February 2012 Issue
Genre: Non Fiction
Children’s Magazine
Suggested age: 6-16
Executive
Editor: Rachel Buchholz
Publisher: National Geographic Society
It’s hard not to be
drawn in by the bold and lively cover of the National Geographic Kids Magazine(NGKM)
. With teasers such as “weird but true”,
“pig athlete” and, * GASP * “FREE PULL OUT POSTER”!!!! I had never been a reader of NGKM as a child
or tween so it was with great interest that I chose this particular periodical
that is part of such a well known institution of nonfiction literature.
National Geographic
Kids Magazine is a children’s periodical that has been a classroom and library
staple for years. This publication has
not been afraid to change with the times to stay current and interesting to
this generation’s children. The format is
lively and interactive; the visual elements are vibrant and current and the
content is a balanced mix of nature, sports, inventions, science, and pop
culture.
In the past the
magazine has been criticized for letting ad space overwhelm the content as well
as the content being too driven by fads and pop culture. I have to say that National Geographic must
have taken these criticisms to heart as the magazine that I have spread out
before me has only two advertisements and a wealth of interesting educational articles that far outnumber the pop culture bits. There is a fine line between choosing content
that this age range will be interested in and catering to the latest fad or
superstar. I believe that National
Geographic Kids Magazine have found a balance that will interest their readers
as well as peak their curiosity. For my gadget-loving readers, there's an app for that!
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