Whizz Pop Bang
CategoriesChildren's, science
FrequencyMonthly
PublisherLaunchpad Publishing Ltd
FounderJenny Inglis
Founded2015
CountryUnited Kingdom
Based inCirencester
LanguageEnglish
Websitewww.whizzpopbang.com

Whizz Pop Bang is a British science magazine for children.[1]

Jenny Inglis founded the magazine in 2015, raising an initial £12,000 ($15002.57 USD) from Kickstarter. 3 months later, the magazine had 3,000 subscribers.[2][1]

A physics graduate, Inglis wanted Whizz Pop Bang to be free of advertising as well as gender-neutral. The scientific content is broad in scope, aimed at children 6–12 years old, and includes puzzles and experiments that can be tried at home or in school.[1][3][4] The magazine's writers include Isabel Thomas, author of over 150 science books for children.[4][5] It lists a group of "Science Advisers", including astronomer Mark Thompson and physicist Jess Wade.[6]

Whizz Pop Bang is a "Key partner" of Birmingham City Council's Birmingham virtual school. As of 2020, the virtual school sends the magazine to schoolchildren in year 5 and 6.[4]

The magazine was shortlisted in The Guardian's "Small Business Showcase Competition" 2015-2016,[1] a finalist in Startups.co.uk's "People’s Champion" 2018,[3] and shortlisted for the Teach Primary Awards in 2019.[4] It won the Parents' Choice Foundation's Silver Award in 2020.[7]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 Thomas, Kim (20 November 2015). "Science magazine founder turns her kitchen into a lab". The Guardian. Retrieved 8 June 2021.
  2. ↑ Archer, Megan (17 June 2015). "Husband and wife from Aldsworth near Bibury embark on two new business ventures". Wilts and Gloucestershire Standard. Retrieved 10 June 2021.
  3. 1 2 Dunsby, Megan (22 October 2018). "People's Champion finalist 2018: Whizz Pop Bang - Startups Awards". Startups.co.uk. Retrieved 10 June 2021.
  4. 1 2 3 4 "Whizz, bang, pop". Birmingham City Council. Retrieved 10 June 2021.
  5. ↑ "Meet award-winning science writer Isabel Thomas". Time Out Dubai. 14 February 2021. Retrieved 10 June 2021.
  6. ↑ "About Whizz Pop Bang". Whizz Pop Bang.
  7. ↑ Lesley, Naomi. "Whizz Pop Bang Magazine – Parents' Choice". Parents' Choice Foundation. Retrieved 11 June 2021.


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