Time Off

On the left, the book cover Blurmp: A Blurmp in Time shows cartoon characters popping out of a box. On the right, an author wearing glasses smiles at the camera, with a TIME for Kids Kid Reporter badge in the corner.

Books

Time-Traveling Feline

February 10, 2026

TFK Kid Reporter Marvin Pierre read A Blurmp in Time and interviewed Jim Benton, its author. Read Marvin’s thoughts below. Jim Benton is an author and illustrator known for his humor, expressive drawings, and silly characters. His books include a…

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A colorful graphic shows a TIME for Kids book called “Big Cats, Small Cats” next to the text “Book Bites,” in yellow with a purple ball of yarn under it.

Books

Book Bites: Big Cats, Small Cats

January 29, 2026

These facts come from the pages of TIME for Kids books, which help curious kids learn more about their favorite topics. Dig your claws into these fun facts about cats! The TIGER is the world’s biggest cat. It can weigh…

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On the left, the book cover for The Road From Nowhere shows two children and a dog holding a lantern inside a dark tunnel. On the right, a portrait shows an older man with gray hair wearing a striped shirt and suspenders, standing outdoors.

Books

Silver Rush

January 27, 2026

TFK Kid Reporter Hanming Wang read The Road from Nowhere and interviewed its author, Avi. Read Hanming’s thoughts below. In his newest book, award-winning author Avi transports readers to a tiny silver-mining town in 1893. The Road from Nowhere takes…

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Podcasts

Spotlight on Stories

January 22, 2026

StoryKind is a new podcast. It was created to encourage young people to read and write. It was launched in January. Each 15-minute episode is available on podcast platforms. The podcast is hosted by Kate DiCamillo and Kelly Yang. They’re…

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A colorful graphic shows a TIME for Kids book called “Good Dogs!” next to the text “Book Bites,” in yellow with cartoon dog bones around it.

Books

Book Bites: Good Dogs!

January 15, 2026

These facts come from the pages of TIME for Kids books, which help curious kids learn more about their favorite topics. First up: dogs! Check out these tail-wagging facts about some of the world’s most beloved breeds. Most dogs bark,…

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The colorful cover of the book, Asterwood next to a smiling woman with curly hair wearing a TIME for Kids Kid Reporter badge in the corner.

Books

An Enchanted Quest

January 13, 2026

TFK Kid Reporter Asha Curley read Asterwood and interviewed its author, Jacquelyn Stolos. Read Asha’s thoughts below. Imagine walking from your backyard into a magical forest. Everyone there is depending on you. Jacquelyn Stolos’s novel Asterwood follows Madelyn and her…

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Donkey Kong rides a mine cart at sunset.

Games

New Classics

December 31, 2025

From TV shows to fashion, hits from the 1980s and’90s are popular again. Game companies are getting in on the trend, too. New and upcoming video games are inspired by the old-school arcade experience. They’re packed with kooky colors and…

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Book cover “The Free State of Jax” with a boy rafting, next to a smiling woman’s black‑and‑white portrait; TIME for Kids Kid Reporter badge.

Books

A New Nation

December 16, 2025

TFK Kid Reporter Axel Foster read The Free State of Jax and interviewed its author, Jennifer A. Nielsen. Read Axel’s thoughts below. The Free State of Jax is set in the fictional town of Walkonby, Kansas. Jaxon (Jax) Averett is…

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The cover of the book, “A Glimmer of Change” next to the portrait of a woman with long auburn hair and a black shirt with a TIME for Kids Kid Reporter badge.

Books

Bullies Beware

December 2, 2025

TFK Kid Reporter Madeline Martinez read A Glimmer of Change and interviewed its author, Elle McNicoll. Read Madeline’s thoughts below. A Glimmer of Change, a novel by Elle McNicoll, is set in present-day Juniper, Scotland. The story is seen through…

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Scene from a fantasy movie showing a man in an ornate green suit and a woman with green skin dressed as a witch holding a broom. A small inset photo shows another woman with glasses, with a TIME for Kids Kid Reporter badge in the corner.

Movies and Television

The Magic Continues

November 24, 2025

Wicked: For Good is the sequel to Wicked. It arrived in theaters on November 21. The movies are set long before The Wizard of Oz. They tell the origin story of the Wicked Witch of the West. Stars Cynthia…

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