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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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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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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.

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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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Two illustrated children’s books are shown side by side: All the Blues in the Sky, featuring a girl looking upward against a blue background, and Fireworks, showing bright fireworks lighting up a night sky above two small figures.

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Winning Books

February 6, 2026

Got any great book recommendations? The American Library Association (ALA) does. Last month, the organization gave out two highly anticipated awards. The John Newbery Medal is for the most outstanding contribution to children’s literature. It was awarded to All the…

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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.

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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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