PORTLAND, OR — June 19, 2007
Inspiration^® 8, the essential tool to visualize, think, organize and learn, is the winner of a 2007 Distinguished Achievement Award from the Association of Educational Publishers (AEP). The visual learning software was honored as the best "Reading and Language Instruction Software for Grades 6-8."

Designed to offer one convenient place for students to successfully plan, research and complete projects, Inspiration Software's^® flagship visual learning software provides powerful support for critical thinking, comprehension and writing in all curriculum areas.

Celebrating its 40th anniversary this year, the Distinguished Achievement Awards recognize the best educational materials — such as books, periodicals, educational toys and software — within subject categories and by audience.

"We are very proud of Inspiration 8 and the innovative ways that teachers around the world are using it to help their students build the thinking skills necessary for 21st century success," said Mona Westhaver, president and co-founder, Inspiration Software. "It is exciting to have our visual learning software recognized by the educational publishing community."

This latest honor for Inspiration 8 closely follows its recognition earlier this year with a 2007 Codie Award from the Software & Information Industry Association for "Best Education Technology Solution for Productivity/Creativity."

About Inspiration Software, Inc.
Recognized as the leader in visual thinking and learning, Inspiration Software, Inc.'s award-winning software tools, Inspiration, Kidspiration^® and InspireData™, are based on proven visual learning methodologies that help students think, learn and achieve. With the powerful combination of visual learning and technology, students in grades K-12 learn to clarify thoughts, organize and analyze information, integrate new knowledge and think critically. Founded 25 years ago by Donald Helfgott and Mona Westhaver, the company's visual learning software tools are used today by more than 25 million students and teachers worldwide.