The Week Junior US

Introducing The Week Junior! It’s filled with fascinating stories and facts, written to engage children and encourage them to explore and understand the world around them. Every week, The Week Junior reports on an array of topics from around the globe, including animals and nature, science and technology, as well as sports, books, movies, and more!

Barron Prize awarded to young heroes

A winner who’s still a hero

Jewish holidays are observed

Equality advocate is remembered

IT’S AN AMAZING WEEK FOR…

Largest US school districts ban AI

A return to paper

WORD OF THE WEEK

THE WEEK IN HISTORY

Airport to honor Dolly Parton

Major landmark supports birds

Happiest states are announced

Fat Bear Week is set to begin

Around the world

Should museums stop using dioramas? • Many people enjoy the displays, but others say they have outlived their purpose.

Paving her own path • Baseball star Britt Apgar is breaking barriers in the sport she loves.

Singer on a mission

Actor is honored

OVERHEARD

Secret to naked mole rats’ leadership

A peaceful transition

Beetles named for anime character

Good week / Bad week

Animal of the week • Asian giant squirrel

ASK AN EXPERT

Our contest winners!

Nature Photo Contest AGES 11–14

Did Egyptian princesses use weapons?

Artifacts for the afterlife

Better posture could boost your mood

Oldest smallpox found in mummies

A friendly robot that floats

New champions at US Open

Americans win juniors titles

Historic start to NFL season

COACH OF THE WEEK

MORE BIG MOMENTS

A magical animated adventure • In Forgotten Island, two friends enter a world inspired by Filipino folklore and mythology.

Special sounds and songs

Game show set in Wonka’s factory

READER RECOMMENDS

3 MORE PICKS TO ENJOY THIS WEEK

Building 903

Find your next great read

Guess the book this quote comes from

Lois Lowry

Reader recommends

3 new installments in a favorite series • From mystery to fantasy, your next book pick is ready to crack open!

Practice your interview skills • A best-selling author shares how to ask questions that lead to interesting answers.

Super storyteller

Recycle items to make miniature picture frames

LIFE HACK

Puzzles

That’s unbelievable!

Editor’s note

CHARITY OF THE WEEK

SHARING BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS

Teacher OF THE WEEK

How much of this week’s news can you remember?

The Week Junior

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