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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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Stars in Action

October 16, 2026

We love hearing from our Service Stars community. Thank you, Stars, for sharing your stories! What will you do next? Alexa, 11, California From TFK Kid Reporter Leonardo Popovic: Alexa helped save a local library. It was facing budget…

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Content featured on Service Stars A graphic titled, "Our Resolutions" with a blue and purple star in the top left corner: "I care about keeping the Earth clean. I resolve to be better about picking up garbage and recycling, because these actions make the Earth healthier, cleaner, and more beautiful." TFK Kid Reporter Bevy Lustig

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Our Resolutions

October 16, 2026

People often make resolutions at the start of a new year. But you can resolve to help your community at any time. We want to know how you’ll make the world a brighter place. Fill in the prompt, and send…

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Aw, Rats!

October 1, 2026

Rats have a bad rap. They’re often thought of as filthy creatures that spread diseases. HeroRats are changing that. These African pouched rats use their sense of smell to save lives. Instead of carrying a disease, they help detect and…

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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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Pokémon Turns 30

September 30, 2026

Happy birthday, Pikachu! This year, Pokémon celebrates its 30th anniversary. It has become the world’s most valuable media franchise, per Guinness World Records. Pokémon debuted on February 27, 1996, with two video games, in Japan. The basic goal: catching…

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8 Questions for Aaron Blabey

September 30, 2026

Aaron Blabey is best known for his book 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 Australian author. 1. What are…

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Star Power: Abhijay Potluri

September 25, 2026

Meet Service Star Abhijay Potluri, 14, who has completed several service projects. (He’s also a former TFK Kid Reporter.) Abhijay started a nonprofit called Kids Who Teach. And he helped organize a fundraiser to benefit people impacted by a fire…

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The cover of the book, "The Wild Season" which has rabbits on a green background next to a portrait of a smiling woman wearing a red jacket. A Kid Reporter Badge in the corner.

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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. When the…

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The cover of the book, Sneaks, beside a smiling woman with a Kid Reporter badge in the corner.

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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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Are Group Projects Good for Students?

September 2, 2026

Teamwork makes the dream work—or does it? Group projects can help students learn to work effectively with others. These projects can also be a fun opportunity to hear different perspectives and even make new friends. But group projects can also…

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A colorful book cover for The Cat Prophecies: Claw Quest is shown between black-and-white photos of two men, with a TIME for Kids Kid Reporter badge in the corner.

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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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Meet Our Kid Reporters

August 19, 2026

We’ve got a new TIME for Kids crew! Read about the 2026–2027 team of TFK Kid Reporters. Look for their articles in the magazine and online this school year. Rosalie Barham, 9 Chattanooga, Tennessee Rosalie likes to spend her…

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Star Power: Shrihan Sivaraman

August 10, 2026

Meet Service Star Shrihan Sivaraman, 17. Shrihan started an organization to raise funds for first responders, such as paramedics. The organization is called My Sanskruti. “Sanskruti” is Sanskrit for “Culture." TFK Kid Reporter Madeline Martinez spoke with Shrihan about his…

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Get Creative

July 28, 2026

“You can be creative anywhere.” In July 2026, during a New York City press event for the movie Spider-Man: Brand New Day, Zendaya spoke with TFK Kid Reporter Ethan Yu. Ethan asked what advice she has for kids who want…

Content featured on Service Stars A smiling girl sits at a table selling cookies to raise money for a children's hospital.

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Star Power: Adi Mazza

July 20, 2026

Meet Service Star Adi Mazza, 9. Since 2022, Adi has raised more than $88,000 for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, in Memphis, Tennessee, to fight childhood cancer., to fight childhood cancer. One of the ways she raises money is by…

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Content featured on Service Stars Left: two student entrepreneurs present their Tech Buddies app at an entrepreneurship event in a stadium. Right: a student helps an older adult learn to use a smartphone.

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Star Power: Medha and Reshma Lalani

June 30, 2026

Meet Service Stars Medha Lalani, 16, and Reshma Lalani, 14. The sisters worked together to start Tech Buddies, a program that connects high school students with older adults. The students provide one-on-one technology support. They help the seniors with computers,…

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Content available on Your Hot Job A TIME for Kids Kid Reporter stands near the stage at a performance of Six. In a second photo, the reporter sits with a theater professional at a café table, holding a Six Playbill.

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Musically Minded

June 12, 2026

On May 24, TFK Kid Reporter Vicky Sun interviewed Meghann Zervoulis Bate, from Six, the Broadway musical. Bate is the show’s music director, conductor, and keyboard player. Read Vicky’s account below. In October, Six will celebrate five years on Broadway.…