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Freakonomics co-author Stephen J. Dubner recalls having a poem published in Highlights

My father was a newspaperman in upstate New York, and we had our own family newspaper, the Quaker Street Quacker. As the youngest of eight kids, I had to fight pretty hard to get a byline. So writing and reading were always a big part of the family.

In fourth grade, for an English assignment, I wrote a poem called "The Opossum." The teacher was Mrs. Petersen. I was very fond of her because she took writing seriously, as did I. The poem was all right, but I had no great aspirations for it. Then, a full two years later, Mrs. Petersen came into my sixth-grade classroom, and asked the teacher (Mrs. Ahola, of whom I was not at all fond) if she could speak to me. I distinctly remember hearing her ask this aloud, and I remember thinking What sin did I commit way back in fourth grade that was so grave that its statute of limitations hasn't run out?

But no, that wasn't it at all: Mrs. Petersen announced to the class that a poem I'd written back in fourth grade had been selected for publication in Highlights magazine. Mrs. Petersen had submitted the poem on her own, she said, without my knowledge or permission, and she hoped I didn't mind. Of course I didn't mind. I will admit that I was surprised it took two whole years to get published. As it turned out, that sixth-grade year was the year my father died, so it kind of stank all around. Getting published in Highlights was certainly the best news of that year. It was particularly sweet because I took up writing almost entirely because my father was a writer.

I have been writing, for better or worse, ever since. Would I have kept writing even if Mrs. Petersen hadn't submitted that poem, even if Highlights had turned us down cold? I'd like to think so, but you never know. It was a big boost, and I've never known a kid who didn't appreciate a boost once in a while.

Stephen J. Dubner is an award-winning author and journalist who has written memoirs (Choosing My Religion and Confessions of a Hero-Worshiper), a children's book (The Boy With Two Belly Buttons) and, as co-author, the international best-seller Freakonomics. He and his family live in New York City.

A Passion For Science Sparks a Lifelong Love Of Learning

Science is one of the great loves of my life and Highlights for Children probably played a role in that. As a child, I was a subscriber. It kind of came with the territory in my house, because my great grandparents, Garry and Caroline Myers, started Highlights in 1946. I lack a specific "aha" memory of a science article in Highlights, but I know I read the magazine with my parents or with my grandmother and the science topics caught my attention. Additionally, my parents encouraged me to read broadly, and my grandmother, Betty Brown, gave me subscriptions to other children's magazines, including ones that would be thought of as competitors to Highlights. Many teachers inspired me as well: I recall a kindergarten teacher demonstrating that if she swung a bucket of water around fast enough, the water would stay in the bucket even when it was upside down directly above her head. To a kid, this demonstration was magic. Finally, my father was a scientist, and he encouraged conversations and activities that fostered the natural curiosity of childhood. I studied science throughout my years in school. After teaching high school physics, I went back to school to complete a PhD in Physics.

It would make a better story if my love of science was traced to a specific article in Highlights or to some other single event. I don't think that it works that way for many of us. But somehow, the many positive experiences and interactions with our parents, teachers, friends, books, museums, and ideas combine to help us become our best selves and set us on a path of lifelong learning, curiosity, creativity, and compassion for others.

Today, my goal for Highlights is that, like a good teacher or a favorite aunt or uncle, the magazine creates or participates in positive experiences that benefit children and families in often unknowable and untraceable ways. Of course, I also hope that experiences with Highlights will positively impact children in lasting and memorable ways. It has been a delight for me to read about some of the examples on this blog and on behalf of all the employees of Highlights I appreciate the willingness of people to share their experiences so generously.

Kent Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Highlights for Children, Inc.

Kent Johnson literally grew up with Highlights. He is a great-grandson of the founders of the magazine and now serves as CEO of Highlights for Children, Inc.

Re-discovering the creative voice of my youth

A short poem of mine, "Noise of the Leaves," appeared in Highlights Your Own Pages back when I was six years old. I don't remember much about it, but I do recall being very excited to read my own words in a magazine that I loved and read regularly. I also remember proudly sending my grandparents copies of the poem. I felt like a very accomplished writer back then at such a young age.

The funny thing is that after that early publication, I didn't fancy myself a writer, although I always have enjoyed reading good writing. I went on to study English literature, earning my Master's degree, but I felt my strength was in writing literary analysis, and I never pursued publication in this area. Instead, after graduating I began teaching in an adult literacy program in Chicago, which I loved. It is so gratifying to help others find their voices through writing.

After having two wild little boys and constantly regaling a good friend of mine with stories of their antics and my experiences as a mom, she encouraged me to start a blog. I started Just Another Mama Blog in the fall of 2006, and have enjoyed this personal writing so much that I have just begun submitting some of my creative nonfiction for publication. I have recently had an essay published in the online magazine Literary Mama. I am also currently doing some freelance editing.

At age six, I was a creative writer, and although I have always been in love with the written word, I am just re-discovering the creative voice that I used with such confidence as a young girl.

Ser Jackson is the author of "Just Another Mama Blog".

Getting published in Children's Highlights magazine was a big event for me.

I was just six when I drew [a] picture of two angels flying through the clouds. The larger angel in the foreground is me, the other angel, smaller and in the background, is my twin sister, Vickie.

I've often thought of this other-worldly portrait of my twin sister and me, and remember that at that time I was telling people, quite seriously, that I wanted to be a tooth fairy when I grew up. I had every intention of realizing that dream and I remember one thing clearly; I wanted wings!

Maybe I did get my wish just a little bit; I became the author and illustrator of two children's picture books.

My first book, Poodlena (Bloomsbury 2004), is a story about a pink Poodle who feels she always needs to be, "pretty and perfect, in just the right way." The character might well be my sister Vickie at age twelve or thirteen, when she traded in her sweat pants and basketball sneakers for make-up and a curling iron.

My most recent book: Has Anyone Seen Winnie and Jean? (Bloomsbury 2007) is about two runaway dogs (Corgis), and also about my twin sister and me and how we always stay together no matter what.

I'm sure that it was with the help of Vickie that both of these books came to be. You see, Vickie really is an angel now, I believe. She died tragically many years ago, but she still flies with me.

Currently, I am working on and shopping, a third picture book titled: One—A Counting Story. It's all about the numbers One through Ten as characters, celebrating diversity, poetically.

E.B. McHenry is the author of Has Anyone Seen Winnie and Jean? and Poodlena, which started the now legendary Poodlena Poodle Parade through Berkeley, CA (more information about Poodlena and the parade can be found at www.poodlena.com.) She also visits schools to talk with kids about creating stories and pictures from their own lives. To schedule a school visit, contact susan@connectingauthors.com.

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I am an only child and only grandchild. My grandmother would purchase Highlights for me to keep me entertained. it is lonely being an only child. I loved Highlights, it allowed me to be myself and to use my imagination.

Posted by: Candye | Jul 8, 2009 11:56:22 AM

Having subscribed for years to Highlights magazine at home didn't stop me from picking up a copy at the dentist's or doctor's office when I was a kid - I would read and re-read each issue. I especially liked the Timbertoes. This is the earliest influence I can recall that contributed to my becoming a writer. I feel privileged to know some of the folks who produce this great magazine today. Thanks for all you do!

Posted by: Ruth Huggler | Jul 4, 2009 3:38:30 PM

My first encounter with Highlights magazine was in Mrs. Bonner’s 1st Grade class in 1949. Mrs. Bonner had a collection of Highlights. I read one of them, loved Goofus and Gallant and the puzzles. Mrs. Bonner would let me take several issues home at a time where I would read them cover-to-cover. That experience started me on a lifetime of reading enjoyment. I passed this tradition on to my children and now to my grandchildren.
Tom

Posted by: Tom Casteel | Jun 27, 2009 7:05:08 AM

Fifty-eight years ago, I ordered "Highlights for Children" from door to door salesman. He showed me a sample copy of the magazine, and explained that it would soon be published.

As an educator of young children, I was very impressed with it. Though my son was no yet two years old, I saw much material that was adaptable for his age level.

I signed a promissory note to pay the 50 cents an issue. I still remember my son repeatedly asking for a story called "The Moon is Like a Cookie." I attribute his becoming a physicist to that story.

Over the past years, I ordered "Highlights" for my grandchildren and fr nieces and nephews in the family. Now I am planning to order both High Five and "Highlights for Children" for my five great grandchildren!

Posted by: Margaret S. Weiss | Jun 12, 2009 2:56:33 PM

Do you have old Highlight magazine to buy?
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Posted by: Christine Batten | Jun 3, 2009 7:21:23 PM

I am 70 years old and still remember how much I loved Highlights Magazine. My cousins also received it and we would run off together to read and enjoy each issue. Now my Granddaughter is about to enjoy Highlights too.

Posted by: Eleanor | Jun 2, 2009 11:54:44 PM

I had Highlights delivered to my sons. Every month, when they finished reading the magazine, I always kept the magazines and took them to school, where I taught art. I taught art for 25 years and used the art section. The kids loved reading and looking through these magazines.
Today, I am retired and introducing these magazines to my grandchildren. I just purchased them Highlighs and High Five as a gift. My sons went on to graduate from Harvard and Yale. Their love of reading Highlihts hept me parent them. Thank you

Posted by: Elsa Barrios | Jun 2, 2009 9:12:05 AM

Going to the doctor, Part 1 - Reading Highlights magazine. Fun, fun, fun.
Going to the doctor, Part 2-leaving the waiting room to actually see the doctor. Not so fun.

Posted by: Robin Langdon | Apr 23, 2009 4:17:14 PM

I used to look forward to reading Highlights at the doctor's office. I secretly harbored a desire for a subscription of my own, but for some reason, never spoke up about it. Now, I have a nephew who's turning 4 and I'm getting him a subscription so he won't have to wait for a doctor's visit to read it! My hope is that he will also learn to love reading in general, just as I do. My favorite was Goofus and Gallant.

Posted by: Therese Shellabarger | Apr 19, 2009 9:07:23 PM

I grew up with Highlights for Children. They were given to me by my father's boss. They subscribed and we didn't. I looked forward to, and still remember, Goofus and Galant and the Hidden Pictures. These are the most memorable articles. While so many things are changing, thank you for remaining the same; somewhat. I subscribed for my son and now I just subscribed for my grandsons. We are trying High Five. I know the older one will enjoy the traditional magazine.

Posted by: Charlene Jefferson | Apr 16, 2009 2:49:06 PM

My parents divorced when my sister and I were very young. After that life was hard. My mom struggled to make ends meet and couldn't afford to buy extra things. One day as a surprise we received an Highlights magazine. It was from my Dad's parents who lived in Texas; whom we had only ever talked to on the phone. I'll never forget how special and connected that made me feel. We looked forward to getting our magazine in the mail each month. It was truly a wonderful gift.

Posted by: Jaimie Patterson | Apr 6, 2009 3:11:05 PM

i love highlights

Posted by: brittiany | Apr 1, 2009 9:21:40 AM

I remember growing up reading Highlights magazine and consuming every page of it. The magazine was entertaining and served as a second school day. I especially loved Goofus and Gallant, the hidden pictures, the stories and poems that other children had written. . . I just LOVED this magazine and truthfully, if I see one even to this day I still sit down and read it.

Posted by: Lela | Mar 18, 2009 1:04:46 PM

I loved the hidden pictures and the little story in every issue the Timbertoes. My sister, brother, and I use to fight each other over who was going to do the hidden pictures each month! I have a 3 yrs old and a 6 month old and my 3 yr old loves his High Five (Highlights) magazine and I hope that he will continue with Highlights when he is 6yrs.

Posted by: Elizabeth Choc | Mar 14, 2009 6:13:17 PM

I remember that the only good thing about visiting our dentist in the late 50's/early 60's was the Highlights magazine in the waiting room!

Posted by: Susan Harrison | Feb 22, 2009 3:46:12 PM

Hi,
My story is this: In 1965, my mom sent in a story I wrote when I was age 6. It was written in thick pencil on that old-fashioned, handwriting-practice paper we used at school. After she sent it in, I never really thought about it. But lo and behold, when I was 9, the story got published. I was thrilled in one way, but also very embarrassed as a 9 year old, to have my 6 year old story exposed to all the world. I still have a copy of the magazine with my story!

Posted by: Sharon Chalem | Feb 20, 2009 3:21:39 PM

I grew up loving the timbertoes. I remember trying to mimic the cartoons. I would spend hours trying to find hidden pictures. Over the years I still pick up a higlights magazine when I'm out and about. Today I teach Kindergarten, and I bought a subscription to share this life-long learning with my students! :)

Posted by: sarena Johnson | Feb 15, 2009 3:06:08 PM

I was so excited when I saw an advertising for Highlights, I ordered it immediately for my children. When I was in 1st and 2nd grade I would go to my moms job after work(she worked as a nurse in a private dr office.) I would sit for hours reading through the latest edition of highlights. I loved this magazine then and I love it even more now that I can share it with my own children.

Posted by: Shayla Barnes | Feb 6, 2009 5:14:04 PM

My sisters and I fought over it every month. My youngest sister says she still thinks of Goofus and Gallant when she's trying to figure out what to do in awkward situations!

Posted by: Ryann | Jan 27, 2009 8:03:45 PM

I was 5 years old in 1949, and I wanted Highlights so much I solemnly agreed to a reduction in my allowance from 15 to 10 cents a week to help pay for it. I loved the Timbertoes and the Hidden Pictures. Even now, when in a waiting room, I enjoy Highlights, especially if some other 'kid' hasn't marked the Hidden Pictures!

Posted by: Linda (Lee) Green | Jan 5, 2009 5:37:26 PM

I first learned about Highlights when I was in high school--1960 to 1963. This publication was available in the doctor' waiting rooms. I always enjoyed the hidden pictures. This was my primary interest and continues to be so this day as well. My daughter was born in 1970, and as soon as she could appreciate the magazine, I ordered it for her. We both enjoyed the hidden pictures, the stories, the riddles, the articles, everything. I was no able to purchase the magazine every year, but did so as I could.

I am a retired teacher. I taught for 25 years, 3 in elementary education, 22 in special education. In order to serve my students to the best of my ability and capability, several degrees were attained with certification in the exceptionalities. Throughout my teaching career, I would rely of the publication, Highlights, to supplement academic and behavioral needs for my students. This publication was and continues to be very versatile and appropriate for the various age levels. The strategies and techniques suggested/presented were very valuable. This was a most useful publication.

Today, she has two boys--one 13 years and another 9 years. All of them enjoy Highlights. Guess what their primary or first interest is upon receiving the publication? You're right—the hidden pictures.

Please continue to provide your excellent services to the young and the "young-at-heart".

Posted by: Emily Bell | Dec 31, 2008 9:29:44 AM

I loved Highlights and would read it at the doctor's office till we got our own subscription! I was a reader in the mid-60s and early 70s. The hidden pictures and reading the stories were my favorite parts!

Posted by: Kim | Dec 30, 2008 4:34:12 PM

I grew up in Atlanta, Georgia and grew to enjoy reading Highlights magazine while waiting to see our dentist. Shortly thereafter our parents got a subscription for us. I loved reading the Timbertoes, and Goofus and Gallant. My favorites were the Hidden Pictures puzzle, the riddles, and the pictures drawn by other children. It was always such a treat when Highlights arrived in the mailbox. When my boys were of age, I got them a subscription and did the same for my daughter. It is a favorite gift for my best friends grandchildren now. Highlights will never go out of style!

Posted by: Sandra Hassler | Dec 29, 2008 10:49:06 PM

My grandfather always bought our famiy of nine a Highlights subscription each year growing up. Now my father continues the tradition for my children.
My siblings and I have fond memories of reading through our favorite sections!! As an adult -a second grade teacher I looked them over for the craft ideas!! I love when my children receive them each month and then we share them with my childcare children in my home.

Posted by: Erin Mullinix | Dec 29, 2008 4:32:01 PM

I always loved the Hidden Pictures plus the Timbertoes family. When I logged into this, I saw the Goofus and Gallant characters and had a flashback to sitting in the eye doctor's office, reading the magazine cover to cover so that I wouldn't be nervous about going in. Now, I have two great-nieces that I want to share the Highlights experience with.

Posted by: Bernadine M. Srocki | Dec 26, 2008 3:11:00 PM

I have been around longer than Highlights & I remember them as a child. Loved the book. My daughter who is 37 also got Highlights & I just ordered for my 4 yr old triplet grandchildren.

Posted by: Sara Marshall | Dec 22, 2008 8:44:05 PM

I am 66 years old and just order High Five for my grandson. My four brothers and sisters and I all enjoyed Highlights, especially Goofus and Gallant. I didn't know it was available for my children and am delighted to know that my little grandson, Will, can enjoy it. Thansk for the memories!

Posted by: Clare Hudspeth | Dec 22, 2008 8:01:55 PM

I was one of seven children. I remember my mom getting ME highlights and it came in my name.That made it my SPECIAL magazine and I loved it!!
My favorite part was the hidden pictures. I'd rifle through the pages immediately after getting it out of our mailbox and start working on it. What a great memory! Now I get both Highlights and High 5 for my three children. Thanks Highlights!!!

Posted by: Monica | Dec 16, 2008 4:51:25 PM

My mother was a single parent who sometimes worked two and three jobs to support my brother, sister and I. There was an elderly lady who lived in a house at the end of our street, the largest and oldest house in the neighborhood. I don't think she had any children of her own because there never seemed to be any visitors. Her name was Ms. Wall. She subscribed to Highlights magazine for us for many years. We didn't have a lot, but I always looked forward to Highlights. It was a treat.

Posted by: Tracey Altadonna | Dec 16, 2008 2:29:32 PM

In 4th grade I told my mother that my teacher told me to get Highlights for Children. I told her that if Mrs. Kelly didn't get her Highlights then she would go to the Disney movie and watch it over and over again all day long.

Posted by: Cynthia Ferguson | Dec 15, 2008 9:44:26 PM

I always loved the hidden pictures--still do! In the early 1950's, long before Novacaine, it was the only part of my visit to the dentist that I enjoyed. I don't remember Goofus as a kid, but my children loved him. I currently treat four of my grandchildren to High Five. And our 22 year old daughter is getting another hidden pictures book for Christmas....shhh--don't tell!!

Posted by: rita Santo | Dec 15, 2008 7:44:11 PM

I wasn't a Highlights kid, but, my two girls were Highlights kids. My precious Dad bought each of them a subscription of their very own. Both girls would anxiously stake out the mail box waiting for the next issue. The days before the magazine would arrive were harrowing for me. They were so excited with anticipation they just about walked on the ceiling. I'm now buying a subscription for one of my grandsons whom I know will adore the magazine as much as his Mother did back in the 1970's. I know you asked for children's stories, but I thought you needed to know how important your magazine is to a parent. Thanks for listening.
Susan

Posted by: Susan Tuckey | Dec 15, 2008 5:48:53 PM

I loved Highlights as a kid. My absolute favorite was the Hidden Pictures. I also like Goofus and Gallant and the section with pictures that other kids drew and sent in. I always thought it was neat to see what other kids my age could draw. At some point, my parents stopped getting the magazine so I'd have to rely on my dentist or pediatrician to have one in the waiting room. I'll still browse through it if I see one now. My nieces and nephews have started to get into Highlights too. I can't wait to get both of my boys into it as well.

Posted by: Melissa Baker | Dec 15, 2008 1:54:46 PM

I was a Highlights kid! I remember doing hidden picture hunts with my mom at the doctors office when I was about four years old - over 20 years ago now. I also remember my mom reading picture fill in the blank stories with me. Those were our two Highlights favorites! Perhaps this is why I continue to be a "problem solver" and why my mom is such a big part of my life - especially through my college days at the Milwaukee School of Engineering. This year for Christmas I decided to get a subscription of Highlights High Five for my nephews, which I am sure they will love. Thank you!

Posted by: Angela Olson | Dec 11, 2008 5:46:09 PM

When I was growing up in the 50's my family couldn't afford the magazine to be sent to me at our home, but my doctor's office had them available in the waiting room, SO going to the doctor was not so bad because I got to enjoy the Highlights magazine while I was there! I've been waiting for my granddaughters to be old enough to enjoy them, and they are getting subscriptions for Christmas!

Posted by: Alex Patton | Dec 9, 2008 12:52:50 PM

I remember reading Highlights as a child. I would anxiously wait for the next issue. In the summer, I would spend most of my days at our cabin going back through all of the magazines I had collected throughout the year and re-reading the stories and doing the activities. Now, I'm excited to pass the magazine on to my niece, who is now 4 years old. I'm sure it will be as entertaining for her and that she will anxiously await each issue as I did.

Posted by: Stephanie | Dec 8, 2008 7:04:11 PM

Not only was I a Highlights kid, but, as a young adult, each time I went for an appointment at my eye doc's office, I'd always reach for the Highlights magazine and head for the hidden pictures section. Was I so enamored with that challenge or was I wanting to relive my childhood? Don't know but the sight of the magazine still rekindles wonderful memories.

Posted by: Julia Sally | Dec 8, 2008 6:18:44 PM

I loved Highlights when I was a kid. I especially remember the Find the Hidden Pictures and the rebus stories. My husband and I just gave a subsciption to our 7 year grand daughter, and so the tradition continues.
Thanks, Highlights.

Posted by: Gloria Jenkins Fruit | Dec 8, 2008 2:45:17 PM

I was a Highlights kid! I looked forward to receiving the magazine each month. I was even a prize winner in the Lucy Mae Speech Contest during my 3rd grade year at Van Cleve Elementary School in Dayton, Ohio. That was a long,long time ago! I no longer recall the title of the poem, but it was something about tip toeing through fields... I just ordered these for my neice and nephew, I hope they enjoy them just as much as I did! Thanks for the memories.

Posted by: Jeannett Jackman | Dec 8, 2008 2:13:05 PM

I especially remember the life lessons of Goofus and Gallant, and have grown to a very compassionate, kind, mannerable woman. It is amazing how many Goofus' actually exist, especially in the business world!

Posted by: Krystil Smith | Dec 8, 2008 1:57:26 PM

This Hidden Pictures were my favorite. I never circled them, so that I could save the books and go back and look for them again. And now my daughter LOVES the sticker Hidden Pictures--we have been doing those since she was about 2. And now, she enjoys the entire magazine herself.
I hope my son will enjoy them just as much!

Posted by: Priscilla Busam | Dec 8, 2008 1:54:15 PM

Although we received Highlights all year, I vividly remember spending summer days up in our tree located in the front yard reading Highlights. I grew up with four other siblings, and we all wanted to have the magazine first. It was the highlight of our day when a new issue arrived. Our parents probably still don't know how much it meant to us and they only subscribed because a teacher cared enough that she took time to send the subscription offer to parents. Now a teacher myself, I take the time to do the same. Furthermore, as a reading intervention, and a gift from their teacher, I choose a couple of at-risk students each year and have the magazine delivered to their homes. I wonder if they enjoy it as much...

Graciela Sanchez

Posted by: Graciela Sanchez | Dec 8, 2008 12:07:48 AM

Yes I was a highlights kid and I loved those magazines. I can't believe they are still around. The very first thing I would do with each magazine was to Find Waldo. I had to find him right away. Then I would do all the other things in the magazine but had to find that Waldo and he was very hard to find at times. I just ordered a years subscription to one of our grand-kids for Christmas.

Posted by: Laura | Dec 7, 2008 8:42:07 AM

Yes, I was a Highlights kid too!! The best (the only) good thing about going to the doctor's office! Keep up the great job and thanks for asking - I've just ordered Highlights for all the grand kids!
Have a wonderful holiday season - take care...
Mary Parker

Posted by: Mary G. Parker | Dec 3, 2008 6:40:13 PM

I remember as a child seeing the Highlights magazine whenever we had to go to our family doctor and also the laundrymat to do our laundry. I would right to the magazine areas and look for "Highlights"! I was not able to get it at home because of the cost, so I really looked forward to these visits elsewhere!!!

Posted by: Marianne (Mikush) Fisher | Dec 2, 2008 9:37:31 AM

Hidden Pictures was my favorite. I just purchased a subscription for my grand daughter. I know she will enjoy it as much as I did.

Posted by: Carrie Yankello | Dec 2, 2008 7:34:58 AM

My 2 boys, age 5 and 7 (in 1962) would vistit the dentist, and that is where they firsst saw Highlights. They loved it and when theier brother came along in 1968 he loved it also and now I have ordered it for my youngest son's daughters age 3 & 5. I know they will love it also.

Posted by: Barbara Barker | Dec 1, 2008 4:19:07 PM

For Christmas, my nephew, Logan will receive a year-long subscription to HIghlights. As a child, I remember so well reading it in the Dentist's office, the Doctor's office and seeing it at school. I'm sure Logan will enjoy it as much as my brothers and I did!

Posted by: Loriann Nickmann | Dec 1, 2008 3:05:43 PM

I was a "Highlights Kid" when it was called Children's Activities back in the 40's, and I always loved it. I remember the two boys, Goofus and Gallant, and how the first did everything wrong and the second did it the right way. And the hidden picture that was in every issue. My children looked forward to Highlights and now my grandchildren are enjoying it too. Thanks for the memories.

Posted by: Janet Fallis | Dec 1, 2008 2:51:28 PM

When I was a child in the 40s, I made friends with a little girl who was an only child. When I spent my first overnight at her home and she brought out a hugh stack of Highlights, I was in heaven! Coming from a large family, I had never even heard of a child who had her own subscription but I made sure that we stayed close friends until a move across town ended that relationship.

Posted by: Joanne MacIntyre | Dec 1, 2008 2:11:40 PM

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