Lillian Stone

Lillian Stone is an editor at TIME for Kids. She has worked as a journalist since 2016, but her second-favorite job was serving as a Chicago Public Schools crossing guard. She loves stories about art, creativity, and people who use humor to change the world.

Latest Stories

Arts

Making Magic

August 29, 2025

Imagine traveling back and forth in time. Where would you go? Would you visit ancient Egypt? Would you walk on the moon? In the Magic Tree House books, anything is possible. TIME for Kids spoke with Mary Pope Osborne, the…

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Opinion

Should School Start Later in the Day?

August 22, 2025

Do you feel sleepy when it is time to get up for school? Or do you wake up ready to start the day? Studies show that poor sleep can lead to bad grades. It might even lead to mental health…

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Environment

Flower Power

May 1, 2025

Wildflowers bloom in the spring. They’re pretty, but they’re also important. They provide food for pollinators. These include bees and butterflies. Not all wildflowers grow in big fields. In the city, they might grow in small patches. Researchers had…

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United States

Hey, Batter Batter!

May 1, 2025

On March 29, the New York Yankees broke a record. They were playing the Milwaukee Brewers. It was opening weekend for Major League Baseball (MLB). The Yankees hit nine home runs in that game. It was a team high. But…

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Entertainment

Diving Deep

April 18, 2025

There are trillions of pieces of plastic in the ocean. This is dangerous for deep-diving whales. They mistake the plastic for food. But why do whales mix up plastic and prey? A team of marine biologists wanted to find out.…

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Animals

Butterflies on the Rise

March 19, 2025

Monarch butterflies do a lot for us. They’re pollinators. They help plants make seeds and fruits. In 2022, these butterflies became endangered. This was due to climate change. But there’s good news: The eastern monarch butterfly population is growing. It…

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World

One Big Herd

March 14, 2025

What animals live in your backyard? Squirrels? Birds? Deer? In India, elephants are a common sight. People have to share space with them. This inspired an art project. It’s called The Great Elephant Migration. Its purpose is to remind us…

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World

Hi, Neighbor!

March 14, 2025

Indian elephants aren’t like other elephants. They’re smaller, for one thing. But the animals that inspired The Great Elephant Migration are different in another way, too. They live alongside people. Indian elephants like to live in a specific kind…

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United States

Eagles Soar

February 28, 2025

The bald eagle is a symbol of strength. These raptors are large. Their wingspan can be eight feet. But not so long ago, their population was weak. Today, the birds are a success story for conservation. Saving Bald Eagles In…

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World

Stomping Grounds

February 5, 2025

A “dinosaur highway” has been discovered in Oxfordshire, England. This is what experts are calling a set of dinosaur tracks that have been uncovered. The find was announced in January. There are more than 200 prints. They date back 166…

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