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Jane Goodall: A Champion of Conservation

October 10, 2025

Jane Goodall has died at the age of 91. She was the world’s most famous primatologist (a person who studies apes). In a social-media post announcing her death on October 1, the Jane Goodall Institute called her “a tireless advocate…

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Star Power: Aniah Lampkin

October 3, 2025

Meet Service Star Aniah Lampkin, 9, who enjoys spreading kindness in Houston, Texas. TFK Kid Reporter Marvin Pierre spoke with Aniah about her efforts. What does spreading kindness mean to you? Spreading kindness means doing something small or big that…

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Defeat the Doom

September 30, 2025

TFK Kid Reporter Marvin Pierre read Thrash Force and interviewed its author, Raj Sidhu. Read Marvin’s thoughts below. Thrash Force is a fantasy adventure written by Raj Sidhu. The book was inspired by Dungeons & Dragons, a role-playing game that…

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Digital Defender

September 25, 2025

In 2024, Tejasvi Manoj’s grandfather got an email from someone pretending to be a relative, asking for $2,000. It seemed to be an emergency, so he was ready to send the money. Luckily, he first called Tejasvi’s dad, who told…

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The Power of Play

September 25, 2025

TFK Kid Reporter Asha Curley spoke with Laila Lockhart Kraner, 17, star of Gabby’s Dollhouse: The Movie. It hit theaters in September. Read what Laila has to sa…

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Our Resolutions

September 24, 2025

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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Step into Another World

September 19, 2025

TFK Kid Reporter Vicky Sun read The Library of Unruly Treasures and interviewed its author, Jeanne Birdsall. Read Vicky’s thoughts below. In The Library of Unruly Treasures, a bold 11-year-old named Gwen MacKinnon goes to stay with her Uncle Matthew…

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Soaring Adventure

September 10, 2025

TFK Kid Reporter Vicky Sun speaks with author Jeanne Birdsall about her new book, The Library of Unruly Treasures. What inspired you to write this book? I’ve always wanted to be able to fly. All my life, especially when I…

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Weathering the Storm

September 2, 2025

TFK Kid Reporter Asha Curley read Where Only Storms Grow and interviewed its author, Alyssa Colman. Read Asha’s thoughts below. Where Only Storms Grow, a novel by Alyssa Colman, takes place in the Oklahoma Panhandle in the 1930s during the…

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Gen Alpha’s Impact

August 28, 2025

Members of Generation Alpha are introducing their parents to a whole new world. In July, public relations firm DKC released a report focusing on parents of kids ages 8 to 14. These kids are often referred to as Generation Alpha,…

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Opinion

Should People Be Polite to AI?

August 26, 2025

Artificial intelligence (AI) is quickly becoming part of everyday life. According to a 2024 Pew Research survey, most AI experts say adults in the U.S. interact with AI several times a day. That means chatbots, such as ChatGPT, and other…

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Girl Power

August 14, 2025

TIME and the LEGO Group joined up to celebrate the accomplishments of extraordinary girls who are making a big impact in their fields, from science and engineering to arts and athletics. Each barrier-breaking standout is paving the way for others…

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Meet Our Kid Reporters

August 13, 2025

We’ve got new faces joining the TIME for Kids crew! Read about the 2025–2026 team of TFK Kid Reporters. And keep an eye out for their articles in the magazine and online this school year. Asha Curley, 11 Scottsdale, Arizona …

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Outdoor Entrepreneur

July 10, 2025

TFK Kid Reporter Disha Rai interviewed Cam Brensinger, the founder and CEO of outdoor brand NEMO Equipment. Brensinger launched NEMO in 2002, when he was 26. Since then, he has turned NEMO into an award-winning brand known for its focus…

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Epic Hospitality

July 3, 2025

In May, TFK Kid Reporter Milo Bhushan attended a grand-opening event at Universal Epic Universe, a new theme park in Orlando, Florida. He spoke with people who prepare the park’s food and beverage offerings. Read Milo’s account below. Theme parks…

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Love and Loss

May 21, 2025

TFK Kid Reporter Rudrh Nair read The Storyteller and interviewed its author, Brandon Hobson. Read Rudrh’s thoughts below. Ziggy is a member of the Cherokee Nation, living in Poisonberry, New Mexico. Ziggy suffers from anxiety. Sometimes, he gets overwhelmed—especially when…

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Are You Ready to Report?

May 12, 2025

Do you have what it takes to write and report for TIME for Kids? Apply now for a chance to contribute to our magazines and website. TFK editors will choose up to 10 talented students to be TFK Kid Reporters…

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Worth the Fight

May 5, 2025

Some things really are worth fighting for. That’s what Ben Wang’s character learns in the sixth movie in the Karate Kid franchise. Wang plays Li Fong in Karate Kid: Legends. Li, a kung fu prodigy, moves from China to New…

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Out of the Box

April 23, 2025

TFK Kid Reporter Evelyn Peng read Unboxing Libby and interviewed its author, Steph Cherrywell. Ready Evelyn’s thoughts below. Unboxing Libby, by Steph Cherrywell, is a science-fiction novel about belonging. Humans are preparing to settle on Mars. A.I.Cademy Girls have populated…

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Cities in Bloom

April 17, 2025

An expanse of wildflowers is a stunning sight. But a wildflower meadow isn’t just nice to look at. It’s also doing important work. It promotes biodiversity. It produces food for pollinators, such as bees and butterflies. And it provides a…

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