• The Tale of Paddy Ahern' with a character holding a red bindle in a forest setting.
  • 'Nomads of the Desert' with a person in desert attire and text.
  • Comic page from 'Bionic Body Parts' with colorful illustrations and text bubbles.
  • Anatomy of a pointe shoe with labeled parts and text on a white background.
  • Magazine pages with cricket-themed contests and a bookshelf image on a white background.
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CRICKET Magazine for Kids Ages 9-14

CRICKET Magazine for Kids Ages 9-14

CRICKET Magazine features an award-winning mix of the highest-quality fiction, nonfiction, and poetry, covering culture, history, science, and the arts, thoughtfully curated for curious minds 9-14.

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When will I receive my first magazine?

We know waiting for your first magazine can feel like a long time, so we want to give you a clearer sense of what to expect.

Our magazines are mailed on a set schedule, with a new issue arriving every other month. When your subscription begins depends on where your order falls within that mailing cycle.

If you subscribe shortly after a mailing has gone out, your subscription will begin with the following issue, which may still be several weeks away.

Most subscribers receive their first magazine within 5–7 weeks after their order is processed, though delivery times can vary slightly by location. If you subscribe by mail, please allow an extra week for your order to reach our office.

For more immediate gift delivery, we recommend purchasing the immediate gift issue add-on with your subscription.

If your magazine is missing or arrives damaged, please email cricketmedia@cdsfulfillment.com or call 1-800-821-0115, Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m. EST.

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Award-Winning Fiction and Nonfiction Since 1973

Contemporary stories and classic literature from the world’s best writers, paired with breathtaking illustrations. Our flagship publication has delighted and entertained readers for generations.

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

CRICKET Magazine's signature bug characters bring humor and heart to every issue, sparking curiosity, fueling imagination and making big ideas feel like an adventure.

How Gifting Works

To place a gift order, use the recipient's delivery address at checkout.

Gift Subscriptions

Magazines are published 6 times per year, so your gift subscription will start with the next available issue. You may send a gift announcement to the recipient to let them know that the magazine is on its way.

Gift Issues & Other Gift Items

Receive your gift items ahead of the first issue of your annual subscription.

Free U.S. Shipping on All Subscription Issues

Print: Shipping is free when mailed to an address in the U.S. (additional $15 USD for Canada). Please allow 5-7 weeks for arrival of the first issue. For more immediate gift delivery, we recommend purchasing the immediate gift issue add-on with your subscription.

Digital: Access the magazine on your computer, smartphone and tablet. You will receive download and login instructions via email when we process your order.

Print + Digital Bundles: The above policies apply to the print and digital formats of the bundle respectively.

Non-Subscription Shipping

United States: For delivery to addresses within the U.S., US Territories and to APO/FPO addresses, the shipping fee is based on your order total for each shipping address.

Canada: For delivery to Canadian addresses, we charge a USD $15.00 shipping fee in addition to the standard domestic fee.

You'll receive an email once your item has been shipped.

Continuous Service of Subscription / Auto-Renewal

For your convenience, your new subscription(s) will be automatically renewed at the end of each term at the preferred renewal rate then in effect, unless you have cancelled. You can cancel at any time by emailing support@cricketmedia.com. Towards the end of the term of your subscription(s) you’ll receive a reminder with the upcoming rate(s) then in effect. We will automatically charge your credit/debit card or bill you at time of renewal at the rate stated on the reminder. For further details on continuous service and cancellations click here.

The Cricket Media Satisfaction Guarantee

If you are not 100% satisfied with your purchase, you may change your subscription to any of our other kids’ magazines for free by contacting support@cricketmedia.com. You may also cancel your subscription by contacting the same email address.

Refund Policy

See here for more information.

Families Trust Cricket Magazine

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As a retired teacher, I can highly recommend Cricket magazine. I have given a subscription to each of my grandchildren and to those of my siblings as well. Read on!
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The stories in Cricket's magazines are smart and fun—and greatly enjoyed by my grandchildren. Thanks Cricket for continuing to make high quality magazines for kids!
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Peter
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After half a century Cricket remains the best periodical for exposing children, teens, and clued in adults to a variety of prose, poetry, and illustration.
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Cricket
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My Granddaughter loves Cricket! My granddaughter loves the variety of topics, the photography & brilliant colors, as well as the fun activities.
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Diane

Frequently Asked Questions

How often do you publish your magazines and when will I receive them?

Each of our magazine titles is published six times per year:

  1. January/February
  2. March/April
  3. May/June
  4. July/August
  5. September/October
  6. November/December

If you have not received your issue by the 15th day of the first month of the issue, please send an email to cricketmedia@cdsfulfillment.com or call us at 1-800-821-0115 (8:00 am-9:00 pm EST, Monday-Friday).

What if I’d like my child or gift recipient to get the magazine right away?

You can add a gift issue to arrive in advance of their first regular issue. You can also purchase a companion digital subscription for instant access to the magazine online

Are there other Cricket Media products my child might enjoy?

Yes! In addition to our award-winning children’s magazines, Cricket Media offers a variety of educational products that inspire learning, curiosity, and creativity. These trusted resources make it easy to support learning — on and off the page.

  • Sensical — the safest streaming service for kids, carefully curated by child development experts to match your child’s age and interests. It’s smart, screen time parents can trust.
  • Reading Stars — a fun, interactive reading app that helps build vocabulary, reading confidence, and nurtures a lifelong love of reading.