Whizz Pop Bang

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

Whizz Pop Bang
CategoriesChildren's, science
FrequencyMonthly
PublisherLaunchpad Publishing Ltd
FounderJenny Inglis
Year founded2015
CountryUnited Kingdom
Based inCirencester
LanguageEnglish
Websitewww.whizzpopbang.com

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. Thomas, Kim (2015-11-20). "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. Dunsby, Megan (2018-10-22). "People's Champion finalist 2018: Whizz Pop Bang - Startups Awards". Startups.co.uk. Retrieved 10 June 2021.
  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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