National Geographic announced today the family bloggers who will participate in the National Geographic Kids Insider brand ambassador program for the 2016-2017 yearlong assignment. During this time, the “Insiders” will get a behind-the-scenes look at National Geographic’s resources, activities, content and projects for kids and families. They will receive review copies of books, magazines and toys, and will be offered interviews with authors, explorers and editors. All “Insiders” are also given a badge to display on their sites.
“This year’s group of digital influencers inspires us with their passion for raising tomorrow’s explorers, conservationists, scientists and storytellers,” said Melina Bellows, executive vice president and creative director of National Geographic Kids. “We’re thrilled to give them a peek behind the yellow border to see what makes National Geographic Kids so much fun for kids and families.”
“This year, we were blown away by the number of truly remarkable applications we received for our program,” said Anna Irwin, director of the National Geographic Kids Insider program. “We are looking forward to introducing our new Insiders to National Geographic Kids and surprising our existing Insiders with new ‘Weird But True’ facts, amazing animal content and experiences and stunning visual storytelling.”
The 2016-2017 National Geographic Kids Insiders and their blogs are:
- Adanna Dill, Rattles and Heels
- Amanda Boyarshinov, The Educator’s Spin On It
- Amanda Jones, Field Guide to Parenting Outside
- Amy Gramlich, The Gifted Gabber
- Amy Mascott, Teach Mama
- Andrea Updyke, Just is a Four Letter Word
- Annemarie LeBlanc, Tourist Meets Traveler
- Ari Adams, Love, Peace and Tiny Feet
- Ashley Marshall-Seward, Mommy Week
- Ashley Melott, I Love You More Than Carrots
- Ashley Swift, Maryland Momma’s Rambles
- Audra Rogers, Real Honest Mom
- Barb Webb, Rural Mom
- Becky Morales, Kid World Citizen
- Brandi Riley, Mama Knows It All
- Catherine Pearlman, The Family Coach
- Chris Farley Ratcliffe, Dad Goes Round
- Crystal Rapinchuk, Surviving a Teacher’s Salary & Exploration America
- Dusty Pendleton, As Mom Sees It
- Erin Kirkland, AKon on the Go
- Fadra Nally, All Things Fadra
- Heather Aliano, Only Passionate Curiosity
- Heather Schugar, Daze and Knights
- Jeff Bogle, Out With The Kids
- Jennifer Auer, Jersey Family Fun
- Jennifer Powell, Mom Dad Cuppa Kids
- Jessica McFadden, A Parent in America & A Parent in Silver Spring
- Jessica Wellington, Family Fun Journal
- Jill Amery, UrbanMommies
- Julia Arnold, Frantic Mama
- Julie Burton, BugBytes
- Kathy Balman, Kathy’s Cluttered Mind
- Kathy Dalton, Go Adventure Mom
- Katie Femia, The Homespun Hydrangea
- Kia Young, The Experience Life
- Kim Staten, Love Over C’s
- Kimberly Tate, Stuffed Suitcase
- Kristina Grum, Thriving Parents
- Lisa Douglas, Crazy Adventures in Parenting
- Marina John, Mommy Snippets
- Melissa Northway, Dandelion Moms
- Melissa Pezza, The Mommyhood Chronicles
- Meredith Spidel, The Mom of the Year
- Meridith Dennes, Project Eve Moms
- Michelle Bainbridge, Raindrops and Sunshine
- Michelle Price, Honest & Truly
- Monica Olivera, Mommy Maestra
- Natasha Nicholes, Houseful of Nicholes
- Rheanna Bernard, Cammostyle Love
- Rhiannon Giles, Rhiyaya
- Sandie Chen, The DC Moms
- Sarah Hirsch, Well Traveled Kids
- Sarah Mock, Savoring the Good
- Tamara Watson, Unhurried Home
- Terri Thompson, Creative Family Fun
- Tim Burns, A Geek Daddy
- Trey Burley, Daddy Mojo
- Val Curtis, BonBon Break
The National Geographic Kids Insiders were selected because of their enthusiasm for raising the next generation of explorers. The application process will reopen to the public in May 2017, and a new group of Insiders will be selected.
About National Geographic Kids
National Geographic Kids teaches kids about the world and how it works, empowering them to succeed and make it a better place. National Geographic Kids inspires young adventurers through award-winning magazines, books, apps, games, toys, videos, events and a website, and is the only kids brand with a world-class scientific organization at its core. You can follow National Geographic Kids on Twitter, Facebook and Google+.
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