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Book Bites: 300 Fantastic Facts! Space

March 26, 2026

These facts come from the pages of TIME for Kids books, which help curious kids learn more about their favorite topics. Rocket off toward the stars with these phenomenal facts about space. Scientists believe that, in the known universe, there…

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The book Roohi and Nate Are Not on the Same Page by stands in the center. The cover shows the title of the book with two kids facing away from eachother. Photos of the two authors appear in circles on each side, and a TIME for Kids Kid Reporter badge is in the corner.

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Unlikely Teamwork

March 24, 2026

TFK Kid Reporter Ethan Yu read Roohi and Nate Are Not on the Same Page and interviewed its author/illustrators, Supriya Kelkar and Jarrett Lerner. Read Ethan’s thoughts below. In Roohi and Nate Are Not on the Same Page, kids get…

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Cover of the book TIME for Kids: Spectacular Sea Creatures beside large yellow “BOOK BITES” text. The book's cover has photos of an orca, sea turtle, an otter, shark and fish.

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Book Bites: Spectacular Sea Creatures

March 12, 2026

These facts come from the pages of TIME for Kids books, which help curious kids learn more about their favorite topics. Explore awesome ocean facts about life under the sea. Growing up to 100 feet long and weighing up to…

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The book A Tale of Plagues and Perfumes by Jake Halpern and Peter Kujawinski stands in the center. The cover shows drawings of bottles, herbs, and an hourglass. Photos of the two authors appear in circles on each side, and a TIME for Kids Kid Reporter badge is in the corner.

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Sense of Adventure

March 10, 2026

TFK Kid Reporter Asha Curley read A Tale of Plagues and Perfumes and interviewed its authors, Jake Halpern and Peter Kujawinski. Read Asha’s thoughts below. In a world struggling with a deadly plague, Nia’s most powerful weapon is not a…

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The book AKU: Journey to Ibra by Micah Johnson stands next to a photo of the author. The cover shows a child wearing a space helmet walking through a glowing, colorful forest with a small alien.

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Big Dreams

March 5, 2026

TFK Kid Reporter Axel Foster speaks with author, painter, and former Major League Baseball player Micah Johnson about his new book, Aku: Journey to Ibra. How did you become an author? Well, it wasn’t the most conventional path. I left…

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A TIME for Kids book titled Kid Reporter Field Guide appears next to large text reading “Book Bites,” with illustrations of a microphone, camera, notebook, and pencil.

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Book Bites: Kid Reporter Field Guide

February 26, 2026

These ideas come from the pages of TIME for Kids books, which help curious kids learn more about their favorite topics. Interested in reporting the news (or applying to be a TFK Kid Reporter)? These journalism tips might help. As…

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A book titled Fros, Fades, and Braids: A Brief History of Black Hair in America by Sean Qualls against a bright orange background. The cover shows illustrated faces with different hairstyles. On the right is a close-up photo of the author, a man with a gray beard wearing a red knit cap. A TIME for Kids Kid Reporter badge appears in the top corner.

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Wear Your Crown

February 24, 2026

TFK Kid Reporter Aubrey Lamirault read Fros, Fades, and Braids and interviewed Sean Qualls, its author and illustrator. Read Aubrey’s thoughts below. Fros, Fades and Braids: A Brief History of Black Hair in America uses vibrant pictures to illustrate the…

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An animated goat leaps toward a basketball hoop while holding a basketball, with a small portrait of a man in a circle and a TIME for Kids Kid Reporter badge in the corner.

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Slam Dunk

February 18, 2026

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

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Two animated furry characters stand outdoors, one wearing a crown and holding a stick, with two small portrait photos above them and a TIME for Kids Kid Reporter badge in the corner.

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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 to learn firsthand how the animal kingdom operates. But when 19-year-old Mabel gets involved, she winds up having to save both the…

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A TIME for Kids book titled Amazing Athletes appears next to large text reading “Book Bites,” with illustrated sports balls like a basketball, football, baseball, tennis ball, and soccer ball.

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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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