Thank you, readers, for being the heart of KidsPost
As we say goodbye, a big thank-you to those kids who shared their stories and their creativity with us
By Christina BarronSports columnist Fred Bowen offers parting words of advice
Bowen has written for KidsPost since it started in April 2000. He has learned a lot — especially about youth sports.
By Fred BowenMiddle-school engineering students use empathy to solve problems
Relatives and friends with challenges such as arthritis inspired Carson Middle School students to come up with solutions
By Ann Cameron Siegal‘Freewater,’ a tale of escaped enslaved people, wins Newbery Medal
Amina Luqman-Dawson’s novel won the highest honor in children’s literature. ‘Hot Dog’ named best picture book.
By Mary QuattlebaumMove over groundhog, it’s Armadillo Day
On February 2, Texans will turn to armadillo Bee Cave Bob to predict how long winter will last
By Marylou TousignantNBA scores are going up, thanks to the three-pointer
Nearly all of the teams average more than 110 points per game and many players average more than 20.
By Fred BowenAnimals inspire scientists to solve problems that humans face
Scientists at Syracuse University use their movement and behavior in technology.
By Lela NargiKids help scientists by taking part in medical trials
Improving asthma medicines or coronavirus vaccines takes testing.
By Rita ZeidnerLunar New Year photos from around the world
People in Asia, the Americas and Europe are among those celebrating Lunar New Year.
By Washington Post staffWhen winter gets weird: Thundersnow, frost quakes and more
An expert explains some of the stranger events caused by weather that happen in winter.
By Jason BittelSkier Mikaela Shiffrin could set new mark for World Cup wins
She recently tied Lindsey Vonn’s 82 Alpine skiing World Cup victories. With several races to go, she could challenge Ingemar Stenmark’s record of 86.
By Fred BowenFour foods to enjoy during Lunar New Year
The Lunar New Year begins Sunday. Here are tasty ways to celebrate.
By Olivia McCormackMeg Medina named Ambassador for Young People’s Literature
Author of the Merci Suárez series plans to encourage kids to talk about books as part of her “Cuéntame” theme.
By Christina Barron7 reasons the world loves Dolly Parton
The country music superstar, who turns 77 this week, has fans for more reasons than her singing.
By Suzanne SladeClass of KidsPost: Pinecrest School fourth- and fifth-graders
Marilyn Barrette teaches students who love books and a certain rock band.
By Christina BarronWhat was Martin Luther King Jr. like as a child? A prankster and ‘an ordinary kid.’
He sometimes popped off the heads of his sister’s dolls to use them as baseballs.
By Harrison SmithTeen creates a cupcake to honor Martin Luther King Jr. and Black History Month
Baker Michael Platt, 14, uses flavor of sweet potato pie, a traditional African American dessert.
By Kris CoronadoDamar Hamlin’s injury raises issues about other football dangers
His heart incident is said to be very rare but other serious football injuries are not.
By Fred BowenIllustrator Jerry Pinkney tells his own story in his final book
His son talks about “Just Jerry” and life at home with his dad who died in 2021.
By Abby McGanney NolanTwin ambition: Her home business sparked him to start one, too
12-year-olds River and Ryder Rogers run their own companies and appear at fairs as a creative duo.
By Andrea Sachs