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Each year since 2000, our editors have selected a team of students to report for TIME for Kids. That’s more than 250 kids who’ve joined our crew! And nothing brings us more joy than seeing former TFK Kid Reporters pursue…
Meet Brody Maggin, a 10-year-old Service Star from Montgomery County, Maryland. Brody’s love for nature inspired him to start a composting program at his school. He hopes the program will reduce waste and help the planet. TFK reader Rohan Kasi…
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…
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…
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…
Meet 10-year-old Service Star Penelope Jordan. She opened a lemonade stand to raise money for Columbus House, a New Haven, Connecticut, nonprofit group that serves people facing homelessness. She’s raised more than $20,000 so far. TFK Kid Reporter Vicky Sun…
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…
TFK Kid Reporter Dylan Patel is an ant enthusiast. He traveled to the California Academy of Sciences, in San Francisco, to speak with entomologist Brian Fisher. Here, Dylan shares what he learned about a career devoted to studying insects. Brian…
If you traveled to space tomorrow, what skills would you need? You’d need to know how to operate your spacecraft. You’d need to know how to stay healthy in orbit. You’d need to know how to conduct a spacewalk. NASA…
Jack Leandro loves ice hockey. “He was pretty much born in the rink,” his mom, Lyndsey, told TIME for Kids. As a baby, Jack watched his dad and grandfather play. By age 2, he was on the ice. He learned…
TFK Kid Reporter Hanming Wang read The Road from Nowhere and interviewed its author, Avi. Read Hanming’s thoughts below. In his newest book, award-winning author Avi transports readers to a tiny silver-mining town in 1893. The Road from Nowhere takes…
Kids who dream of writing a book will find guidance and inspiration in a new podcast. StoryKind was created to encourage young people to read and write stories. It was launched in January, and is available on podcast platforms. StoryKind…
TFK Kid Reporter Asha Curley read Asterwood and interviewed its author, Jacquelyn Stolos. Read Asha’s thoughts below. Imagine walking from your backyard into a magical forest. Everyone there is depending on you. Jacquelyn Stolos’s novel Asterwood follows Madelyn and her…
Join a community of kids who are making the world a better and brighter place. TFK Service Stars know that even the smallest actions can make a big impact. Mission of the Month Kindness counts! We’ll feature kids who are…
When Legacy Jackson was 2, she and her family spent a cold Christmas morning in downtown St. Louis, Missouri. They were handing out hot soup and warm clothes to people in need. Legacy’s mom, Kynedra Ogunnaike, says volunteering is a…
Meet Service Star Patrick Finnegan,12, who volunteers as a peer mediator in Savannah, Georgia. TFK Kid Reporter Madeline Martinez spoke with Patrick about his efforts. What does a peer mediator do? They oversee a conflict that two or more students…
Meet Service Star Shubham Roy-Choudhury, 14. He’s the founder of Lunar Academy, a student-led program in New Jersey. It provides free tutoring and educational resources. TFK Kid Reporter Vicky Sun spoke with Shubham about his efforts. What motivated you to…
TFK Kid Reporter Axel Foster read The Free State of Jax and interviewed its author, Jennifer A. Nielsen. Read Axel’s thoughts below. The Free State of Jax is set in the fictional town of Walkonby, Kansas. Jaxon (Jax) Averett is…
Service Star Avery Jenkins, 11, started Avery’s Helpful Hair Kits. It’s an organization in Evanston, Illinois, giving foster kids with textured and curly hair access to products that help them look their best. TFK Kid Reporter Aubrey Lamirault spoke with…
