Muse (children's magazine)

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Muse is a children's magazine published by Cricket Media, the publishers of

Carus Publishing, Cricket Media and been sponsored by Smithsonian. Recommended for ages nine and above,[3] it features articles about science, technology, and the arts. It is edited by Joseph Taylor.[4] In years past, nine cartoon characters, known as the Muses, appeared in the margins throughout the magazine as well as in the Kokopelli & Company comic strip. After merging with its sister magazine Odyssey in September 2015, Muse added new content, changed its layout, and replaced the Muses with a comic titled "Parallel U" featuring different characters.[5]

Magazine contents

Muse is a science and arts magazine intended for kids 9 to 14 and up. It's 48 pages with no advertising and is published nine times each year.

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Muses

The Muses were drawn by cartoonist

, is a god in many Native American tribes.

  • Kokopelli: Muse of tunes and tricks, who often throws pies
  • Chad: Muse of Hardware
  • Aeiou: Muse of Software
  • Bo: Muse of Factoids
  • Urania: Muse of Astronomy
  • Feather: Muse of Plants
  • Crraw: Muse of Bad Poetry
  • Pwt: Muse of Animals
  • Mimi: Muse of getting along with people

In addition, Devil, Kokopelli's dog, and Angel, Mimi's cat, were occasionally featured, more so in older issues.

As of September 2015, the Muses have been removed from the magazine, replaced with a new comic called "Parallel U" drawn by Caanan Grall.

Awards

  • 2019 Parents’ Choice Gold[9]
  • 2018 Parents’ Choice Gold[10]
  • 2017 Parents’ Choice Gold
  • 2016 Parents' Choice Gold[11]
  • 2015 Parents' Choice Gold[12]
  • 2014 Parents' Choice Gold[13]
  • 2013 Parents' Choice Gold[14]
  • 2012 Parents' Choice Gold[15]
  • 2010 Parents' Choice Gold[16]
  • 2008 Parents' Choice Silver[17]
  • 2005 Parents' Choice Gold[18]

References

  1. ^ "Muse". Cricket. Cricket Media. Retrieved 2023-11-22.
  2. ^ "Explore Earth". Muse Magazine. 20 (1): 49.
  3. ^ Muse Magazine, Volume 10, No. 9, Page 46.
  4. ^ Joseph Taylor. (April 20, 2023). "Introducing New Arts Interviews in MUSE!". Cricket Blog. Cricket Media. Retrieved 2023-11-22.
  5. ^ Muse Magazine, Volume 19, No. 7, Page 4
  6. ^ "Muse". Cricket. Cricket Media. Retrieved 2024-01-06.
  7. ^ "Muse Volume 20, Issue 1". Muse. January 2016.
  8. ^ "Muse Magazine Back Issues". Cricket. Cricket Media. Retrieved 2023-11-22.
  9. ^ "MUSE Magazine – Parents' Choice". www.parentschoice.org. Retrieved 2021-07-25.
  10. ^ "MUSE Magazine – Parents' Choice". www.parentschoice.org. Retrieved 2021-07-25.
  11. ^ Parents' Choice Award 2016 - Muse Magazine
  12. ^ Parents' Choice Award 2015 - Muse Magazine
  13. ^ Parents' Choice Award 2014 - Muse Magazine
  14. ^ Parents' Choice Award 2013 - Muse Magazine
  15. ^ Parents' Choice Award 2012 - Muse Magazine
  16. ^ Parents' Choice Award 2010 - Muse Magazine
  17. ^ Parents' Choice Award 2008 - Muse Magazine
  18. ^ Parents' Choice Award 2005 - Muse Magazine

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