs' adventures in the margins of the pages. The "bugs"--who offer commentary on the stories and explain difficult words--are a memorable feature of CRICKET, and many CRICKET alumni have fond memories of these much-loved characters.

CRICKET magazine also offers its readers cartoons, crossword puzzles, crafts, and recipes.  In addition, CRICKET features story, poetry, art, and photography contests that motivate readers to express their own creativity. The one thing you won’t find inside the pages of CRICKET magazine is advertising.

There is no better option for kids looking to explore their world than CRICKET magazine, the best kids' magazine out there!

For ages 9 to 14.