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What does being an activist mean? Why did you become one? It means pushing others to take action. I’m looking to help kids get motivated to take action for the environment. When I was 4, I found a plastic bottle at a river…
Plastic is everywhere. About 2,000 garbage trucks’ worth of plastic waste is dumped into oceans, rivers, and lakes each day. That’s according to the United Nations. There’s plastic at the bottom of the ocean. There’s plastic at the top of…
Robert Kurtz finds himself working right in the middle of a composting revolution. Kurtz is a commercial solutions manager at Rust Belt Riders. The composting company is based in Cleveland, Ohio. Its goal is to fight climate change by recycling…
More than a trillion cicadas are coming to the United States. Two broods of the flying insects are coming up from the ground this month. People in the Midwest and Southeast are likely to see them. These people can expect…
Charlotte Liebling calls herself a “world watcher.” She observes the world around her. Here’s an example: Liebling volunteered in a store. It sold secondhand goods. She watched people bringing in items to donate. Some of these were stuffed toys. …
When I was younger, I loved the band BTS. I had a doll of one of my favorite members, V. My uncle gave him to me as a present for my birthday. I was very happy when I found out.…
People everywhere celebrate Earth Day on April 22. It’s a day set aside for us all to do our part to help the planet. But you don’t have to wait for April 22 to show your appreciation for the environment.…
Are you looking for a book to read for Earth Day? These new books explore the theme of the environment in different ways. The Curse of Eelgrass Bog uses fantasy and magic to make an important point. The Secret Language…
On March 13, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill. The bill could force the company that owns TikTok to sell it. People in Congress think the app is a threat to national security. ByteDance is the company that…
Parts of the United States are preparing for an astrological event. On April 8, a total solar eclipse will be visible in 15 states. The other continental states will be able to see a partial solar eclipse. A solar eclipse…
Ancient magic. A talking tiger. The Tiger’s Apprentice, streaming now, is an animated movie filled with marvels. Brandon Soo Hoo voices Tom Lee, the movie’s young hero. TFK Kid Reporter Sophia Zhang interviewed the actor about his character and experiences.…
Haili Smith, 16, says she and her sibling, Brooke, “have very different tastes in books.” Haili likes spine-tinglers. Brooke, 13, likes fantasy. But they share a belief that kids like to read about characters they can relate to. So, in…
It’s back! The TFK Kid Reporter Contest is now open. Think you have what it takes? Apply for a chance to report for our magazines and website. TFK editors will choose up to 10 talented students to be TFK Kid…
We asked TFK Kid Reporters to review some new books that readers might enjoy. Here’s what they had to say. Daughters of the Lamp Sahara has always felt insignificant. She follows logic and always has a plan. But a…
Join a community of kids who are making the world a better and brighter place. TFK Service Stars know that even the smallest actions can make a big impact. Mission of the Month You don’t need to be a superhero…
Nadine Fonseca is a career development expert. Here, she writes about respect in the workplace. Some people won’t get along. That’s true at school, and it’s true in a work environment. People aren’t always respectful. But you can call out…
Your career journey can take you in an infinite number of directions. Wherever you’re headed, power skills will help you on your way. Check out the Your Hot Job site, at timeforkids.com/your-hot-job. Meet the people below, and others, who use…
