For schools and libraries
School subscriptions as low as $17.99. Through December 31, a single subscription is just $29.99 and Classroom Library Packs start at $4 per issue.
Purchase orders welcome. Our school orders team can help with ordering, billing, and fulfillment.
Our magazines by age
Read-aloud stories and poems that spark imagination and build early literacy.
Stories and activities for new independent readers, building confidence and comprehension.
Award-winning fiction and nonfiction on culture, history, science, and the arts.
Looking for ASK, CLICK, or MUSE? They are now part of SPIDER, LADYBUG, and CRICKET.
A new issue arrives every two months, six issues a year, with free U.S. shipping. Pricing is per title, so order multiples of the same magazine to reach each price tier.
| Subscriptions of one title | Price per subscription | Savings off newsstand |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $29.99 through December 31 (regularly $35.99) | 37% |
| 2 to 9 | $24.99 each | 48% |
| 10 to 19 | $22.99 each | 52% |
| 20 or more | $17.99 each | 62% |
Even a single classroom subscription gets our best price. Just let us know your school is Title I when you request a quote. We may ask for your school's listing on your state Department of Education website or other documentation.
Print + Digital for Title I schools is $28.99.
Stock your shelves all at once. Choose the back issues that fit your lessons from more than 700 in our archive, and we'll ship them together in one box. No subscription needed.
| Pack size | Price per issue | Pack price |
|---|---|---|
| 50 issues | $5.00 | $250 |
| 100 issues | $4.75 | $475 |
| 150 issues | $4.25 | $637.50 |
| 200 issues | $4.00 | $800 |
Up to 50% off cover prices. Shipping included. Find issue titles, dates, or SKU numbers in our online store and list them in your quote request.
Pick your titles and quantities, or the back issues for your Library Pack.
Fill out the short form below for a quote. Already have a purchase order? Email it to hardcopyadmin@cdsfulfillment.com and it goes straight to our fulfillment team.
We confirm your order and send your invoice. First subscription issues arrive in about 6 to 8 weeks, and Library Packs ship in 2 to 3 weeks.
Questions? Email Bulkorders@cricketmedia.com or call 1-800-821-0115. Our school orders team is happy to help.
Having trouble with the form? Email Bulkorders@cricketmedia.com or call 1-800-821-0115.
Yes. Email your PO to hardcopyadmin@cdsfulfillment.com, and we'll process your order and send an invoice.
Yes. Request a quote and our school orders team will help you pay by card.
Yes. Include your tax-exempt certificate with your purchase order.
Pricing is per title. For example, 20 subscriptions to SPIDER qualify for the $17.99 price. You can order more than one title, and each is priced by its own quantity.
Yes. All subscriptions in one order ship to the same address.
First subscription issues arrive in about 6 to 8 weeks. Library Packs ship in 2 to 3 weeks.
Whatever you choose. Pick from more than 700 back issues to match your students' ages, interests, and lesson plans.
The $29.99 single-subscription price and Classroom Library Pack pricing are available on orders placed through December 31, 2026.
Yes. Request a quote and our school orders team will confirm pricing and shipping for your order.
Our single-subscription and Library Pack pricing ends December 31. Request a quote today, and we'll help you find the right magazines for every reader in your classroom.
