80 years of growing up Highlights

Highlights magazine was first published in 1946, in a little two-room office by husband and wife Garry Cleveland Myers and Caroline Clark Myers. Nationally recognized leaders in education and child development, they believed children are the world's most important people.

They filled their first kids magazines with stories, adventures, brainteasers and, of course, iconic Hidden Pictures puzzles. And when their readers started writing them letters, they wrote back because they believed kids deserve to be heard and feel seen.

Every issue since has reflected their philosophy that kids grow into their best selves by using their creativity and imagination; developing their reading, thinking and reasoning skills; and learning to treat others with respect, kindness and sensitivity.

We still believe children are the world's most important people, and we still write back to every letter personally. We’ve spent decades helping families and kids discover their best selves: Curious, Creative, Caring and Confident.

What families loved about Highlights decades ago continues today with a new generation. From our flagship magazine, our impact on children has grown to include subscription boxes, books, learning resources and more, and you can find us at many of your favorite retailers.  

Celebrate this lifelong tradition of connection through endearing storytelling, with a dose of Highlights humor.

Dentist offices, your mailbox and … The Simpsons? Highlights magazine has been a household name for decades, including in our favorite TV shows and movies! See a sampling of where Highlights has been popping up in pop culture over the years.