Highlights High Five Named Among Year's 15 Hottest Magazine Launches

Highlights High Five, a new publication edited for children ages 2 to 6, has been named one of the 15 "hottest" new magazine launches. The honor was bestowed by min (Media Industry Newsletter) and partner Samir Husni Ph.D., chair of the University of Mississippi journalism department who is known in the industry as "Mr. Magazine." The magazine was selected from over 700 new publications that launched between October 2006 and September 2007.

Highlights High Five is published by Highlights for Children, one of the most established magazine publishers in the country. Its flagship publication, Highlights magazine, recently printed its one-billionth copy, and the company has expanded to include a toy catalog, several online destinations, including the popular HighlightsKids.com, and a children's book publishing division. Like its sister publication, Highlights magazine, Highlights High Five is an advertising-free publication.

Highlights High Five puts high-quality, age-appropriate literature right at the fingertips of parents who know that reading aloud to their young child is critically important to children's emerging literacy. With suggestions for easy-to-plan, fun-to-do, and developmentally appropriate activity ideas, Highlights High Five makes it easier for parents to create quality time with their children.

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