Boomerang! Awards & Reviews

Boomerang! has received the American Library Association's Notable Recording Award, The Parent's Choice Award and the Educational Press Association Award for excellence in news reporting and was included in Dr. Toy's 100 Best Children's Products.

Boomerang! has been the subject of numerous national magazine and newspaper articles as well as the subject of an 11-minute stint on National Public Radio's All Things Considered. We've also received rave reviews from top-name publications:

"If television is chewing gum for the eyes, Boomerang! is granola for the ears. ... Sound wonderful? It is, it is."
- The Washington Post

"The best and clearest coverage of the war in the Persian Gulf that I've run across anywhere."
- Entertainment Weekly

"Take the best of NPR's All Things Considered, convert it into something of interest and importance to kids, and you've got BOOMERANG!"
- John McCarthy, Columnist

"Boomerang! adeptly translates complicated issues to kid level without overwhelming children with problems of today's adult world."
- Utne Reader

"The flow of information on each 70-minute issue is phenomenal, the performers are polished and ingenuous."
- The American Library Association's
Best of the Best for Children

"Boomerang! scores points for refusing to accept the conventional wisdom that kids can't - or don't want to - grapple with tough issues."
- Parenting Magazine

"A fantastic feast for the curious mind ..."
- Sue Edelman. Executive Director, Action for Children's Television

"Fast-paced and imaginative, the tapes are ideal for any child who would like to know more about the world. The reporting is pure kid, with a down to earth point-of-view and clear, often funny language."
- Family Fun Magazine

Testimonials

Real people spouting real stuff about Boomerang!

"Your tapes are fabulous. My kids (14 and 7) eagerly await each one. My only problem with them is sometimes I have to pull the van over and wait until my eyes clear from one of Dave Schmave's stories. Thanks for a great magazine. It reflects our values, makes us laugh and cry, and sure helps us pass some long hours in the van."

Carol Narigon
Beavercreek, OH

"It sounds crazy, but the Boomerang! has changed all of our lives, We can recite words to the Dave Schmave stories and they have helped make car rides a fun time for the three of us. In this crazy world, it really helps to come across something like Boomerang! that reaffirms our values and reminds us we are not alone out there. Although we have never "met" you, you are an important part of our family."

Debbie Toth
Hopewell, NJ

"We just got your most recent issue. I can't say that I actually got through it yet but I just had to write to let you know what a fabulous job you guys are doing. The piece on the elephant man made me cry as did the Schmave story. My child being a Harry Potter freak, of course the Big Idea also hit the mark. Thank you, thank you, thank you."

Cheryl Spraetz
Johnsburg, IL

"Just wanted you to know how much our 7, 10 and 12 year olds LOVE the Boomerang! tapes. We got them a subscription as a Christmas gift and, at first the kids didn't have much interest. One day we were driving to the east bay and I grabbed one to try on a captive audience. They loved the tape I brought so much we listened to it a couple times before I got home. Needless to say we are hooked. Thanks!"

Terri Stanton
Palo Alto, CA

"Wow. We've gotten three issues so far on our subscription and each one seems better than the last. My 8-year-old loved the recent Tucker Jones mystery and my 12-year old was absolutely transfixed by the Minnesota American Journey story. The mix is what the kids seem to appreciate most. What I appreciate most is the sense of family that seems to permeate every piece. Thanks."

Colleen Lowell
Portland, OR

"This is such a great series. One daughter who has severe learning disabilities has gotten so much out of them. She shocks us with all the information she has retained from the tapes. My other three children (including a son with a 145 IQ) have all benefited from the info. Thanks for filling such a pressing need for all kids."

Jane Wrenshall
Pittsburgh, PA

"We love Boomerang! - you are a major part of our home schooling program - what better way to learn? Erin and Alex look forward to each issue and listen over and over - I think we have all 61 issues tucked away in various places. Thanks for a wonderful product."

Kathy Crettier
Front Royal, VA

"After I spoke with someone at your offices today I thought of all the thanks and appreciation I should have shared. You must realize what an inspiration all of you are to our entire family. We listen to the tapes together in the car and laugh and cry and question life because of all your efforts. Sometimes in our lives we don't stop and share our thoughts and feelings enough. So, I simply want to say thank you. You ARE reaching people - young and old alike."

Kathy Huston
Tampa FL

"Thank you for existing. We found you in a catalog and have been hooked ever since. We listen to Boomerang! in the car every day and is has been a continuous springboard for discussion. Thank you for making such a positive difference in my children's' lives."

Nancy Brochin
New Haven CT