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Books

Braving the Storm

October 28, 2026

Sisters Alone, which was published in September, is a tale of bravery and sisterhood. The book is about “two sisters who have had a crack in their relationship ever since their mother died,” author SHIFA SALTAGI SAFADI told TIME for…

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Movies and Television

The Cat’s Back

October 28, 2026

Things get way out of hand in The Cat in the Hat, in theaters November 6. The Cat and his Things are back, in a new time-traveling adventure based on the beloved Dr. Seuss books. Siblings Gabby and Sebastian…

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A book cover for Star Fire Academy: Firebird Waltz by Misty Copeland appears beside a black-and-white portrait of the author, with a TIME for Kids Kid Reporter badge in the corner.

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The Magic of Dance

October 20, 2026

TFK Kid Reporter Tilda Desai Siegal read Firebird Waltz and interviewed its author, Misty Copeland. Read Tilda’s thoughts below. Firebird Waltz was written by ballet star Misty Copeland. In this first book in the new Star Fire Academy series, 12-year-old…

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Games

Pokémon Fans Unite

September 30, 2026

In August, TFK Kid Reporter Adam Sadi attended the Pokémon World Championships at the Moscone Center, in San Francisco, California. Read about his experience, in his own words, below. Pokémon is hard to miss. You have probably played the card…

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8 Questions for Aaron Blabey

September 30, 2026

Aaron Blabey is best known for his series The Bad Guys. The first book in his new series, Game of Pets, came out on September 29. TFK Kid Reporter Shaiyar Dhillon spoke with the author. 1. What are the book’s…

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Movies and Television

Forget Me Not

September 16, 2026

In the new movie Forgotten Island, Jo and Raissa are best friends trapped on a mystical island called Nakali. The island was inspired by the folklore of the Philippines. It feeds on memories. The friends must escape before they forget…

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Rabbit Rescue

September 16, 2026

Four bunnies, one neighborhood park, and a race against time: The Wild Season is DASHKA SLATER’S middle-grade nonfiction debut. It tells the true story of four pet rabbits dumped in Golden Gate Heights Park, in San Francisco, California. The bunnies…

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Sneaky Sleuths

September 8, 2026

TFK Kid Reporter Bevy Lustig read Sneaks and interviewed its author, Amy Tern. Read Bevy’s thoughts below. Sneaks is a mystery novel about bravery, adventure, and friendship. Rook is a smart, accomplished kid who follows all the rules—until he starts…

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Whiskered Warriors

August 25, 2026

TFK Kid Reporter Ian Jung read The Cat Prophecies: Claw Quest and interviewed its authors, Nik Korpon and Jorge Enrique Paz. Read Ian’s thoughts below. Tito Rodríguez lives in a split world. In one, 13-year-old Tito is fighting his feelings.…

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Movies and Television

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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