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Movies and Television

Slam Dunk

February 18, 2026

The movie GOAT is now in theaters. In it, Will Harris wants to be roarball’s GOAT: greatest of all time. Roarball is a fierce sport played by animals. Since Will was a kid, he’s dreamed of joining the pros on…

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Movies and Television

Hop Into the Wild

February 18, 2026

Hoppers is about a group of scientists who learn how to “hop” into the minds of robotic beavers. This helps them learn firsthand how the animal kingdom operates. Then Mabel gets involved. The 19-year-old winds up having to save both…

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Books

Book Bites: Amazing Athletes

February 12, 2026

These facts come from the pages of TIME for Kids books, which help curious kids learn more about their favorite topics. With the 2026 Winter Olympics underway, let’s dive into some cool facts about athletes. LEBRON JAMES is widely regarded…

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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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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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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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