The New Yorker facts for kids

The New Yorker is a famous American magazine. It shares articles, essays, stories, and cartoons. These pieces cover many different topics. While much of the magazine is about New York City, many people outside the city read it.

The magazine is known for its articles about politics. It is also famous for checking facts very carefully. Its cartoons and short stories by many well-known authors are also popular. Harold Ross started The New Yorker. The first issue came out on February 17, 1925. It used to come out every week. Now, it publishes 47 new issues each year. Five of these are longer issues that cover two weeks. In 2004, about 996,000 people paid to receive the magazine. These people are called subscribers.

What's Inside The New Yorker?

The New Yorker is a magazine that offers a wide range of content. It's like a big collection of interesting reads.

Articles and Stories

The magazine includes many different types of writing. You can find long articles that explain important topics. There are also shorter essays that share thoughts or opinions. Many people enjoy the short stories. These stories are often written by famous authors.

Cartoons and Humor

One of the most famous parts of The New Yorker is its cartoons. These are often funny drawings with a short caption. They make readers laugh or think about everyday life. The magazine has a unique style of humor.

Fact-Checking and Quality

The New Yorker is very careful about its facts. Before anything is published, people check every detail. This means readers can trust the information they read. This careful work makes the magazine very respected.

Famous Writers and Their Works

Many important writers have shared their work in The New Yorker. Their stories and essays have become very famous.

Notable Authors

Some well-known authors who wrote for the magazine include J. D. Salinger and Vladimir Nabokov. John Updike and E. B. White also contributed. These writers helped make The New Yorker a place for great literature.

Memorable Stories

One famous essay was Hiroshima by John Hersey. This long article filled an entire issue of the magazine. Another story that got a lot of attention was The Lottery by Shirley Jackson. It made many readers write letters to the magazine.

Images for kids

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  May 30, 1925 cover by Ilonka Karasz, a regular cover artist for The New Yorker

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  Image of Alfred d'Orsay (1801–1852), published by James Fraser (1783–1856).

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  Barry Blitt's cover from the July 21, 2008, issue of The New Yorker

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