Discovery Girls facts for kids
Discovery Girls December/January 2012 issue
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| Editorial Director | Sarah Verney |
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| Frequency | Bimonthly |
| Publisher | Catherine Lee |
| Total circulation (2012) |
195,062 |
| First issue | 2000 |
| Final issue | 2018 |
| Company | Discovery Girls, Inc. |
| Country | United States |
| Based in | Los Altos, California |
| Language | English |
| ISSN | 1535-3230 |
Discovery Girls was a cool magazine made just for girls aged 8 to 13. It came out every two months. What made it special? It was written by girls, for girls! This meant the magazine talked openly about real-life things that preteen girls go through. It started in 2000 and was very popular, with almost 200,000 copies printed in 2012. The magazine stopped publishing in 2018.
What Was Inside Discovery Girls?
Many parts of Discovery Girls magazine were filled with stories and ideas sent in by its readers! These fun sections included:
- My Worst Day and how I survived it: Real stories from girls about tough times and how they got through them.
- Embarrassing moments: Readers shared their funniest or most awkward experiences.
- Ask Ali: A section where girls could get advice on different topics.
- Health and beauty advice: Tips and tricks for staying healthy and feeling good.
- The great debate: Readers shared their opinions on interesting questions.
- Mailbag: A place to read letters and messages from other girls.
- Contests: Chances to win prizes by entering fun challenges.
Other exciting parts of the magazine included:
- Special Feature: A main article on a specific topic.
- You Said It: More reader opinions and thoughts.
- Creative Corner: A space for art, poems, and other creative work from girls.
- Quizzes: Fun quizzes to learn more about yourself or a topic.
Books by Discovery Girls
Discovery Girls also published five books. These books were based on the most popular topics and advice from the magazine. They helped girls with common challenges and questions. The books included:
- Friendship Hardship
- Sticky Situations And How To Get Through Them
- Ask Ali: All the Advice You’ll Ever Need
- My Worst Day and How I Survived It
- Growing Up: Everything You Need To Know About Your Changing Body
Awards and Recognition
Discovery Girls magazine received several important awards. These awards recognized the magazine for its quality and helpful content for young people. Some of the honors included:
- The Parents' Choice Award
- The National Parenting Publications Award
- The iParenting Media Award
