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Healthy Farming
Hometown heroes come in all shapes, sizes, and occupations. This issue shines the spotlight on a special farming family well-known in their community for their unusual practices. Meet the Salatin’s and visit their farm, Polyface, where “environmentally friendly’ practices are … Continue reading
Hometown Hero: Tamika Catchings
Heroes come in all shapes, sizes, races and genders! In this issue readers will meet a healthy hero interviewed by the winner of Kid Scoop’s Young Journalist award. The Women’s National Basketball Association’s Tamika Catchings describes the health challenges she … Continue reading
Meet Poet Jack Prelutsky
Children love the rhythm and rhyme of poetry. When filled with creative use of language and just a touch of silliness, poetry can motivate children to read for pleasure. This issue looks at the poets behind the poems and provides … Continue reading
Soul Surfer: Bethany Hamilton
Heroes are all around and their achievements—great and small—inspire others. One of the most exciting parts of a newspaper reporter’s job is the chance to meet and talk with people who have inspiring stories to tell. In this issue, Kid … Continue reading
