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'''''Humpty Dumpty''''' is a bimonthly [[United States|American]] [[magazine]] for children 2 to 6 years old that takes its title from the [[nursery rhyme]] of [[Humpty Dumpty|the same name]]. The magazine features short stories, poems, nonfiction articles, games, comics, recipes, crafts, and more. Having been continuously produced for more than 65 years, it is one of the oldest American magazines for kids.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.uskidsmags.com/about/|title=About Us - U.S. Kids|website=www.USKidsMags.com|access-date=January 3, 2018}}</ref> |
'''''Humpty Dumpty''''' is a bimonthly [[United States|American]] [[magazine]] for children 2 to 6 years old that takes its title from the [[nursery rhyme]] of [[Humpty Dumpty|the same name]]. The magazine features short stories, poems, nonfiction articles, games, comics, recipes, crafts, and more. Having been continuously produced for more than 65 years, it is one of the oldest American magazines for kids.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.uskidsmags.com/about/|title=About Us - U.S. Kids|website=www.USKidsMags.com|access-date=January 3, 2018}}</ref> |
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==Mission== |
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As part of the Children’s Better Health Institute—a division of the [[The Saturday Evening Post|Saturday Evening Post]] Society Inc., a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit charitable organization—''Humpty Dumpty''’s mission is to promote the healthy physical, educational, creative, social, and emotional growth of children in a format that is engaging, stimulating, and entertaining for children ages 2 to 6. |
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==History== |
==History== |
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''Humpty Dumpty'' Magazine (then called ''Humpty Dumpty’s Magazine'') was launched by [[George J. Hecht]] and [[Parents (magazine)|''Parents'' magazine]] in October 1952. Originally, it was a sister publication to ''[[Children's Digest]]'', aimed at a younger audience than the latter publication. The first editor of ''Humpty Dumpty'' was Harold Schwartz. Another early editor was the children's book author [[Alvin Tresselt]].<ref name="goodreads">{{Cite web|url=http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/1409188.Alvin_Tresselt|title=Goodreads.com|last=|first=|date=|website=|publisher=|access-date=}}</ref> In January 1980, both ''Humpty Dumpty'' and ''Children’s Digest'' came under the ownership of the nonprofit [[Saturday Evening Post Society]]. When ''Children's Digest'' was merged with ''[[Jack and Jill (magazine)|Jack and Jill]]'' in 2009, ''Humpty Dumpty'' was continued. |
''Humpty Dumpty'' Magazine (then called ''Humpty Dumpty’s Magazine'') was launched by [[George J. Hecht]] and [[Parents (magazine)|''Parents'' magazine]] in October 1952. Originally, it was a sister publication to ''[[Children's Digest]]'', aimed at a younger audience than the latter publication. The first editor of ''Humpty Dumpty'' was Harold Schwartz. Another early editor was the children's book author [[Alvin Tresselt]].<ref name="goodreads">{{Cite web|url=http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/1409188.Alvin_Tresselt|title=Goodreads.com|last=|first=|date=|website=|publisher=|access-date=}}</ref> In January 1980, both ''Humpty Dumpty'' and ''Children’s Digest'' came under the ownership of the nonprofit [[Saturday Evening Post Society]]. When ''Children's Digest'' was merged with ''[[Jack and Jill (magazine)|Jack and Jill]]'' in 2009, ''Humpty Dumpty'' was continued. |
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Today,{{When|date=January 2018}} Jennifer Burnham edits ''Humpty Dumpty'' under the direction of Steven Slon. ''Humpty Dumpty'' is one of two children's publications in the U.S. Kids family of magazines, which are published by the Children’s Better Health Institute, a division of the nonprofit Saturday Evening Post Society. Its sister publication under the U.S. Kids banner is ''Jack and Jill'' (for children ages 6 to 12). |
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==Features== |
==Features== |
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The magazine holds an annual themed cover contest in which readers submit their artwork.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.uskidsmags.com/artcontest/|title=U.S. Kids Magazine Cover Contest|website=www.USKidsMags.com|access-date=January 3, 2018}}</ref> The winning entry is featured on the front cover, with second-, third-place, and Readers’ Choice winners’ art showcased inside the same issue. |
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* Build-a-Book: Each issue of ''Humpty'' comes with a mini-book that kids can cut out, put together, and collect. The age-appropriate book encourages independent reading. |
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* Games/Puzzles: ''Humpty Dumpty'' offers a variety of puzzles and games, which promote problem-solving and independent thinking. |
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* Amazing Animals: Each issue focuses on a creature from the animal kingdom, including facts and photos. |
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==Notable contributors== |
==Notable contributors== |
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* [[Margaret Wise Brown]], author of children’s literature, including ''Goodnight Moon'' and ''The Runaway Bunny'' |
* [[Margaret Wise Brown]], author of children’s literature, including ''Goodnight Moon'' and ''The Runaway Bunny'' |
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* Lilian Moore, poet, children’s author, and editor |
* Lilian Moore, poet, children’s author, and editor |
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* Mathematics and science writer [[Martin Gardner]] was a contributing editor to ''Humpty Dumpty'' for eight years in the 1950s, creating the activity features and writing short stories about the adventures of Humpty Dumpty, Jr., as well as poems of moral advice. |
* Mathematics and science writer [[Martin Gardner]] was a contributing editor to ''Humpty Dumpty'' for eight years in the 1950s, creating the activity features and writing short stories about the adventures of Humpty Dumpty, Jr., as well as poems of moral advice.<ref>{{Cite journal |last=Krantz |first=SG |date=2011 |title=Memories of Martin Gardner |url=https://community.ams.org/journals/notices/201103/rtx110300418p.pdf |journal=Notices of the AMS}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://digitalcommons.butler.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=3053&context=wordways | title= COLLECTOR'S CORNER, Round 3 An Occasional Item of Interest to Gardner Collectors}}</ref> |
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* [[Charles Ghigna]] (“Father Goose”), poet and children’s book author of 100 award-winning books, including a [[Pulitzer Prize]] nomination for ''Returning to Earth'', served on ''Humpty Dumpty''’s editorial advisory board and has had his work published in the magazine. |
* [[Charles Ghigna]] (“Father Goose”), poet and children’s book author of 100 award-winning books, including a [[Pulitzer Prize]] nomination for ''Returning to Earth'', served on ''Humpty Dumpty''’s editorial advisory board and has had his work published in the magazine. |
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* [[Eileen Spinelli]], poet and author of more than 65 books for children. Since her debut in 1991 with ''Somebody Loves You'', ''Mr. Hatch'', an IRA/CBC Children's Choice book and Christopher Award winner, Spinelli has gone on to author numerous picture books, poetry collections, and chapter books, including the best-selling ''When Mama Comes Home Tonight'' and the critically acclaimed ''Sophie's Masterpiece''.{{Citation needed|date=January 2018}} |
* [[Eileen Spinelli]], poet and author of more than 65 books for children. Since her debut in 1991 with ''Somebody Loves You'', ''Mr. Hatch'', an IRA/CBC Children's Choice book and Christopher Award winner, Spinelli has gone on to author numerous picture books, poetry collections, and chapter books, including the best-selling ''When Mama Comes Home Tonight'' and the critically acclaimed ''Sophie's Masterpiece''.{{Citation needed|date=January 2018}} |
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* Comic book writer [[Justin Gray]] contributed scripts for ''Humpty Dumpty''’s comics pages for several years. |
* Comic book writer [[Justin Gray]] contributed scripts for ''Humpty Dumpty''’s comics pages for several years. |
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==Criticisms== |
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A 1986 study of several magazines for the very young, including ''Humpty Dumpty'', concluded that only ''[[National Geographic World]]'' "solely and completely provided young children with entertainment and interesting information which offered many opportunities for extended discussion".<ref>{{Cite journal |last=Scofield |first=Merry Ellen |date=1986-09-30 |title=An Evaluation of Magazines for the Very Young |url=https://eric.ed.gov/?id=ED278471 |language=en}}</ref> |
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A 1980 study was similarly dismissive of ''Humpty Dumpty'' and other children's magazines.<ref>{{Cite journal |last=Phillips |first=Mark |date=1980 |title=Children's Magazines: Mostly Bottle Feeding |url=https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/00987913.1980.10763215 |journal=[[Serials Review]] |volume=6 |issue=4 |pages=5–6 |doi=10.1080/00987913.1980.10763215|doi-broken-date=31 January 2024 }}</ref> |
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==Awards== |
==Awards== |
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Latest revision as of 16:45, 1 February 2024
| Categories | Children's magazine |
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| Frequency | Bimonthly |
| First issue | October 1952 |
| Company | Saturday Evening Post Society |
| Country | United States |
| Based in | Indianapolis, Indiana |
| ISSN | 0273-7590 |
Humpty Dumpty is a bimonthly American magazine for children 2 to 6 years old that takes its title from the nursery rhyme of the same name. The magazine features short stories, poems, nonfiction articles, games, comics, recipes, crafts, and more. Having been continuously produced for more than 65 years, it is one of the oldest American magazines for kids.[1]
History[edit]
Humpty Dumpty Magazine (then called Humpty Dumpty’s Magazine) was launched by George J. Hecht and Parents magazine in October 1952. Originally, it was a sister publication to Children's Digest, aimed at a younger audience than the latter publication. The first editor of Humpty Dumpty was Harold Schwartz. Another early editor was the children's book author Alvin Tresselt.[2] In January 1980, both Humpty Dumpty and Children’s Digest came under the ownership of the nonprofit Saturday Evening Post Society. When Children's Digest was merged with Jack and Jill in 2009, Humpty Dumpty was continued.
Features[edit]
The magazine holds an annual themed cover contest in which readers submit their artwork.[3] The winning entry is featured on the front cover, with second-, third-place, and Readers’ Choice winners’ art showcased inside the same issue.
Notable contributors[edit]
- Margaret Wise Brown, author of children’s literature, including Goodnight Moon and The Runaway Bunny
- Lilian Moore, poet, children’s author, and editor
- Mathematics and science writer Martin Gardner was a contributing editor to Humpty Dumpty for eight years in the 1950s, creating the activity features and writing short stories about the adventures of Humpty Dumpty, Jr., as well as poems of moral advice.[4][5]
- Charles Ghigna (“Father Goose”), poet and children’s book author of 100 award-winning books, including a Pulitzer Prize nomination for Returning to Earth, served on Humpty Dumpty’s editorial advisory board and has had his work published in the magazine.
- Eileen Spinelli, poet and author of more than 65 books for children. Since her debut in 1991 with Somebody Loves You, Mr. Hatch, an IRA/CBC Children's Choice book and Christopher Award winner, Spinelli has gone on to author numerous picture books, poetry collections, and chapter books, including the best-selling When Mama Comes Home Tonight and the critically acclaimed Sophie's Masterpiece.[citation needed]
- Comic book writer Justin Gray contributed scripts for Humpty Dumpty’s comics pages for several years.
Criticisms[edit]
A 1986 study of several magazines for the very young, including Humpty Dumpty, concluded that only National Geographic World "solely and completely provided young children with entertainment and interesting information which offered many opportunities for extended discussion".[6] A 1980 study was similarly dismissive of Humpty Dumpty and other children's magazines.[7]
Awards[edit]
- Parents’ Choice Award Recommended Winner, 2017
- Parents’ Choice Award Approved Winner, 2012
- Association of Educational Publishers Distinguished Achievement Award for “Autumn Moon,” 2011
- Parents’ Choice Approved Award Winner, 2011
- iParenting Media Awards Best Product Winner, 2009
References[edit]
- ^ "About Us - U.S. Kids". www.USKidsMags.com. Retrieved January 3, 2018.
- ^ "Goodreads.com".
- ^ "U.S. Kids Magazine Cover Contest". www.USKidsMags.com. Retrieved January 3, 2018.
- ^ Krantz, SG (2011). "Memories of Martin Gardner" (PDF). Notices of the AMS.
- ^ "COLLECTOR'S CORNER, Round 3 An Occasional Item of Interest to Gardner Collectors".
- ^ Scofield, Merry Ellen (1986-09-30). "An Evaluation of Magazines for the Very Young".
{{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires|journal=(help) - ^ Phillips, Mark (1980). "Children's Magazines: Mostly Bottle Feeding". Serials Review. 6 (4): 5–6. doi:10.1080/00987913.1980.10763215 (inactive 31 January 2024).
{{cite journal}}: CS1 maint: DOI inactive as of January 2024 (link)