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Let’s Fly

December 19, 2024

Wicked is now in movie theaters. It’s based on a hit Broadway musical. In the movie, Marissa Bode plays Nessarose, or Nessa. Like Nessa, Bode uses a wheelchair. She says she relates to Nessa “in many ways.” One is “her…

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Brave New Journey

December 19, 2024

Moana is back, in the movie Moana 2. This one was also inspired by Polynesian myths. Moana, Maui, and their crew are on a mission. They need to reunite the people of the nearby islands. It will not be easy.…

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Books

Same Same

November 6, 2024

Author Jennifer E. Smith and illustrator Leo Espinosa are the team behind The Creature of Habit. Readers of the book meet a large creature and a small one. The large creature does the exact same thing every day. He likes…

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Podcasts

Historic Hits

October 10, 2024

Historical Records is the newest podcast from Story Pirates. Each episode turns a person’s life story into a hip-hop song. Broadway actress Nimene Wureh hosts the show. “The purpose is to highlight people who are underrepresented. People who did amazing…

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Books

Beyond Halloween

October 10, 2024

Spooky Celebrations Around the World is a new book by Matt Ralphs. It details spooky traditions from different countries. Many cultures celebrate those who have died. But not all these celebrations are scary. They can be joyful and fun, too.…

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A Change of Heart

September 12, 2024

The movie The Wild Robot is based on a best-selling book by Peter Brown. It tells the story of a robot named Roz. She is shipwrecked on an island. At first, the animals there do not like her. Then danger…

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Big First Day

September 12, 2024

Alyssa Reynoso-Morris is the author of Gloriana, Presente. In the book, Gloriana is starting school. She is nervous. She does not speak much English. Spanish is her first language. Reynoso-Morris had the same experience. She spoke to TFK Kid Reporter…

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Draw Your Dreams

August 2, 2024

TFK Kid Reporter Ben Stern saw Harold and the Purple Crayon, which opens in theaters on August 2. Read his thoughts below. Imagine having a magic purple crayon that can bring your imagination to life. That’s exactly what happens in…

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Team Riley Returns

June 24, 2024

TFK Kid Reporter Sophia Zhang attended a screening of the new movie Inside Out 2. Read her thoughts below. Team Riley is back, in Inside Out 2, a sequel to 2015’s Inside Out. Joy, Sadness, Fear, Anger, and Disgust have…

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Cat Caper

May 28, 2024

TFK Kid Reporter Abhijay Potluri attended a screening of The Garfield Movie. Read his thoughts below. Garfield is living his usual lazy life with Jon and his dog friend, Odie, enjoying all the lasagna he can eat. But the cat’s…

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