Meet Our Kid Reporters
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This year’s TFK Kid Reporters were chosen from 300 applicants in a nationwide competition. The crew will report on local and national news for TIME for Kids. Here are some fun facts about our newest reporters. Want to be a TFK Kid Reporter next year? Check timeforkids.com in March 2019 for an announcement.
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Name Ishaan Bhattacharya
Age 12
Home San Francisco, California
Ishaan likes reading, soccer, and playing the violin. Being late is his pet peeve.
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Name Alana Cho
Age 13
Home Rancho Palos Verdes, California
Alana spends her free time writing short stories. She can’t live without her laptop.
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Name William Holland
Age 13
Home Rockville, Maryland
William likes design and technology. He spends his free time making things on his 3D printer.
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Name Belle Irby
Age 12
Home Conway, Arkansas
Belle enjoys doing photography. Her photo won Best in Show at the Arkansas State Fair.
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Name Minoo Jang
Age 12
Home Redmond, Washington
Minoo’s prized possession is his oboe. He hopes to become an architect or engineer.
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Name Josh Lee
Age 12
Home Chicago, Illinois
Josh looks up to Barack Obama and hopes to interview him. His favorite movie is Black Panther.
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Name Roman Peterson
Age 11
Home New York, New York
Roman loves sports, especially tennis. His favorite musical group is Imagine Dragons.
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Name Tiana Sirmans
Age 8
Home New Castle, Delaware
Tiana likes to travel. Her proudest accomplishment is starting her own jewelry line.
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Name Maria Suarez
Age 10
Home Bellaire, Texas
Maria looks up to Stephen Hawking and Ruth Bader Ginsburg. She can’t live without her art supplies.
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Name Ruby West
Age 13
Home Bozeman, Montana
Ruby loves science and wants to write about space. She does contortion in her spare time.