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About Us

Discovery Girls magazine is created by and for girls ages 7 to 13! It celebrates girls’ uniqueness and inspires them to believe in themselves. “Real” girls model, write for, and help create the magazine. With articles on school challenges, sports, fashion, technology, and more, it’s a great resource for girls and their parents.

Reader Profile

98% purchased items for their rooms within the last 6 months
98% shop with parents
96% spend at least 1 hour on the Internet daily
87% watch at least 1 hour of TV daily
86% receive an allowance each week
85% play at least one sport
79% have a brother
77% have a computer at home
73% have a sister
64% use a cellular phone
28% of subscribers have written to us

2008 Editorial Calendar

December/January 2008
'Tis the Season!

  • Holiday Gift Guide
  • Winter Fashions
  • Dealing With Annoying Sibs
  • DIY Gifts: Fleece Scarves
  • Get What You Want From Adults

February/March 2008
We Love Pets!

  • Special Pet Issue
  • Stars and Their Pets
  • Shoes, Shoes, (and More Shoes!)
  • Secrets of Animal Communication
  • Are You Boy Friend Material?

April/May 2008
Happy Spring!

  • Cute Swimsuits
  • Top 10 Signs You’re Too Shy
  • All About Emotions
  • April Fool’s: Your Best Pranks
  • Make It for Mother’s Day

June/July 2008
Summer Spectacular!

  • Summer’s Best Books
  • Are You Obsessed with Appearances?
  • Summer Fortune Teller Cut-Out
  • Super Scavenger Hunt
  • Cyber Safety: Surf Smart!

August/September 2008
School Days!

  • Styles That Make the Grade
  • Coolest New School Supplies
  • Study Up: Secrets to Success
  • Do You Have Social Smarts?
  • Worst Things to Do When Mad

October/November 2008
Friends Are Forever

  • Special Friends Issue
  • Gadgets for Girls
  • Quick & Easy Hairstyles
  • Best Friend Contest Winners
  • Are You a Dreamer...or a Doer?

Where Discovery Girls is sold

  • Distributed in the U.S. and Canada through:
    • Bookstores such as Barnes & Noble, Borders, Waldenbooks, Chapters
    • Wal-Mart, Shoppers Drug Mart, Target
    • Specialty retail such as Club Libby Lu, Blockbuster
  • 4th best seller (out of 120 titles) in Barnes & Noble's Family and Children category
  • 2002, 2003, and 2004 Parents’ Choice Award winner
  • 2004 and 2006 iParenting Media Award winner

Subscription Rate: $19.95
Single Copy Rate: $4.50

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Publishing Schedule/Close Dates

Frequency:: Bi-Monthly (6 issues/year)

PUBLISHING SCHEDULE 2008


ISSUE DATE  AD CLOSE DATE  MATERIALS
DUE
ON SALE DATE
December/January 09/14/07 11/27/07 11/27/07
February/March 11/16/07 12/05/07 01/29/08
April/May 01/18/08 02/06/08 03/25/08
June/July 03/14/08 04/09/08 05/27/08
August/September 05/16/08 06/11/08 07/29/08
October/November 07/18/08 08/06/08 09/30/08

Materials are due within 2 weeks of ad close date. All dates are subject to change.
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Advertising and Marketing Contact Information

Tel: (408) 554-0081 ext.304
Fax: (408) 554-0085

Email: Ashley Zubeck: ashley@discoverygirls.com

Discovery Girls Inc.
4300 Stevens Creek Blvd. Ste. 190,
San Jose CA 95129
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