Awards and Honors for our Children's Magazines and Books
Cricket Magazine Group's family of children's magazines has received dozens of awards and honors. The sampling of awards and honors shown below speaks to the quality of our children's magazines, and of our commitment to educating and entertaining kids of all ages, from toddlers to teens.
Fairfax County Public Schools, the 12th largest school system in the country, has adopted nine issues of CALLIOPE magazine as recommended supplemental materials for fifth grade social studies.
2009 Grandkids Gift Guide Superproduct Award: Ask Magazine
2008 Parents' Choice Gold Cricket, Spider
2008 Parents' Choice Approved
AppleSeeds
2008 Parents' Choice Recommended
Calliope, Cobblestone, Faces, Ladybug, Odyssey
2008 Parents' Choice Silver Honor
Ask, Babybug, Click, Dig, Muse
2007 Parents' Choice Gold
Click, Spider
2007 Parents' Choice Silver Honor
Cobblestone, Faces
2007 Education.com A+ award Cricket
Other Awards
Ed Press Golden Lamp Award for Distinguished Achievement
Ed Press Distinguished Achievement Award for best story, cover design, graphics
National Magazine Award Finalist-The magazine industy's highest honor
Parent's Guide to Children's Media Award Golden Lamp Award The Old Schoolhouse Excellence in Education Award
Paul A. Witty Short Story Award given by the International Reading Association
(won by authors who have published stories in our magazines) This award has been won more times by stories published in Cricket Magazines than any other children's magazine.
"Although some stories are scarier than others, the author does a good job of foreshadowing the outcome while building suspense. Sure to please anyone who enjoys a good fright" —School Library Journal
"Enhanced by Ouimet's macabre tableaux, these tales rate high in chill factor for any age. Warmly recommended for solitary, late-night, under-the-covers reading." —Kirkus Review
"With crisp, straightforward delivery and some intriguing endings, these thirteen tales are great fun for young readers who like to be spooked." —Booklist
"Ekeland's tale isn't just an excuse to teach math; its five lively chapters feature characters drawn with subtlety and humor." —The Horn Book Guide, starred review
"The writing is engaging, and the chapters and sidebars include period photos and artwork, as well as a Civil War map and timeline." —The Horn Book Guide
