Lillian Stone

Lillian Stone is an editor at TIME for Kids. She has worked as a journalist since 2016, but her second-favorite job was serving as a Chicago Public Schools crossing guard. She loves stories about art, creativity, and people who use humor to change the world.

Latest Stories

A large brown bear standing in rushing water.

United States

Hefty Winner

October 7, 2026

A brown bear named Backpack was crowned (not literally) 2026 Fat Bear Week champion on September 29. Fat Bear Week is an annual tournament. It takes place online via Explore.org, a nonprofit that operates live nature cameras. People vote for…

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A highway marked with a large route shield stretches toward the horizon beneath a fiery sunset.

United States

Miles of History

October 1, 2026

Picture this: You’re driving on the open road. The windows are down, and you’re singing along with the radio as hills, mountains, and deserts fly by. Road-trippers can experience this on Route 66. It’s one of the most famous roads…

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An aerial view shows a futuristic building with sweeping curves and green roofs, with a city skyline in the distance.

Arts

Stories on Display

September 29, 2026

The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art opened to the public on September 22. Located in Los Angeles, California, the museum celebrates visual storytelling. Exhibits range from prehistoric cave paintings to comics and movies. The museum was founded by George Lucas,…

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A small spotted wild cat prowls through dense forest vegetation.

World

Small but Fierce

September 28, 2026

High in the Andes mountains, a tiny cat called a tilcayo has been identified. Scientists introduced it in a study published September 17 in the journal Current Biology. They say it represents the first new wild cat species discovered in…

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A large group of students attends a lesson in a classroom filled with tables and laptops.

Technology

AI Schools Log On

September 17, 2026

Fifth grader McKayla’s favorite subject is history. At her school, in Palo Alto, California, it’s not taught by a teacher. It’s taught by AI. McKayla attends an Alpha School. Founded in 2014, these are private schools built on an AI-powered…

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A tennis player wearing black in a deep lunge reaching for a ball.

World

Titans of Tennis

September 10, 2026

The 2026 U.S. Open is underway, treating fans to fast-paced tennis, shows of sportsmanship, and late-night thrills. The annual two-week tennis tournament takes place at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, in Queens, New York. This year, 128 singles…

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A young baseball player wearing a helmet kneels on a base.

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Women Play Ball

September 3, 2026

On August 1, Mo’ne Davis tore across home plate to score a run. It wasn’t just any run: It was the first run scored during a Women’s Pro Baseball League (WPBL) game. The WPBL is a new pro baseball league…

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Green “YES” and red “NO” speech bubbles appear above the question, “Are group projects good for students?”

Opinion

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 round, tan-colored planet against a background of stars.

Science

Out in the Cold

September 1, 2026

Twenty years ago, Pluto’s status changed. On August 24, 2006, the icy world was reclassified from a major planet to a dwarf planet. The International Astronomical Union (IAU) made the decision. Per the IAU, a planet must have enough gravitational…

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A woman with blond hair and glasses sits in a chair and reads from a large book, with shelves of books behind her.

Arts

Remembering Dolly Parton

August 27, 2026

Dolly Parton, the country-music singer, has died. She was 80. She leaves behind a legacy of artistic achievement and of service—particularly to young people. Parton was born on January 19, 1946, in a two-room log cabin outside of Knoxville, Tennessee.…

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