Kazoo is a print magazine for children, based in Brooklyn, New York City. It was the first children's magazine to be awarded the General Excellence—"Special Interest" award by the National Magazine Awards in 2019.[1]
Founding
Kazoo magazine is independently owned by its editor-in-chief Erin Bried.[2] Prior to founding Kazoo, Bried worked for 18 years as a writer and editor for Condé Nast women’s magazines, including Glamour and Self.[3] In 2022, Bried was added to the distinguished alumni Wall of Honor for founding Kazoo by the Parkland School District Education Foundation.[4]
In 2016, Kazoo magazine launched via crowdfunding. 3,136 backers contributed $171,215 to fund the magazine.[5][6] The first issue was published in July 2016, and included contributions by Alison Bechdel, Diana Nyad, Mickalene Thomas, Jacqueline Woodson, Lucy Knisley, Doreen Cronin, and Meenakshi Wadhwa.[7]
Description
Kazoo is a quarterly magazine, published 4 times a year. Each issue is 64 pages long and includes puzzles, stories, comics, games, interviews, and crafts.[8] The magazine is aimed at girls aged 5–12 and has attracted contributors such as Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Jane Goodall and Ellen DeGeneres.[9]
The magazine's editorial stance has been described as "feminist".[10][11] Its tagline is "for girls who aren't afraid to make some noise."[12]
In 2020, Bried published Noisemakers: 25 Women Who Raised Their Voices & Changed the World, a collection of comics published by Knopf.[13]
Awards
- 2018–2020 – named a Parents' Choice Gold Award.[14]
- 2019 – won the National Magazine Award for General Excellence, Special Interest.[15][16]
- 2022 (twice), 2021, 2017 – a finalist for a National Magazine Award.[17][18][19]
- 2020 – Noisemakers won a Pop Culture Classroom award for Excellence in Graphic Literature.[20]
- 2022 - named a Merit Winner by The Society of Publication Designers.[21]
Regular features
Every issue of Kazoo is arranged around a theme, and divided into categories:
- Tickle (puzzles and games)
- Explore (math & sciences)
- Grow (nature & biology)
- Tinker (engineering)
- Read (original fiction)
- Feast (recipe)
- Comic (historical comic)
- Share (contributions from Kazoo readers)
- Believe (inspirational poster)
Some issues also include:
- Create (art)
- Feel (emotions)
- Play (sports)
- Rally (community activism)
- Question (critical thinking)
References
- ^ Wally, Maxine (March 15, 2019). "ASME's Ellie Awards Honor the Old Guard — And Some Newcomers, Too". Retrieved April 3, 2022.
- ^ "At the National Magazine Awards, a Changing of the Guard Begins". archive.foliomag.com. March 15, 2019. Retrieved April 3, 2022.
- ^ "The Ms. Q&A: Erin Bried Believes in Girls (and Feminist Media) - Ms. Magazine". msmagazine.com. Retrieved April 3, 2022.
- ^ "Inductees for alumni wall of honor announced". www.tnonline.com. Retrieved April 3, 2022.
- ^ Munro, Christine Nguyen, Cait (October 5, 2016). "This Feminist Kids' Magazine Focuses on What Girls Are Really Interested In". The Cut. Retrieved April 3, 2022.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ^ MacMillen, Hayley. "This Kickstarter Project Just Broke A Historic Record". www.refinery29.com. Retrieved April 3, 2022.
- ^ Stevens, Heidi. "Kazoo magazine urges girls to make some noise". chicagotribune.com. Retrieved April 3, 2022.
- ^ "Periodical gifts". The Christian Century. Retrieved April 3, 2022.
- ^ "How Indie Mag Kazoo Helps Girls Think Bigger". Folio. April 9, 2019. Retrieved April 3, 2022.
- ^ "'KAZOO' Magazine Brings Feminism To Girls Ages 5 To 10, Because You're Never Too Young To Be Empowered". Bustle. Retrieved April 3, 2022.
- ^ "Finally there's a feminist magazine, Kazoo, for girls who love science and climbing trees". Mic.
- ^ "A Magazine for Little Girls Who Want to Grow Up to Be President". www.Vogue.com. July 29, 2016.
- ^ "Comic book 'Noisemakers': How real superheroes save the world". February 17, 2020. Retrieved April 3, 2022.
- ^ "Search Results for "kazoo magazine" – Parents' Choice". www.parentschoice.org. Retrieved April 3, 2022.
- ^ Wally, Maxine (March 15, 2019). "ASME's Ellie Awards Honor the Old Guard — And Some Newcomers, Too". Retrieved April 3, 2022.
- ^ "Erin Bried Pictures and Photos - Getty Images". www.gettyimages.com. Retrieved April 3, 2022.
- ^ "ELLIES 2017 FINALISTS ANNOUNCED". www.asme.media. Retrieved April 3, 2022.
- ^ "THE AMERICAN SOCIETY OF MAGAZINE EDITORS ANNOUNCE FINALISTS FOR 2021 NATIONAL MAGAZINE AWARDS". www.asme.media. Retrieved April 3, 2022.
- ^ "AMERICAN SOCIETY OF MAGAZINE EDITORS ANNOUNCES FINALISTS FOR 2022 NATIONAL MAGAZINE AWARDS". asme.memberclicks.net. Retrieved April 3, 2022.
- ^ "Previous Winners". www.popcultureclassroom.org. Retrieved April 3, 2022.
- ^ "SPD 57 Merit Winners". www.spd.org. Retrieved May 21, 2022.
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