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Ages 6 to 9. SPIDER magazine is filled with fun stories, poems, and activities, specially designed for newly independent readers. SPIDER’s full-color pages feature bright, detailed illustrations by famous children’s artists. Each 40-page issue of SPIDER includes a variety of fiction, nonfiction, multicultural folktales, humor, recipes, games, activities, and puzzles.

Country of Publication

United States

Publication Medium & Frequency

Print Publication Print PublicationPublished 9 x per year.

Fiction Temp Closed

Realistic fiction, easy-to-read stories, humorous tales, fantasy, folk and fairy tales, science fiction, fables, myths, and historical fiction.

Audience:
Children, All ethnic groups/populations.
Genres:
GenreSubgenres
General GeneralOpen to all/most Subgenres.
Action-Adventure Action-AdventureOpen to all/most Subgenres.
Fantasy FantasyOpen to all/most Subgenres.
Mystery/Crime Mystery/CrimeOpen to all/most Subgenres.
Science Fiction Science FictionOpen to all/most Subgenres.
Styles:
Open to all/most Styles, including: Humorous, Literary, Mainstream.
Topics:
Open to all/most Topics, including: Folklore/Mythology (General, Ancient mythologies, Cultural folklore, Fables, Fairy tales), Other (May vary).
Types/Lengths:
TypeLength Details
Flash Fiction Flash Fiction300 - 1,000 words.
Payscale:
We list broad pay categories rather than payment specifics. Check with the publisher for details.
Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word) Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word).
Submissions:
ElectronicPostalReprintsSimultaneousMedia
OK No No OKText format submissions
Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary.

Nonfiction Temp Closed

Nature, animals, science, technology, environment, foreign culture, history, music, and art.

Audience:
Children, All ethnic groups/populations.
Styles:
Open to all/most Styles, including: Mainstream.
Topics:
Agriculture/Agricultural Sciences (Animal husbandry), History, Lifestyle (General, Cooking, Crafts, Games, Pets), Music, Nature/Environment (General, Environmental issues, Nature), Science, Society/Culture (General, Ethnicity/Race), Technology, Visual Arts, Other (May vary).
Types/Lengths:
TypeLength Details
Article Article300 - 800 words.
Payscale:
We list broad pay categories rather than payment specifics. Check with the publisher for details.
Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word) Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word).
Submissions:
ElectronicPostalReprintsSimultaneousMedia
OK No No OKText format submissions
Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary.

Poetry Temp Closed

Serious, humorous, nonsense rhymes.

Audience:
Children, All ethnic groups/populations.
Genres:
GenreSubgenres
General GeneralOpen to all/most Subgenres.
Action-Adventure Action-AdventureOpen to all/most Subgenres.
Fantasy FantasyOpen to all/most Subgenres.
Mystery/Crime Mystery/CrimeOpen to all/most Subgenres.
Science Fiction Science FictionOpen to all/most Subgenres.
Poetry Forms:
Open to all/most Forms, including: Light verse.
Styles:
Open to all/most Styles, including: Humorous, Literary, Mainstream.
Topics:
Open to all/most Topics, including: Folklore/Mythology (General, Ancient mythologies, Cultural folklore, Fables, Fairy tales), Other (May vary).
Types/Lengths:
TypeLength Details
Poem PoemUp to 20 lines.
Payscale:
We list broad pay categories rather than payment specifics. Check with the publisher for details.
Semi-pro payment (US$5-49 per poem) to Professional payment (US$50 or more per poem) Pay ranges from Semi-pro payment (US$5-49 per poem) to Professional payment (US$50 or more per poem).
Submissions:
ElectronicPostalReprintsSimultaneousMedia
OK No No OKText format submissions
Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary.

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Dates

Last Updated: 20 Mar 2024
Last Audited: 22 Feb 2024 We audit each active listing twice a year.
Date Added: 02 Aug 2005

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