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What does being an activist mean? Why did you become one? It means pushing others to take action. I’m looking to help kids get motivated to take action for the environment. When I was 4, I found a plastic bottle at a river…
Plastic is everywhere. According to the United Nations, enough plastic waste to fill 2,000 garbage trucks is dumped into waterways such as oceans, rivers, and lakes each day. There’s plastic litter at the bottom of the ocean and on top…
Robert Kurtz finds himself working right in the middle of a composting revolution. Kurtz is a commercial solutions manager at Rust Belt Riders. The composting company is based in Cleveland, Ohio. Its goal is to fight climate change by recycling…
More than a trillion cicadas are coming to the United States. Two broods of the red-eyed flying insects are emerging from the ground this month. People in the Midwest and Southeast should expect a season of high-pitched buzzing. Brood XIX…
Charlotte Liebling considers herself a “world watcher”—someone who carefully observes the world around her. Here’s an example: When she was in college, Liebling volunteered at a store that sold secondhand goods. She observed people bringing in items to donate, including…
When I was younger, I loved the band BTS. I had a doll of one of my favorite members, V. My uncle gave him to me as a present for my birthday. I was very happy when I found out.…
People everywhere celebrate Earth Day on April 22. It’s a day set aside for us all to do our part to help the planet. But you don’t have to wait for April 22 to show your appreciation for the environment.…
Are you looking for a book to read for Earth Day? These new books explore the theme of the environment in different ways. The Curse of Eelgrass Bog uses fantasy and magic to make an important point. The Secret Language…
On March 13, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill that could force ByteDance, which owns TikTok, to sell the video-sharing app. Lawmakers are concerned that TikTok is a threat to national security. ByteDance is based in China. Lawmakers…
Parts of the United States are preparing for quite the astrological event. On April 8, a total solar eclipse will be visible in 15 states. The other continental states will be able to see a partial solar eclipse. A solar…
Ancient magic. A talking tiger. The Tiger’s Apprentice, streaming now, is an animated movie filled with marvels. Brandon Soo Hoo voices Tom Lee, the movie’s young hero. TFK Kid Reporter Sophia Zhang interviewed the actor about his character and experiences.…
Haili Smith, 16, says she and her sibling, Brooke, “have very different tastes in books.” Haili likes spine-tinglers. Brooke, 13, prefers fantasy. What they share is the belief that kids are more motivated to read if they relate to a…
It’s back! The TFK Kid Reporter Contest is now open. Think you have what it takes? Apply for a chance to report for our magazines and website. TFK editors will choose up to 10 talented students to be TFK Kid…
We asked TFK Kid Reporters to review some new books that readers might enjoy. Here’s what they had to say. Daughters of the Lamp Sahara has always felt insignificant. She follows logic and always has a plan. But a…
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 You don’t need to be a superhero…
Nadine Fonseca is a career development expert. Here, she writes about promoting fairness and respect in the workplace. In school, some people just won’t get along, and even in a work environment, not everyone behaves in a professional manner.…
Your career journey can take you in an infinite number of directions. Wherever you’re headed, power skills will help you on your way. Check out the Your Hot Job site, at timeforkids.com/your-hot-job. Meet the people below, and others, who use…
Everyone’s career journey is different. Discovering your talents and interests will guide you. So will working on your power skills. From time management to problem-solving, these skills will prove useful in any role you choose. Junior Journalists, we want to…
Mia Tramz had spent 11 years working at a desk in an office when, one day, she felt ready to try something totally new. Your Hot Job spoke with Tramz about her career change and her new life working at…
If you enjoy learning about interesting jobs, find this article and more like it on Your Hot Job, TFK's career-focused website for kids. What does your future hold? Daniel Matthews is a paramedic in the province of New Brunswick, Canada.…
