Features
- U.S. Kids Cover Contest: Jack and Jill holds an annual themed cover contest in which readers submit their artwork. One submission is then chosen by a panel of professional illustrators to be used as the cover of the magazine. Each first-, second-, and third-place winner receives prizes and up to $1,500 for his or her school’s art program. School art programs have been awarded more than $25,000 from the contest so far.
- Reader-Created Content: Jack and Jill’s editors strive to include as much kid-created content as possible. One reader-written poem or short story is chosen to be professionally illustrated and published in each issue of the magazine as the “Pen in Hand” feature. Readers can also contribute nonfiction stories and articles as a “U.S. Kids Reporter” or jokes and riddles for the “Giggles & Snickers” section. Selected entries from the cover contest are also printed in each issue of the magazine as the “Art by You” column. In addition, kid-submitted letters, photos, short poems, and artwork are included in the “From Our Talented Readers” section.
- Nonfiction: Most of the nonfiction articles in Jack and Jill feature regular kids or groups of kids who are engaged in unusual, challenging, or interesting activities and serve as inspiration for readers.
- Fiction: The fiction stories that appear in Jack and Jill are fun, engaging, and filled with humor. They provide kids with positive messages, such as self-reliance, being kind to others, and appreciating other cultures through modern characters.
- Comics: Each issue includes a four-page comic detailing the exploits of Jack and Jill and their gang of pals. The kids have adventures around the globe, learning lessons about friendship, kindness, and acceptance along the way.
- Recipes: Each issue of the magazine includes a healthy, easy-to make recipe that kids can prepare themselves. The recipes promote healthy eating by incorporating fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains, and muscle-building proteins.
- Crafts: Each issue offers a new and unique age-appropriate craft that promotes the development of creativity.
- Games/Puzzles: Jack and Jill magazine offers several pages of challenging puzzles and games in each issue, which promote problem-solving and independent thinking.
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