PORTLAND, OR - June, 2002
Inspiration^® and Kidspiration^® have been named to Dr. Toy's Best Children's Vacation Products list for 2002. This marks the fourth consecutive year Inspiration Software's flagship product, Inspiration, has been chosen by Dr. Toy, and the second consecutive year Kidspiration has been chosen.

Dr. Toy's Best Children's Vacation Products are selected in cooperation with the Institute for Childhood Resources. Established in 1975, the company provides parents and professionals with the latest information on toys, software, games, tapes, and other children's products. Dr. Toy's review of Inspiration and Kidspiration can be found online in Dr. Toy's Guide at www.drtoy.com.

Inspiration, the premier tool for visual thinking and learning, is used by students in grades 6-12 to develop ideas and organize thinking. Kidspiration helps K-5 students build strong thinking skills with visual learning.

About Inspiration Software, Inc.
Inspiration Software, Inc. develops, publishes, and distributes premier visual thinking and learning tools for the K-12 education market. The company's award-winning products are used around the world and in over 60% of school districts in the United States. Founded in 1982 by Donald Helfgott and Mona Westhaver, the company's mission is to support improvements in education and make a positive difference in students' lives by providing software tools that help students learn to think. For additional information call 503-297-3004.