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.

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A young baseball player wearing a helmet kneels on a base.

United States

Women Play Ball

September 3, 2026

On August 1, Mo’ne Davis scored a run. It wasn’t just any run: It was the first run scored during a Women’s Pro Baseball League (WPBL) game. The WPBL is a new pro baseball league for women in the United…

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Opinion

Are Group Projects Good for Students?

September 2, 2026

Teamwork makes the dream work—or does it? Group projects can help students learn to work with others. These projects can be a fun opportunity to hear different perspectives. But group projects can also be frustrating. Students might learn at different…

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A round, tan-colored planet against a background of stars.

Science

Out in the Cold

September 1, 2026

Twenty years ago, Pluto’s status changed. On August 24, 2006, the icy world was reclassified from a major planet to a dwarf planet. The International Astronomical Union (IAU) made the decision. Per the IAU, a planet must have enough gravitational…

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Arts

Remembering Dolly Parton

August 27, 2026

Dolly Parton, the country-music singer, has died. She was 80. She leaves behind a legacy of artistic achievement and of service—particularly to young people. Parton was born on January 19, 1946, in a two-room log cabin outside of Knoxville, Tennessee.…

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Two Girl Scouts sit in front of stacks of cookie boxes. A movie poster showing four Girl Scouts appears beside them.

Time Off

Cookie Dough

August 19, 2026

Girl Scout Cookie season runs from January to April. During that time, some scouts sell dozens of boxes of cookies. Some sell hundreds. Fourteen-year-old Olive sells more. One year, she sold nearly 13,000 boxes. Olive is one of four Girl…

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A temperature sign reads 127°F and 53°C outside a visitor center in a desert.

World

Summer 2026 in Review

August 17, 2026

America’s birthday. Smash-hit soccer. Record heat. This summer was packed with big events. In the United States, crowds gathered on July 4 to celebrate 250 years of American independence. Events included festivals and fireworks. Attendees tried to keep cool.…

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Opinion

Are Movie Theaters Outdated?

July 27, 2026

It has never been easier to watch new releases at home. The convenience of streaming services such as Disney Plus and Netflix is enough to keep some viewers away from movie theaters. But some people still go to movie theaters.…

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Soccer players in red jerseys celebrate after winning a championship, lifting the trophy as teammates cheer.

World

Spain’s World Cup Win

July 20, 2026

Spain has won the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Spain defeated Argentina, the 2022 victor, in the tournament’s final match. The final took place on July 19 at MetLife Stadium, in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Eighty thousand spectators from around the…

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World

World Cup Update

July 8, 2026

Four weeks into the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the stakes are high. The 48-team tournament kicked off June 11. Today, there are eight teams left. They represent Argentina, Belgium, England, France, Morocco, Norway, Spain, and Switzerland. These teams will compete…

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Collage of young spelling bee contestants on stage showing a range of emotions, including surprise, concentration, excitement, and relief, during a national spelling competition.

United States

The Great Spell-Off

May 29, 2026

Shrey Parikh, 14, is the 2026 Scripps National Spelling Bee champion. Shrey traveled from his home, in Rancho Cucamonga, California, to Washington, D.C., to compete in the bee. He was one of 247 competitors between the ages of 9 and…

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