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A Heroic Homecoming

October 4, 2023

Percy Jackson is back, for his toughest adventure yet. He’s applying to college. The Chalice of the Gods is Rick Riordan’s latest book. It takes place in his sprawling world of modern mythology. It’s his first Percy adventure in 14…

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Music and Theater

Creativity Unleashed

September 20, 2023

Story Pirates is a theater group. It invites students from around the world to submit original stories. Then it brings the stories to life onstage. It travels the country performing them. Lee Overtree and friends came up with the idea for…

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A Folkloric Feast

September 13, 2023

Nasuġraq Rainey Hopson is an author and illustrator. She has been inspired by her Iñupiaq culture. The Iñupiaq people are native to Alaska. Hopson’s debut novel, Eagle Drums, is based on Iñupiaq folklore about a great feast. The great feast…

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Movies and Television

Spring Movie Preview

April 19, 2023

Get ready for fun at the movies! This spring, an old favorite is returning to the big screen, starring an exciting young actor. Another film will introduce you to a new world. Here are two TFK tips about must-see movies…

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Spring Reads

April 13, 2023

We asked TFK Kid Reporters to review some of the year’s best books so far. Here’s what they had to say. The Astronaut’s Guide To Leaving the Planet Have you ever imagined somersaulting in zero gravity? Do you dream of…

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Movies and Television

Oh, Brother!

April 12, 2023

Mario and Luigi are back, in The Super Mario Bros. Movie. The computer-animated adventure follows Mario’s quest through the Mushroom Kingdom. He’s there to rescue his brother Luigi from the clutches of the fire-breathing Bowser. Charlie Day voices Luigi. He’s…

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Culture

Got Science Questions?

March 8, 2023

When you have a science question not covered in school, where can you turn? Check out Tumble. It’s a podcast for kids about scientific exploration and discovery. Tumble is hosted by Marshall Escamilla and Lindsay Patterson. The show takes questions…

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Animals Young and Old

March 8, 2023

In her latest book— How Old Is a Whale? —Lily Murray looks at the life spans and life cycles of 27 animals. One is the adult mayfly. Some live for just five minutes. Others last up to 24 hours. But…

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Movies and Television

Money-Minded

February 15, 2023

What’s cryptocurrency? Why can’t kids have jobs? These are just two of the questions explored in Million Bazillion. It’s a podcast that teaches kids about business and the economy. In each episode, hosts Bridget Bodnar and Ryan Perez answer a…

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Books

A Booming Book

February 15, 2023

In a wild and wacky follow-up to his best-selling book The Ice Cream Machine, Adam Rubin returns with another set of short stories: The Human Kaboom. Like his previous book, this one serves up six original tales that all have…

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