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Friendly Dragons

May 5, 2026

TFK Kid Reporter Aubrey Lamirault read The Last Dragon House and interviewed its author, Liv Mae Morris. Read Aubrey’s thoughts below. The Last Dragon House, the debut novel from Liv Mae Morris, explores themes of imagination, identity, and belonging. After…

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So You Want to Be a Digital Detective?

May 4, 2026

Have you ever wondered who keeps social-media platforms such as TikTok and Instagram safe? Or who stops scammers from stealing bank information or credit card numbers? Online and digital safety are called cybersecurity. You probably already use cybersecurity techniques every…

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Mission: Protect Animals

May 1, 2026

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 From endangered species in the wild to…

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Content featured on Service Stars A yellow road sign reads “Go slow, terrapins below” near the water

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Turtle Champion

April 30, 2026

The diamondback terrapin is known for the diamond pattern on its shell. It’s the only turtle species in North America that lives in brackish water. That’s where saltwater and freshwater mix. From May through July, female terrapins come ashore to…

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Stars in Action

April 30, 2026

We love hearing from our Service Stars community. Thank you, Stars, for sharing your stories! What will you do next? Adaora, 11, Georgia From Adaora’s mom: From being named a Love Ambassador for the Partnership for a Healthier America…

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Content featured on Service Stars A group of kids pose indoors with donated pet food and supplies.

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Class Effort

April 30, 2026

For several months, starting in January, sixth-grade students at Triopia Grade School, in Illinois, collected supplies for an animal shelter. “We spent time discussing what a service project is and why we should do them,” teacher Lindsay Beck told TIME…

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Teens Go Green

April 29, 2026

Hannah Stockert Barisonzi was 13 when she started Green Crew. It’s a group of kids who want to help protect the environment. Hannah is now 18. She’s the Bloomington, Minnesota, group’s copresident. She spoke to TIME for Kids about wanting…

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Star Power: Ava Johnson

April 24, 2026

Meet Service Star Ava Johnson, 12. Ava organizes clothing drives focused on socks, underwear, and other essentials for kids in foster care. Her fourth annual fundraiser and donation drive took place on April 11 in Wichita, Kansas, on the anniversary…

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Image of a book titled, "300 Fantastic Facts! Dinosaurs" with the words "Book Bites" surrounded by three dinosaurs

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Book Bites: 300 Fantastic Facts! Dinosaurs

April 23, 2026

These facts come from the pages of TIME for Kids books, which help curious kids learn more about their favorite topics. Let’s travel back to prehistoric times and dig up some fun facts about dinosaurs! Despite what you see in…

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Bright streaks of meteors cross a dark night sky filled with stars above a tree line.

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Lights in the Sky

April 22, 2026

You don’t have to wait until Independence Day for a light show in the sky. A natural fireworks show is happening this week: the Lyrids meteor shower, which experts say will probably continue through April 30. Meteor showers are a…

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Book titled “Mystery on Macaw Mountain” shows colorful birds flying over a jungle village at sunset, next to a smiling woman with long brown hair identified as a TIME for Kids Kid Reporter.

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Ruffled Feathers

April 21, 2026

TFK Kid Reporter Maddie Martinez read Mystery on Macaw Mountain and interviewed its author, María José Fitzgerald. Read Maddie’s thoughts below. Mystery on Macaw Mountain is set in Honduras. Twelve-year-old Nico is navigating his parents’ separation when his cousins arrive…

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Content available on Your Hot Job A woman with dark hair sits on a couch, resting her head on her hand, next to a book titled “Fireworks” showing bright fireworks in the night sky.

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Brave Illustration

April 20, 2026

Pictures can transport a reader to different worlds. They bring characters, places, and feelings to life. What does it take to make that happen? Cátia Chien is the illustrator of Fireworks, written by Matthew Burgess. The book won this year’s…

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Gas Prices Climbing

April 17, 2026

Gas prices are up. On April 9, the average cost of a gallon in the U.S. hit $4.12. That’s according to the American Automobile Association. In some states, an average gallon has exceeded $5. The last time gas prices…

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Picasso for Peanuts

April 17, 2026

Pablo Picasso’s paintings typically sell for millions. But one sold for just $116 on April 14. The sale was part of a campaign called 1 Picasso for 100 Euros. It was organized by French TV producer Péri Cochin and the…

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A raccoon hangs from a bird feeder and reaches for food with one paw.

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Puzzling Raccoons

April 16, 2026

Raccoons are clever. Studies have shown their ability to solve puzzles to get food. A study published this year in Animal Behaviour shows that their puzzling may not always be for a reward: Sometimes, they’re just learning. Researchers gave raccoons…

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McIlroy Wins Again

April 16, 2026

Rory McIlroy has won the 2026 Masters, the year’s first major golf tournament. It ran from April 9 to 12 at Augusta National Golf Club, in Georgia. McIlroy also won in 2025. Only three others have won back-to-back Masters. McIlroy…

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Kid Reporter Alumni Spotlight: Olivia Branan

April 16, 2026

Would you like to be a TFK Kid Reporter? Now’s your chance! Contest applications are due by June 15. We’re looking for up to 10 kids to join our team for the next school year. Olivia Branan was on…

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