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Life in Lava Tubes

December 3, 2024

Standing in one of Hawaii’s caves, you might think it’s empty. It’s dark. It’s quiet. Not many plants or animals call this place home. But there’s a lot of life. Most of it you just might not notice. There might…

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On the Case

October 21, 2024

TFK Kid Reporter Vivian Goldhirsh read The Sherlock Society and interviewed its author, James Ponti. Read Vivian’s thoughts below. The Sherlock Society is a book about four kids in Miami, Florida, who start a detective agency. Siblings Alex and Zoe…

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Saving Sea Turtles

October 10, 2024

In October 2023, a tiny green sea turtle was admitted to the South Carolina Aquarium’s Sea Turtle Care Center. The patient, which was given the name Ricotta, had gotten tangled in fishing line, and was missing a front flipper and…

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From Our Readers

September 30, 2024

Arthur W., 16, volunteers with Feeding San Diego, in California. He has supervised more than 90 large-scale distributions of fresh produce to thousands of neighbors in need. There were once three volunteers at his produce pantry, including Arthur. They served…

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Kids Connect: Kira Patel

September 12, 2024

Where do you volunteer? I pack food with Feed My Starving Children, a nonprofit organization with a location in Mesa, Arizona. I have completed more than 50 volunteer hours this year. What do you like about volunteering? It’s a lot…

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Be Yourself

September 6, 2024

TFK Kid Reporter Dylan Landaw read The Everybody Experiment, a new book by Lisa Moore Ramée. Read Dylan’s thoughts below. The Everybody Experiment, by Lisa Moore Ramée, is about an 11-year-old girl named Kylie. Kylie has just finished sixth grade.…

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Far From Home

August 29, 2024

Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore left Earth on June 5. The two astronauts were expecting a short flight on NASA’s new Starliner spacecraft. They’d fly to the International Space Station, or ISS (see “Space Station”). Successfully docking there would certify…

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Beat the Heat

July 9, 2024

Record-setting high temperatures are dangerous for your health. Whether you’re in the middle of a heat wave or just trying to get through one scorching day, you’ll need strategies to cool off and stay well. One of the most important…

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Imagine This

May 20, 2024

TFK Kid Reporter Ninis Twumasi attended a screening of the new movie IF and interviewed the film’s young star, Cailey Fleming. Read his thoughts below. Imaginary friends: We’ve all had them. But what happens when you grow up? IF answers…

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Kindness Catch-Up

April 19, 2024

TIME’s 2021 Kid of the Year, Orion Jean, has continued his mission to spread kindness. TFK Kid Reporter Harper Carroll spoke with him about his latest projects. Thirteen-year-old Orion Jean is a kindness ambassador. The TIME 2021 Kid of the…

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Inspired by Stars

April 17, 2024

This year, we shared the stories of amazing kids who are making positive change in their communities. These Kids of the Month inspired our readers to take action too—and to tell us about it! Thank you for sharing your service…

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Summer Challenge

April 17, 2024

Each month this school year, we challenged you with a service mission. With summer in our sights, we’ve got one more major challenge: How many acts of service can you accomplish on your summer break? This bingo board includes some…

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Kid of the Week: Anyendall Chavarría

April 5, 2024

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…

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Cicada Spring

April 4, 2024

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…

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Culture Connections

March 14, 2024

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.…

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Mission of the Month: Protect the Planet

March 13, 2024

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…

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Kid of the Week: Thomas Lee

February 29, 2024

What inspired you to take action to help people who are homeless? Mrs. Han, the leader of the Harvard Homeless Mission, told me a very touching story about a homeless man who cried after receiving a care package. When I…

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A Year in Space

February 29, 2024

Astronaut Frank Rubio accidentally spent a record-breaking length of time in space. He wants to go back. On September 27, 2023, Frank Rubio broke the record for the longest U.S. spaceflight. When he got back, he ate a salad. “What…

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Panda on a Mission

February 28, 2024

Po and his friends reunite in the hot new movie Kung Fu Panda 4. Po has to choose a new Dragon Warrior. The crew embarks on a quest to find one. The mission intensifies as the team confronts a new…

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