Whizz Pop Bang
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| Categories | Children's, science |
|---|---|
| Frequency | Monthly |
| Publisher | Launchpad Publishing Ltd |
| Founder | Jenny Inglis |
| Founded | 2015 |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Based in | Cirencester |
| Language | English |
| Website | www |
Whizz Pop Bang is a British science magazine for children.[1]
Jenny Inglis founded the magazine in 2015, raising an initial £12,000 ($15002.57 USD) from Kickstarter. 3 months later, the magazine had 3,000 subscribers.[2][1]
A physics graduate, Inglis wanted Whizz Pop Bang to be free of advertising as well as gender-neutral. The scientific content is broad in scope, aimed at children 6–12 years old, and includes puzzles and experiments that can be tried at home or in school.[1][3][4] The magazine's writers include Isabel Thomas, author of over 150 science books for children.[4][5] It lists a group of "Science Advisers", including astronomer Mark Thompson and physicist Jess Wade.[6] The 100th issue was published in 2023, and by then over 1.7 million issues had been sold.[7]
Whizz Pop Bang is a "Key partner" of Birmingham City Council's Birmingham virtual school. As of 2020, the virtual school sends the magazine to schoolchildren in year 5 and 6.[4]
The magazine was shortlisted in The Guardian's "Small Business Showcase Competition" 2015-2016,[1] a finalist in Startups.co.uk's "People’s Champion" 2018,[3] and shortlisted for the Teach Primary Awards in 2019.[4] It won the Parents' Choice Foundation's Silver Award in 2020.[8]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d Thomas, Kim (20 November 2015). "Science magazine founder turns her kitchen into a lab". The Guardian. Retrieved 8 June 2021.
- ^ Archer, Megan (17 June 2015). "Husband and wife from Aldsworth near Bibury embark on two new business ventures". Wilts and Gloucestershire Standard. Retrieved 10 June 2021.
- ^ a b Dunsby, Megan (22 October 2018). "People's Champion finalist 2018: Whizz Pop Bang - Startups Awards". Startups.co.uk. Retrieved 10 June 2021.
- ^ a b c d "Whizz, bang, pop". Birmingham City Council. Retrieved 10 June 2021.
- ^ "Meet award-winning science writer Isabel Thomas". Time Out Dubai. 14 February 2021. Retrieved 10 June 2021.
- ^ "About Whizz Pop Bang". Whizz Pop Bang.
- ^ Foster, Camilla (22 October 2023). "Founder of children's magazine celebrates milestone". Wilts and Gloucestershire Standard. Retrieved 1 May 2024.
- ^ Lesley, Naomi. "Whizz Pop Bang Magazine – Parents' Choice". Parents' Choice Foundation. Retrieved 11 June 2021.
External links
[edit]- Official website
- Meet the Editor: Jenny Inglis, interview with Jenny Inglis
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