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Welcome to our 2025 Summer of Reading campaign!

We asked more than 200 children from across the country what middle-grade books they enjoy most to create The 50 Books Kids Love Most list. We hope the picks will keep you excited to read all summer.

Enter to win books! We’re challenging kids to read three books this summer (any books you like!) and enter our sweepstakes. Five kids will win books. Winners will be drawn at random, and the deadline to apply is August 9. Find the entry form here. Happy reading!

More Summer of Reading fun!

• Start your own book club! Check out the tips, plus use our Book of the Month Club to find new titles!
• Big debate: Should you read a book more than once?
• Make a painted bookmark! This is an easy craft for you to create on your own or with a group of friends.

From everyone at The Week Junior, happy summer!

The Week Junior wants kids to enjoy reading all summer!

Welcome to our 2025 Summer of Reading campaign! We asked hundreds of children from across the country what middle-grade books they enjoy most to create The 50 Books Kids Love Most list. We hope these picks will keep your child excited to read all summer.

Enter to win books!

We’re challenging kids to read three books this summer (any books they like!) and enter our sweepstakes. Five kids will win books. Winners will be drawn at random, and the deadline to apply is August 9. Find the entry form here. Happy reading!

Meet the authors!

The Week Junior invited children to our virtual book event on June 12.

Kids heard from acclaimed middle-grade authors who have exciting new books coming out this summer. They discovered how authors come up with story ideas, make revisions, and illustrate their work. We also addressed questions that children submitted for the event.

You and your young reader can watch this event below!

Executive Editor Mindy Walker joined “CBS Mornings Plus” to reveal exciting picks from our list of 50 Books Kids Love Most. Plus, she shared tips for parents to keep kids reading all summer long!

More Summer of Reading fun!

• Kids can start their own book club! Check out the tips, and browse popular titles at The Week Junior Book Club!
• Big debate: Should you read a book more than once?
• Make a painted bookmark! This easy craft is fun for kids to do on their own or with a group.
• Create bookends! Children can use them to display their favorite books.

Why is it so important for kids to read for pleasure?

• Reading for pleasure builds brain function, vocabulary, and concentration. Students who read for 20 minutes a day encounter 1.8 million words a year, significantly boosting their vocabularies.
• It builds empathy and connects children to people and places beyond their experience. Research shows that 74% of kids say reading helps them understand the world.
• It unlocks the door to learning for a lifetime. The key is to let children read what they want and to make it joyful and fun. Join in and see what happens!

From everyone at The Week Junior, happy summer!

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Spring into action

12 amazing activities for parents to do with kids this spring

With warmer temperatures, more hours of daylight, and bursts of color, spring can be full of energy and hope. The Week Junior has picked 12 activities to help your child make the most of the season. Whether it’s creating and baking, learning something new, or exploring the outdoors, we’ve got something to interest everyone. While some activities can be tried alone or with friends or family, some may require a helping hand. Good luck, and don’t forget to email us and share a photo of the fun to hello@theweekjunior.com.

Create and bake

Build an apple bird feeder

You need: apple, apple corer, string, three small sticks, sunflower seeds

Carefully remove the apple core with the corer. Thread the string through the hole in the middle of the apple, then tie the end to one of the sticks. Push the sunflower seeds into the top half of the apple for the birds to eat, and insert the last two sticks into the side of the apple to serve as perches for the birds. Lastly, hang the apple onto a tree or bush, and see how many birds you can spot pecking at the seeds and apple.

Make chocolate cornflakes cakes

You need: 3½ tablespoons butter, 3½ ounces chocolate (broken into chunks), 3 tablespoons golden syrup, ½ cup cornflakes, 12 cupcake liners

Slowly melt the butter, chocolate, and golden syrup together in a saucepan on a stovetop, or in a microwave-safe bowl in the microwave, taking care not to let it burn. Allow it to cool a little before mixing in the cornflakes. Stir the ingredients together and spoon the mixture into 12 cupcake liners arranged on a baking tray. Put tray in the refrigerator to set.

Make a tin-can wind chime

You need: paintbrush, colored acrylic paint, 4 tin cans (empty and clean, with tape around the top to cover sharp edges), hammer, nail, scissors, string, 4 beads

Paint each tin a different color. When the paint has dried, ask an adult to tap a small hole in the top of each tin with the hammer and nail. Next, cut a length of string around 12 inches long and tie a bead to one end. Tie a knot in the string about 4 inches above the bead, then carefully feed the string through the hole in one tin, so the knot and bead are on the inside. Do the same with each of the other tins, using different lengths of string. Tie the tins from a branch or a clothesline and wait for the wind to blow.

Bake a loaf of bread

You need: 3 cups whole-wheat or white bread flour, .25 oz. sachet of fast-action dried yeast, 1 teaspoon salt, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 tablespoon honey, 2-pound loaf pan

1. Mix the flour, yeast, and salt with your hands in a large bowl. Stir 10 ounces of hot water with the oil and honey, then stir these into the dry ingredients to make a soft dough.
2. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 5 minutes until the dough no longer feels sticky. Sprinkle with a little more flour if you need it.
3. Put the dough in the pan, cover with a plastic food bag, and leave it to rise for 1 hour. Make sure the dough has filled the pan, and it no longer springs back when you press it with your finger.
4. Heat the oven to 400[degree symbol] F. Make a few cuts across the top of the loaf with a knife, then bake for 30 to 35 minutes until the loaf is risen and golden. Remove the bread from the pan, place onto a cooling rack, and tap the base of the bread to check that it is cooked (it should sound hollow). Let cool.

Learn something new

Build a bug hotel

You need: a small, clear plastic bottle, things to put inside (like sticks, leaves, tree bark, and pine cones from your local area), string

Cut the ends off a clear, plastic bottle to make a tube. Fill the tube with as many of the sticks, leaves, bark, and pine cones as you can, making sure they don’t fall out. Next, use a string to hang your bug hotel from a tree or tuck it under a bush. Wait a few days and see who visits.

Learn about birds

Observe different bird behaviors and what they mean. Start by heading to an outdoor space, like your backyard or a park, where different bird species can be seen. Research what types of birds you’re looking at using the free Audubon Bird Guide App, and try to identify what they’re doing. They could be flocking (creating large groups to fly or feed, creating safety in numbers), preening (cleaning their feathers using their beak or feet), hiding (using camouflage or cover to protect themselves from predators), or singing (communicating using calls and songs). Write down your findings in a notebook, recording things like which behaviors are most common or how they differ between bird species.

Create a collage self-portrait

You need: newspapers, magazines, scissors, paper, glue stick

Try learning more about yourself by creating a self-portrait that reflects your personality. Start by cutting out images and words from a newspaper or magazine. Think about what reflects you as a person: Your interests, hobbies, and how you are feeling are good places to begin. Arrange the words and pictures onto a sheet of paper before gluing them down. This allows you to experiment with where you want to place everything and to see how the shapes and colors combine. When you’re ready, glue them into place. Ask your family and friends if they recognize you from the self-portrait.

Grow your own food

You need: seed trays or small pots with holes in the bottom for drainage, seed compost, spring-growing seeds like tomatoes or pole beans, clear plastic bag

Fill the pots almost to the top with seed compost. Place the seeds on the surface, cover them with some more compost, and water gently. Leave the pots on a warm, sunny windowsill covered with a plastic bag until you see shoots appear. Once this happens, space them out into larger pots. In late spring, plant them in the ground or in compost bags, and water every day. Tall climbing plants, like pole beans, will need strong supports like a trellis or stakes.

Explore the outdoors

Try Geocaching

Geocaching is a game that people play all over the world. Just like a treasure hunt, you search for tiny boxes called caches that have been hidden in all kinds of places nearby. It’s a great game for exploring the outdoors with family and friends and can be played anywhere, including in the city, the woods, the beach, or even on mountaintops.

Create an account online here or through the Geocaching app to view a map of geocaches near you. Don’t forget to bring a pen. When you find the geocache, sign and date the logbook. Place the geocache back where you found it and record your experience online.

Organize a team game

Warmer weather makes spring the perfect season for outdoor team sports. Being active outdoors with friends and family is not only fun, but it’s also great for your physical and mental health. So gather some friends, find a bat, a ball, or a Frisbee—or anything you have on hand—and organize a team sport. Try a game that you haven’t played before, like Ultimate Frisbee, volleyball, or cricket, and you might inspire other teams to start a tournament.

Map your neighborhood

No matter how long you’ve lived in your area, there’s always more you can discover. Making a map is not only creative and useful, but it also helps you become more aware of the world around you. So grab a pen and some paper and take a walk, making notes and sketching as you go. Notice if your street is straight or curvy, and how many other houses, stores, and other buildings are there. Think about natural elements like trees, ponds, or parks. Include this information as you sketch out your map. Use color to mark the different places and include a key: For example, the houses could be marked as red squares and the trees as green triangles.

Track and trail

Set up a trail outside for others to follow. This works really well in a wooded area, but you can try it anywhere, even inside your home. Use twigs, leaves, stones, or any other available materials to make basic signs. These can be arrows and crosses to show the way and warn of obstacles along the path, and circles to tell people they’ve reached the finish point. Think about how long you want your trail to be, how you can protect it from getting damaged as people follow the signs you’ve created, and whether there will be a prize at the end.

Creative writing is a fun way to express your thoughts and emotions.

One form of creative writing is a short story. “A story is like a playground for your imagination,” Lee Overtree, co-founder and creative director of The Story Pirates, told The Week Junior. “It’s a great place to experiment and try new ideas,” Overtree said.

Submit a story!

Write a story from your imagination that is inspired by the Photos of the Week section in The Week Junior. (It can be any photo from any week.) Then go to storypirates.com/theweekjunior to submit your story and have a chance to be featured on an upcoming podcast episode! If the Story Pirates read your story and adapt it, it could look like The Alien That Discovered Banana Bread!

Listen to the podcast episode

In this special episode, The Story Pirates hosts Lee and Peter announce a fun story spark for season 7 of the The Story Pirates Podcast in partnership with The Week Junior. You can listen to The Story Pirates wherever you get your podcasts.

Access our special teacher guide

Parents and teachers, access our special teacher guide to help you plan fun creative writing activities to inspire your child or student.

We have teamed up with award-winning kids and family podcast creators, Tinkercast, to inspire curiosity around the 2024 election and to make a complex topic fun for our readers! Together with Tinkercast, we see this big moment in our democracy as an opportunity to learn the HOWs and WOWs of an election.

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A message from our editor-in-chief

All of us at The Week Junior are heartbroken at the news of the shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas. I have heard from many parents who aren’t sure what to say to their children, and I’d like to try to help.

First, know that even if you try to shield your children from this news, all but the youngest will hear about it. As difficult as it is, it’s better for them if they hear about it from you and know that you will discuss difficult news with them when it happens. You are a source of truth and comfort to them.

My advice is to be honest, speak calmly, and keep it simple. Encourage kids to say how they feel. Let them ask you questions, and respond as best you can. Mention the people who helped. Limit visual media in your home as the images can be upsetting.

The fact that this happened at a school—a place of familiarity and safety—makes it especially troubling to many children. Emphasize their school’s safety measures. Validate any concerns they have. If you notice behavior changes, contact your school psychologist or pediatrician.

This is a time to reinforce your family’s values. You could donate to one of the many fundraisers that have been established for victims’ families, for example. It’s powerful for kids to feel that they are helping. Above all, hold your children tight and let them know how much you love them.

With kindest regards,

Andrea Barbalich

Explain the news in a thoughtful way

The Week Junior covered the tragedy at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, in Issue 112. Andrea also wrote about it in her editor’s note. The goal of our coverage, in words and images, is to present the facts in a thoughtful, calm, and age-appropriate way while avoiding upsetting details and focusing on calls for change. If you feel comfortable, we urge you to discuss the story with your children and answer any questions they may have.

Help kids understand their feelings

Also in Issue 112, we include a special two-page story about coping with the range of feelings children may experience when upsetting things happen in the world. We interviewed two experts in child psychology to provide this advice, which includes talking to trusted adults, doing things kids enjoy, and taking action to support others. We also include a page where kids can write or draw how they feel, another step experts recommend.

A message from our editor-in-chief

Hello to The Week Junior community,

We know that many children have questions about what's happening in Ukraine. Here are a few thoughts about how to handle these sensitive discussions.

• Answer their questions honestly and calmly, without providing more detail than is appropriate for their maturity level.
•  Look at a map together and show them where Russia and Ukraine are. Explain that many countries around the world, including the US, do not support this action and are taking steps to stop the conflict.
• Ask children what they know and what they think. Giving them a chance to share their thoughts helps them feel empowered, and letting them know you are there to listen is reassuring. If they are worried about something that is inaccurate, you can correct it.
• Focus on the helpers, from the nations and nonprofits sending food and supplies to the neighboring countries taking refugees in. 
• Reinforce your family's values. You can say you are concerned for the Ukrainian people and the members of the military who are involved and that you hope for peace.

Two articles I was recently quoted in provide additional advice. I invite you to read the Associated Press story on talking to children about Ukraine and these helpful tips from New Jersey Family.

With kind regards,

Andrea Barbalich

Help kids understand the news

The Week Junior is covering the Russian invasion into Ukraine as the news unfolds. The goal of our coverage, in words and images, is to present the facts in a clear, calm, accurate, and straightforward way. Here are our articles from Issue 98, Issue 99, Issue 100, Issue 101, Issue 102, Issue 103, Issue 104, Issue 104 again, Issue 105, Issue 106, Issue 107, Issue 108, Issue 110, Issue 110 again, Issue 111, Issue 112

Download our special Teacher Guide here

Give kids opportunities to help

People around the world are helping those in need and taking action to end the conflict. Kids can make a difference too. We’ve identified four steps they can take with help from an adult: support a relief organization, write to an elected official, reach out to others with kind words, and display a poster for peace.

• Find more details in our article titled “Show your support for peace.” 
• Download our poster template.
• See a selection of posters kids have made.
• Watch the media coverage of kids' posters for peace on Scripps News and PIX11 New York.

How to talk to kids about Election 2024

Kids share their thoughts on the election

At The Week Junior, we know children care about the 2024 election and the issues facing America. To hear their thoughts, we worked with polling company YouGov to survey 799 children, ages 8 to 14, across the US. This nationally representative sample makes it clear that kids have strong views and are eager to voice their opinions. Check out the results and ask your child if they agree!

Helping kids understand Election 2024

The Week Junior is covering Election 2024 as it unfolds. Our news stories are written in a calm, factual, and age-appropriate way to help kids make sense of what’s going on. Our coverage includes:

• President-elect chooses staff
• Senate, House, and governor results
• Donald Trump elected US President
• Global effect of US election
• America chooses other top leaders
• Candidates sprint to the finish line
• Candidates make final appeal to voters
• How to get kids involved in the election
• All about the Electoral College
• State spotlight: 7 races to watch
• Should kids be allowed to vote?
• Election moves into final phase
• Democratic VP nominee chosen
• Biden exits Presidential race
• Republicans rally around Trump
• Questions being raised in US election
• Presidential nominees are official
• Nation gets set for elections
• All about life in the White House
• All about the US Congress
• Should Election Day be a national holiday?

The Week Junior on TV

We joined forces with NBC Nightly News: Kids Edition for a special episode of the show dedicated to the election. Watch it here.

Fun election activities for kids

We have teamed up with Tinkercast to inspire curiosity about the 2024 election! To kick things off, read our interview with Mindy Thomas, the engaging host of Two Whats?! And a Wow! Check out more details on this special program, plus materials to inspire your child.

What does democracy mean to you?

Elections can help kids understand the concept of a democracy and decide what it means to them. We’ve provided a form they can use to share their ideas, in words and drawings, with us. You can email the form to hello@theweekjunior.com. We will publish some submissions in future issues.

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Welcome to our 2024 Summer of Reading campaign!

We asked 250 children from across the country what middle-grade books they enjoy most to create The 50 Books Kids Love Most list. We hope the picks will keep you excited to read all summer.

Enter to win books! We’re also challenging kids to read three books this summer (any books they like!) and enter our sweepstakes. Five kids will win books, and one of them will also win a personal video call with one of our Author Ambassadors. Winners will be drawn at random. To apply, go to tinyurl.com/TWJUS-ReadingChallenge with an adult. The deadline to apply is August 9. Happy reading!

Meet Hena Khan

Listen to Hena Khan talk about her new book We Are Big Time in a special video she made for fans of The Week Junior.

Talk about We Are Big Time

We Are Big Time blends action-packed basketball games with subplots about friendships, family life, and prejudice. Here are questions to get a conversation going with friends and family who have also read the book.

1. How does being on the team help Aliya adjust to her new hometown?

2. Should Aliya have been co-captain since she’s only a freshman? Why or why not?
3. What do you think contributed most to the team’s improvement?

4. How does the team stand up to prejudice and bias?
5. Do you think the portrayal of Aliya having to juggle basketball and schoolwork was realistic? Why or why not?

6. What qualities do you like best about the team’s coach?

Meet Johnnie Christmas

Listen to Johnnie Christmas talk about his new book Gamerville in a special video he made for fans of The Week Junior.

Talk about Gamerville

With a clever premise and fun characters, Gamerville may make you consider the pros and cons of technology, especially the way it can affect friendships. Here are questions to get a conversation going with friends and family who have also read it.

1. Does Max spend too much time playing video games during the school year? Why or why not?

2. What are some realizations Max makes about himself after going away to sleepaway camp?
3. How does the art in the book help tell the story?

4. Do you agree or disagree with the camp’s plan to change its program the following year? Explain your answer.
5. Which character would you most want to be friends with and why?

6. How do you think technology affects the friendships in the story?

Meet Kekla Magoon

Listen to Kekla Magoon talk about the new book The Secret Library in a special video she made for fans of The Week Junior.

Talk about The Secret Library

The Secret Library is an enchanting fantasy full of twists that gives readers plenty to think about with its themes of race, inequality, and deception. Here are questions to get a conversation going with friends and family who have also read the book.

1. Should Dally have waited until she was older to explore the secret library? Why or why not?
2. How do you think Dally’s life would be different if her family’s past hadn’t been kept secret?
3. What are some ways that Dally shows courage?
4. Why was it important for Dally to discover more about her father’s side of the family?
5. Which of Dally’s adventures was the most thrilling?
6. How does Dally become more connected to the Black community as the story unfolds?

Meet Katherine Applegate

Listen to Katherine Applegate talk about her new book The One and Only Family in a special video she made for fans of The Week Junior.

Talk about The One and Only Family

While The One and Only Family has a hopeful message, it still raises concerns about animals being kept in captivity. Here are questions to get a conversation going with friends and family who have also read the book:

1. What are the pros and cons of raising baby gorillas in the sanctuary rather than the wild?
2. Should the sanctuary have allowed visitors to name the twins? Why or why not?
3. Why do you think Ivan is reluctant to talk about his past with the twins?
4. How are Ivan and his mate Kinyani different from each other?
5. In what ways did Bob and Ruby support their friend?
6. Are you satisfied with the ending of this series? Why or why not?
7. What was your favorite book in the series?

Talk about Roswell Johnson Saves the World!

While Roswell Johnson Saves the World! is full of humor and pop-culture references, yet it also addresses important issues like racism. Here are questions to get a conversation going with friends and family who have also read the book.

1. Roswell believes there’s no point in having a talent if no one recognizes it. What do you think?

2. The aliens said they secretly prevented harmful events from taking place on Earth. What are the pros and cons of their interventions?
3. Who do you think is the most resourceful character in the book and why??
4. Do you agree or disagree with how Roswell explains prejudices on Earth to the aliens?
5. If you met aliens, what would you most want to ask them?

More Summer of Reading fun!

• Start your own book club! Check out the tips, plus use our Book of the Month Club to find new titles!
• Big debate: Should you read a book more than once? You can have your say in our online poll!
• Meet our guest editor! Jenna Bush Hager, co-host of Today with Hoda & Jenna and founder of Read With Jenna, speaks about the power that reading can have in a person’s life.
• Make a painted bookmark! This is an easy craft for your to create on your own or with a group of friends.

From everyone at The Week Junior, happy summer!

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Meet 9 kids who care

The Week Junior teamed up with The Drew Barrymore Show to discover children who are making a difference in the world. “We regularly feature ‘Drew Gooders,’ people who are helping others, and we wanted to put a spotlight on some of the young people who are already making a big impact,” Drew Barrymore told The Week Junior. “These kids are making the world a better place, and we are so inspired by them. We can’t wait to see what they do next!” Find out about them below.

Sharing the love of reading

Anaik Sachdev, age 11, Arizona

Reading is Anaik Sachdev’s “happy place,” he told The Week Junior. His passion for books drove him to launch Loving Library in 2020. He started by collecting used books and donating them to Covid patients in nearby hospitals. Since then, Sachdev has given away about 15,000 books to people in underserved communities. He has established 17 chapters of Loving Library around the world and enlisted 22 other children, including his younger brother, Jovin, to help him collect and distribute books. Inside each donated book, Sachdev places a Loving Library sticker that he designed so the person who opens the book knows that they are loved.

Assisting seniors with technology

Jaiden, Keanu, and Milaan Seeliger, ages 14, 14, and 13, California

When the Seeliger brothers began to FaceTime with their great-grandmother after she moved into a nursing home, they realized how important her cell phone was to her. This inspired them to start Tech-Angels, an organization that ensures older people have the technology they need and know how to use it. The brothers have helped more than 300 seniors navigate their devices during sessions they’ve held in elder-care homes. They have also donated 50 used devices to seniors. “We love seeing the smiles on their faces when they learn something new or connect with their family, sometimes for the first time,” Jaiden told The Week Junior.

Creating crayons for everyone

Bellen Woodard, age 13, Virginia

“The world’s first crayon activist” is how Bellen Woodard describes herself. When she was in third grade, she heard classmates refer to the peach crayon as the “skin color” crayon. But Woodard knew that there are many different shades of skin, so she took action. With help from her mom, she developed and marketed More Than Peach crayons. Woodard’s package of 12 crayons in different shades of “skin color” is now available at Target. She is also writing a book that will be released next year. Woodard told The Week Junior that she loves it when children send her letters written with their More Than Peach crayons.

Selling lemonade to help animals

Delanie Dennis, age 12, Florida

Rescuing animals is a big part of Delanie Dennis’ life. Among her family’s rescue animals are five dogs, three ferrets, two sugar gliders, two horses, two mini donkeys, and a tortoise. This passion for rescue animals inspired Dennis to start Delanie’s Lemonade Stand outside her parents’ restaurant in 2019. The money Dennis has raised, more than $100,000 so far, has helped fund 36 different rescues. This year, she set up her stand outside a New York Yankees spring training game at Steinbrenner Field in Tampa, Florida. Dennis raised awareness and money for her cause and also got to throw out the game’s first pitch. “It was unreal,” she told The Week Junior about the experience. “My pitch was perfectly straight too!”

Saving food scraps at school

Parth Gupta, age 12, Missouri

When Parth Gupta was in third grade and noticed how much food was going into the trash during lunch, he was inspired to start a compost program at his elementary school. The initiative began with Gupta and two other students collecting food scraps—and grew until the school’s total trash was reduced by 50%. “That was amazing and kept me going,” Gupta told The Week Junior. Today, about 20 students, including Gupta’s younger brother, Sheil, volunteer to collect scraps from every classroom and put them in the school’s new outdoor compost bins. Now in sixth grade, Gupta is planning to start a compost program at his middle school.

Promoting the power of slime

Alexa Dunsche, age 11, New York

Mixing batches of slime kept Alexa Dunsche busy during the pandemic. She made so much slime, in fact, that she got the idea to sell it at farmers’ markets near her home in Brooklyn, New York, and donate the proceeds to charity. Since starting Brooklyn Slime in 2021, she has sold more than 1,000 jars and raised more than $5,000 for the nonprofit No Kid Hungry. Dunsche also helps kids discover the benefits of using slime. “I have anxiety, and stretching slime helps me relax,” she told The Week Junior. Although she offers slime in different textures and colors, she insists she doesn’t have a favorite. “They’re all my little slime babies,” she said.

Recycling 400,000+ batteries

Nihal Tammana, age 15, New Jersey

“My friends call me Battery Boy,” Nihal Tammana jokes. In 2019, he started Recycle My Battery, an initiative that has kept more than 400,000 batteries out of landfills. He places recycling bins in schools, libraries, and community centers and recycles the used batteries that people drop off. Because the cost of processing the bins has risen—it is now $110 to recycle two of them—Tammana works to raise awareness for his cause. Last year, he placed 31,204 batteries in a line, setting a new Guinness World Record. “What keeps me going is the chance to make things better for our planet and future generations,” Tammana said.

Did you see us on The Drew Barrymore Show?

Drew talks about teaming up with The Week Junior to spotlight kids who are making the world a better place. Watch the clip here.

Want to get more involved?

The Week Junior has plenty of ways:

• Find out about Junior Council
• Join our Book Club
• Vote in the Big Debate
• Try our fun activities
• Embark on a Summer of Reading

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Right now, we're hosting Summer of Reading. We invite you to check out our list of The 50 Books Kids Love Most this year for free, and we hope it will inspire your child. You can also subscribe now to get 6 issues risk free, plus instant access to our full Summer of Reading Book List Archive!

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The Week Junior wants kids to enjoy reading all summer!

Welcome to our 2024 Summer of Reading campaign! We asked 250 children from across the country what middle-grade books they enjoy most to create The 50 Books Kids Love Most list. We hope these picks will keep your child excited to read all summer.

Enter to win books!

We’re also challenging kids to read three books this summer (any books they like!) and enter our sweepstakes. Five kids will win books, and one of them will also win a personal video call with one of our Author Ambassadors. Winners will be drawn at random. Your child can apply here. The deadline to apply is August 8. Happy reading!

More Summer of Reading fun!

• How kids can start their own book club! Check out the tips, plus use our Book of the Month Club to find new titles!
• Big debate: Should you read a book more than once? Your child can have their say in our online poll!
• Meet our guest editor! Jenna Bush Hager, co-host of Today with Hoda & Jenna and founder of Read With Jenna, speaks about the power that reading can have in a person’s life.
• Make a painted bookmark! This easy craft is fun for kids to do on their own or with a group.

Did you see us on TODAY with Hoda & Jenna?

Mindy Walker, executive editor of The Week Junior, sat down with Hoda and Jenna to talk about fun ways to get kids excited about reading this summer.

For extra reading recommendations and more, subscribe now!

Why is it so important for kids to read for pleasure?

• Reading for pleasure builds brain function, vocabulary, and concentration. Students who read for 20 minutes a day encounter 1.8 million words a year, significantly boosting their vocabularies.
• It builds empathy and connects children to people and places beyond their experience. Research shows that 74% of kids say reading helps them understand the world.
• It unlocks the door to learning for a lifetime. The key is to let children read what they want and to make it joyful and fun. Join in and see what happens!

From everyone at The Week Junior, happy summer!

A message from our editor-in-chief

Hello to The Week Junior community,

Election season is always an exciting time in the United States, and there’s a great deal at stake this year, from the balance of power in the House and Senate to numerous positions at the state and local level. It’s a perfect opportunity to help young people understand how our democracy works.

The Week Junior is here, as always, to help kids make sense of what can be a confusing process. This is an informed, aware, and involved generation of children, and we know they want their questions answered and want to feel a part of what’s happening.

We also know they will have opinions, which we encourage you to explore with them and support. I hope our resources build excitement and spark family discussions in your home.

The advice I gave in a recent media interview may also be helpful. I invite you to watch the NBC News segment on talking to children about the news.

With my best wishes,

Andrea Barbalich
Editor-in-Chief

What kids want from elected officials

At The Week Junior, we know children care about what’s happening in the world around them. We wanted to hear their thoughts, so we worked with polling company YouGov to conduct our third annual Junior Voices survey. The 748 kids from around the country made it clear that they care about current events and are eager to voice their opinions. Find out more, including the top three issues they would like elected officials to pay the most attention to, here: All about what kids think

Read more about our Junior Voices survey in this story in The Week.

Helping kids understand the midterm elections

The Week Junior will be covering the midterm elections as they unfold. Our news stories are written in a calm, factual, and age-appropriate way to help kids make sense of what’s going on. Our coverage includes:

• House Democrats elect leaders
• Congress faces busy year-end schedule
• Republicans take control of the house
• Close races in midterm elections
• Governors chosen in many states
• US votes in midterm elections
• Take a stand by learning to write an editorial
• Interest strong for midterm elections
• Young candidate wins nomination in Florida
• Should kids be allowed to vote?
• Seeking the truth: Robert Costa of CBS will be reporting on the midterm elections this fall
• Should Election Day be a national holiday?
• All about the US Congress

What does democracy mean to you?

The midterm elections can help kids understand the concept of a democracy and decide what it means to them. We’ve provided a form they can use to share their ideas, in words and drawings, with us. You can email the form to hello@theweekjunior.com. We will publish some submissions in future issues.

Kids share their thoughts on the election

At The Week Junior, we know children care about the 2024 election and the issues facing America. To hear their thoughts, we worked with polling company YouGov to survey 799 children, ages 8 to 14, across the US. This nationally representative sample makes it clear that kids have strong views and are eager to voice their opinions. Check out the results and ask your child if they agree!

Helping kids understand Election 2024

The Week Junior is covering Election 2024 as it unfolds. Our news stories are written in a calm, factual, and age-appropriate way to help kids make sense of what’s going on. Our coverage includes:

• President-elect chooses staff
• Senate, House, and governor results
• Donald Trump elected US President
• Global effect of US election
• America chooses other top leaders
• Candidates sprint to the finish line
• Candidates make final appeal to voters
• How to get kids involved in the election 
• All about the Electoral College
• State spotlight: 7 races to watch
• Should kids be allowed to vote?
• Election moves into final phase 
• Democrats hold national convention 
• Democratic VP nominee chosen 
• Biden exits Presidential race 
• Republicans rally around Trump 
• Questions being raised in US election 
• Presidential nominees are official 
• Nation gets set for elections
• All about life in the White House
• All about the US Congress
• Should Election Day be a national holiday?

The Week Junior on TV

We joined forces with NBC Nightly News: Kids Edition for a special episode of the show dedicated to the election. Watch it here.

Fun election activities for kids

We have teamed up with Tinkercast to inspire curiosity about the 2024 election! To kick things off, read our interview with Mindy Thomas, the engaging host of Two Whats?! And a Wow! Check out more details on this special program, plus materials to inspire your child.

What does democracy mean to you?

Elections can help kids understand the concept of a democracy and decide what it means to them. We’ve provided a form they can use to share their ideas, in words and drawings, with us. You can email the form to hello@theweekjunior.com. We will publish some submissions in future issues.

Could you make the world a better place?

The Week Junior gives children the facts they need to make sense of the world and the confidence to speak up. We know our readers are smart, thoughtful, and full of awesome ideas, so we want to hear what they have to say.

Our campaign, Junior Voices, is their opportunity to be heard. It’s a chance for children to tell us what they care about and to inspire real, positive change—locally and globally.

We’re asking kids to tell us what they think would make the world a better place. We’ll deliver their ideas directly to the organizations who share their goals. We’ll also publish some of them in the magazine. So if your child has a big idea, here’s how they can share it with us.

Share a big idea on a Junior Voices postcard

We want to hear your big ideas! Simply print a postcard, write or draw your big idea on it, and email a photo of it to us at hello@theweekjunior.com. Please get your parent/guardian’s permission before sending anything to us.

Download the postcard here.

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Imagine a magazine that can inspire 8- to 14-year-olds to discuss the news of the week with their parents, teachers, and friends. Right now,The Week Junior is empowering hundreds of thousands of kids across all 50 states to love reading, develop their own points of view, and find their voice. No wonder they love it.

• Our readers run to the mailbox.Every week, our subscribers devour 32 colorful pages full of thought-provoking articles, eye-catching photos, and big ideas—addressed to them and delivered right to their home. It’s amazing to see how kids engage and what they are inspired to express, think about, and do.
• It’s sparking their natural superpower: reading.You know just how wonderful reading is for your child. Reading sparks a lifetime love of learning, gets kids on track for success, and helps them identify and follow their passions. There are stories in The Week Junior that speak to every child and inspire them to keep reading.
• Watch them develop their own point of view...and express it.You’ll be delighted by what your child will bring to the dinner table—and into their classrooms—after reading The Week Junior. They’ll form their own opinions based on trusted, objective, unbiased reporting presented by literacy-minded editors and best-in-class fact-check

The Week Junior Team

Andrea Barbalich, Editor in Chief

Andrea is in charge of deciding what goes into each issue of The Week Junior and making sure we publish the best possible magazine every week. She grew up in a small town in New York and always loved reading and writing. She also likes riding her bike, traveling to fun places, watching her son play baseball, and cooking for her family and friends. Her favorite food is raspberries.

Mindy Walker, Deputy Editor

Mindy gets to brainstorm ideas and edit stories so they are informative and enjoyable to read. She grew up in Missouri and dreamed of moving to New York City to work in magazines after college. And she did! Now she lives outside the city with her husband, three daughters, and energetic dog Mango. Her hobby is being a carpool ninja.

Victoria Beall, Art Director

Vicky uses her design skills to make sure every page of the magazine looks amazing. She enjoys playing with type size and having fun with color to make the stories exciting to read. She has a 15-year-old daughter, and her home is always full of children—just the way she likes it. She also speaks fluent Japanese.

Paul Kramer, Production Director

Paul has the important job of making sure the magazine gets to the printer on time—and without any mistakes! On his days off, he takes bicycle trips that go through the night and for hundreds of miles. He has two grown children and wishes this magazine had been around when they were young.

Gail O’Connor, Senior Editor

Gail’s job is to write many of the stories you like to read in The Week Junior. She grew up in New York taking a city bus to school and lived on the same street as her grandmother and cousins. She has three children, who were each born in a different state, and two dogs who are best friends. Her favorite hobby is having fun with her family.

Jennifer Li Shotz, Senior Editor

Jen spends her days thinking like a kid and hunting for stories The Week Junior readers will want—or need—to know about. A Los Angeles native, Jen lives in Brooklyn with her husband, two goofy children, and one very bad dog. She writes kids’ books about dogs and bakes a lot of chocolate chip cookies with very few chips.

Nataki Alexander-Hewling, Photo Editor

Nataki gets to look for all the amazing photos you see in the magazine, and sometimes she actually takes them herself! She especially enjoys choosing Photos of the Week. Nataki is the mom of two boys, and she’s also a foodie who enjoys eating and taking pictures of foods from all over the world.

Doug Grant, Research Editor

Doug is responsible for getting all the facts in the magazine right. He also writes news stories. He’s from the Philadelphia suburbs and likes catching the latest movies, learning new things, like jiu-jitsu, and exploring the nooks and crannies of New York City's neighborhoods. His favorite food is everything.

Opheli Garcia Lawler, Staff Writer

Opheli writes stories for the magazine and reads lots of news to make sure kids are informed about what’s going on in the world. She’s from Florida, where she grew up going to the beach, camping, and playing soccer. Now Opheli lives in Washington Heights, where she likes to spend time with her neighbors and cook new recipes.

Brielle Diskin, Assistant Editor

Brielle is curious about the world, just like The Week Junior readers are. She loves finding fun facts and writing stories that matter to kids, and she thinks scoping out new movies is a blast. She's a New Jersey girl at her core, but New York City will always have her heart. She loves traveling and discovering new places with friends.

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MANY WILL ENTER, FEW WILL WIN. NO PURCHASE OR PAYMENT NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. MAKING A PURCHASE OR PAYMENT OF ANY KIND WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCE OF WINNING A PRIZE. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW.

1. Eligibility.

The Week Junior Teacher Appreciation Week Sweepstakes (the “Sweepstakes”) is open only to legal residents of the United States and the District of Columbia who, at the time of entry, are at least eighteen (18) years old and the age of majority in their local jurisdiction. Void where prohibited by law. Employees of Sponsor, or any of its or their respective parent(s), subsidiaries, affiliates, advertising agencies, suppliers, distributors, retailers or any other company or individual involved with the design, production, execution or distribution of the Sweepstakes, and their immediate family (spouse, parents and stepparents, siblings and stepsiblings, and children and stepchildren) and household members (people who share the same residence at least three (3) months out of the year) of each such employee are not eligible. The Sweepstakes is subject to all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. Participation constitutes entrant’s (“Entrant”) full and unconditional agreement to be legally bound by these Official Rules and Sponsor’s decisions, which are final and binding in all matters related to the Sweepstakes. Winning a prize is contingent upon selected Entrant and Nominee (defined below) fulfilling all requirements set forth herein.

2. Sponsor/Administrator.

Sponsor: The Week Publications, Inc., 155 East 44th Street, 22nd Floor, New York, NY 10017

3. Sweepstakes Entry Period.

The Sweepstakes Entry Period shall begin on May 3, 2021 at 12:01 a.m. Eastern Time (“ET”) and end on May 15, 2021 at 11:59 p.m. ET (the “Sweepstakes Entry Period”). Entries received outside the Sweepstakes Entry Period will be void. Sponsor is the official time keeper for this Sweepstakes.

4. How to Enter the Sweepstakes.

During the Sweepstakes Entry Period, to receive one (1) entry in the Sweepstakes, either: (i) email your name and address, and the name and email of your nominated teacher (“Nominee”) to contests@theweekjunior.com; or (ii) comment on Sponsor’s Facebook page the name of your Nominee in response to Sponsor’s call to action post (each and “Entry”). In order to be eligible, Nominees must be full time educators to grade school students. In addition, Nominees must meet the Entrant eligibility requirements outlined herein. You must include “Teacher Appreciation Week Sweepstakes” in the subject line of the Entry email. All entries become the sole and exclusive property of Sponsor and will not be acknowledged or returned. Maximum of one (1) Sweepstakes Entry per person, per email address, per Facebook account during the Sweepstakes Entry Period. Entries beyond the permitted number are void. Use of a multiple email addresses or any automated system to enter is prohibited and will result in disqualification.

Sponsor may reject any Entry in its sole discretion if the Entry in whole or in part: contains any illegal or offensive activity, or is obscene, defamatory, likely to incite violence or illegal; includes any material in violation of any third-party’s rights; contains material which is (or promotes activities which are) sexually explicit, obscene, pornographic, violent, self-mutilating or mutilating of animals, discriminatory (based upon race, sex, religion, natural origin, physical disability, sexual orientation or age); is threatening, profane or harassing; portrays Sponsor or any person or entity negatively; and/or which is otherwise deemed to be inappropriate or demeaning in Sponsor’s sole discretion. Entry must not attempt to duplicate any other Entry or third-party works. Sponsor reserves the right in its sole discretion to disqualify any Entry that is a duplicate or substantially similar to another Entry and Sponsor may, in its sole discretion, disqualify any Entry that violates these parameters and/or any other part of Official Rules.

5. Sweepstakes Winner Selection.

On or about June 1, 2021 (the “Drawing Date”), Sponsor will select one (1) entry in a random drawing among all valid entries received during the Sweepstakes Entry Period. On or about June 1, 2021, Sponsor will contact the potential Prize winning Nominee (“Potential Prize Winner”) and Entrant by email using the email address potential Entrant submitted when entering the Sweepstakes or through Entrant by using the Facebook account Entrant used to enter the Sweepstakes. Failure by Potential Prize Winner or Entrant, as applicable, to respond to the initial verification within 48 hours of notification may result in disqualification, and Sponsor may, at its discretion, select an alternate Potential Prize Winner from all remaining valid entries. Odds of winning a Prize depends on the number of eligible entries received during the Sweepstakes Entry Period. Prizes are limited to one (1) Prize per person, per email address.

6. Prize.

There is one (1) Prize (“Prize”). The verified Prize winning Nominee (“Verified Prize Winner”) will receive one (1) twelve (12) month The Week Junior Classroom Subscription (up to 30 students). Approximate retail value of the Prize: $1,600 USD.

THE PRIZE IS OFFERED AND PROVIDED "AS IS" WITH NO WARRANTY OR GUARANTEE BY SPONSOR OTHER THAN WHAT IS EXPRESSLY INCLUDED WITH THE PRIZE.

All expenses and costs not expressly listed in these Official Rules are the sole responsibility of the Verified Prize Winner(s). Prizes are nontransferable and may not be substituted or redeemed for cash by Verified Prize Winner(s). Sponsor reserves the right to substitute the Prize, in whole or in part, for one of equal or greater value. All federal, state, and local taxes are solely the responsibility of Verified Prize Winner. Odds of winning any Prize depend on the number of valid and eligible entries received during the Sweepstakes Entry Period.

Sponsor is not responsible for any change of email address and/or mailing address of Entrants and/or Nominees, nor is Sponsor responsible for any lost or damaged mail.

7. Verification of Potential Winner(s).

POTENTIAL PRIZE WINNER(S) ARE SUBJECT TO VERIFICATION BY SPONSOR WHOSE DECISIONS ARE FINAL AND BINDING IN ALL MATTERS RELATED TO THE SWEEPSTAKES. Any potential Prize winner must continue to comply with all terms and conditions of these Official Rules and winning is contingent upon fulfilling all requirements. Sponsor may run a background check on any Potential Prize Winner(s). The Potential Prize Winner(s) may be required to execute and return to Sponsor for its receipt within five (5) business days of notification, an Affidavit of Eligibility, Release of Liability and Publicity Release (where permitted by law) (collectively, the “Affidavit”) in order to claim his/her Prize. Sponsor may, but is not obligated to, exercise its rights under such Affidavit. In the event: (a) Potential Prize Winner cannot be reached for whatever reason after a reasonable effort has been exerted or the potential winner notification or Affidavit is returned as undeliverable; (b) Potential Prize Winner declines or cannot accept, receive or use the Prize for any reason; (c) of noncompliance with the above or within any of the aforesaid time periods; (d) Potential Prize Winner is found to be ineligible to enter the Sweepstakes or receive the Prize; (e) Potential Prize Winner cannot or does not comply with the Official Rules; or (f) Potential Prize Winner fails to fulfill the Affidavit-related obligations, the Potential Prize Winner shall be disqualified from the Sweepstakes and an alternate Potential Prize Winner may be selected, at Sponsor’s sole discretion, from among the other eligible entries received. Sponsor reserves the right to modify the notification and Affidavit procedures in connection with the selection of alternate potential Prize winner, if any.

8. Entry Conditions and Release.

By entering, each Entrant and Nominee agree to: (a) comply with and be bound by these Official Rules and the decisions of the Sponsor and/or its designee(s) which are binding and final in all matters relating to these Sweepstakes; (b) release and hold harmless Sponsor, Facebook, and their respective parent, subsidiary and affiliated companies, the Prize suppliers and any other organizations and/or persons responsible for sponsoring, fulfilling, administering, advertising or promoting the Sweepstakes, and all of their respective past and present officers, directors, employees, agents and representatives (collectively, the “Released Parties”) from and against any and all claims, expenses and liability, including but not limited to negligence and damages of any kind to persons and property, including but not limited to invasion of privacy (under appropriation, intrusion, public disclosure of private facts, false light in the public eye or other legal theory), defamation, slander, libel, violation of right of publicity, infringement of trademark, copyright or other intellectual property rights, property damage, or death or personal injury arising out of or relating to an Entrant’s entry, creation of an entry or submission of an entry, participation in the Sweepstakes, acceptance or use or misuse of Prize (including any travel or activity related thereto) and/or the broadcast, exploitation or use of Entry; and (c) indemnify, defend and hold harmless the Released Parties from and against any and all claims, expenses, and liabilities (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or relating to an Entrant’s and/or Nominee’s participation in the Sweepstakes and/or Entrant’s and/or Nominee’s acceptance, use or misuse of any Prize.

9. Publicity.

Except where prohibited, participation in the Sweepstakes constitutes each Verified Prize Winner’s consent to Sponsor’s and its agents’ use of each such winner’s name, likeness, photograph, voice, opinions and/or hometown and state for promotional purposes in any media, worldwide, without further payment or consideration.

10. General Conditions.

This Sweepstakes is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with Facebook. Entrant’s entry shall comply with Sponsor, Facebook and/or any third-party platform provider’s terms of service/use and privacy policies, and shall not: (a) contain material which is (or promoting activities which are) sexually explicit, obscene, pornographic, violent, self-mutilation, discriminatory (based on race, sex, religion, natural origin, physical disability, sexual orientation or age), illegal (e.g. underage drinking, substance abuse, computer hacking, etc.), offensive, threatening, profane, or harassing; (b) contain content which would be derogatory and/or insulting of any others, including Sponsor and/or other persons or entities, products or services; (c) contain content which refers to and/or is complimentary of any competitors of Sponsor or which is complimentary of and/or refers to any product competitive with any product or service of Sponsor; (d) include personally identifiable information or any other information or indicia of any person other than Entrant and/or Nominee and should the Entrant include personally identifiable information about him/herself in his/her entry, Entrant acknowledges and agrees that such information will be disclosed publicly and Entrant is solely responsible for any consequences thereof; and (e) contain material that violates or infringes another’s rights, including but not limited to privacy, publicity or intellectual property rights, including copyright infringement. Sponsor reserves the right to cancel, suspend and/or modify the Sweepstakes, or any part of it, if any fraud, technical failures or any other factor beyond Sponsor’s reasonable control impairs the integrity or proper functioning of the Sweepstakes, as determined by Sponsor in its sole discretion. Sponsor reserves the right in its sole discretion to disqualify any individual it finds to be tampering with the entry process or the operation of the Sweepstakes or to be acting in violation of these Official Rules or any other promotion or in an unsportsmanlike or disruptive manner. Any attempt by any person to deliberately undermine the legitimate operation of the Sweepstakes may be a violation of criminal and civil law and, should such an attempt be made, Sponsor reserves the right to seek damages from any such person to the fullest extent permitted by law. Sponsor’s failure to enforce any term of these Official Rules shall not constitute a waiver of that provision. In the event that Sponsor experiences a technical failure during admission of the Sweepstakes that causes the Sweepstakes to be suspended, Sponsor shall select a winner(s) by random drawing from all valid entries received up to the point of the technical failure.

In the event of a dispute regarding the identity of any Entrant, the authorized account holder of the email address used to enter the Sweepstakes will be deemed to be the Entrant. The “authorized account holder” is the natural person assigned an email address by an Internet access provider, online service provider or other organization responsible for assigning email addresses for the domain associated with the submitted address. Potential winner(s) of any Prize may be required to show proof of being the authorized account holder to be awarded the Prize. All entry information becomes the sole and exclusive property of Sponsor and will not be returned or cancelled.

11. Limitations of Liability.

The Released Parties are not responsible for: (a) any incorrect or inaccurate information, whether caused by Entrant, or programming associated with or used in the Sweepstakes; (b) technical failures of any kind, including but not limited to malfunctions, interruptions, or disconnections in phone lines or network hardware or software; (c) unauthorized human intervention in any part of the entry process or the Sweepstakes; (d) technical or human error, which may occur in the administration of the Sweepstakes or the processing of entries; or (e) any injury or damage to persons or property, which may be caused, directly or indirectly, in whole or in part, from Entrant’s participation in the Sweepstakes or receipt or use or misuse of any Prize. If for any reason an Entrant’s entry is confirmed to have been erroneously deleted, lost or otherwise destroyed or corrupted, Entrant’s sole remedy is another entry in the Sweepstakes. No more than the stated number of Prizes will be awarded. If, for any reason, the Sweepstakes cannot be executed as planned, including, but not limited to, any governmental order, force majeure, epidemic, pandemic, social media mandate, printing, administrative or other error of any kind, transmission failure, infection by computer virus, bugs, tampering, unauthorized intervention, fraud, technical failures, or any other causes beyond the control of Sponsor that corrupt or affect the security, administration, fairness, integrity or proper conduct of the Sweepstakes, or if the Sweepstakes is compromised or becomes technically corrupted in any way, electronically or otherwise, Sponsor reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to cancel, modify or terminate the Sweepstakes and, if terminated before the original end date, to select the winners from among all eligible, non-suspect entries received as of the date/time of termination.

BY ENTERING THE SWEEPSTAKES, ENTRANT AND NOMINEE AGREE THAT, TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW: (1) ANY AND ALL DISPUTES, CLAIMS AND CAUSES OF ACTION ARISING OUT OF OR CONNECTED WITH THE SWEEPSTAKES, OR ANY PRIZE(S) AWARDED WILL BE LIMITED TO ACTUAL, OUT-OF-POCKET COSTS INCURRED (IF ANY) NOT TO EXCEED TEN DOLLARS ($10.00), BUT IN NO EVENT WILL ATTORNEYS’ FEES BE AWARDED OR RECOVERABLE; AND (2) UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES WILL ANY ENTRANT OR NOMINEE BE PERMITTED TO OBTAIN ANY AWARD FOR, AND ENTRANT AND NOMINEE HEREBY KNOWINGLY AND EXPRESSLY WAIVES ALL RIGHTS TO SEEK, PUNITIVE, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR SPECIAL DAMAGES, LOST PROFITS AND/OR ANY OTHER DAMAGES AND/OR ANY RIGHTS TO HAVE DAMAGES MULTIPLIED OR OTHERWISE INCREASED. SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE FOREGOING LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSION OF LIABILITY, SO THE ABOVE MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

EACH ENTRANT AND NOMINEE UNDERSTANDS AND AGREES THAT ALL RIGHTS UNDER SECTION 1542 OF THE CIVIL CODE OF CALIFORNIA AND ANY SIMILAR LAW OF ANY STATE OR TERRITORY OF THE UNITED STATES ARE HEREBY EXPRESSLY WAIVED BY HIM/HER AGAINST THE SWEEPSTAKES ENTITIES. SECTION 1542 READS AS FOLLOWS:

“CERTAIN CLAIMS NOT AFFECTED BY A GENERAL RELEASE. A GENERAL RELEASE DOES NOT EXTEND TO CLAIMS THAT THE CREDITOR OR RELEASING PARTY DOES NOT KNOW OR SUSPECT TO EXIST IN HIS OR HER FAVOR AT THE TIME OF EXECUTING THE RELEASE, AND THAT IF KNOWN BY HIM OR HER WOULD HAVE MATERIALLY AFFECTED HIS OR HER SETTLEMENT WITH THE DEBTOR OR RELEASING PARTY.”

12. Disputes.

Except where prohibited by law, as a condition of participating in this Sweepstakes, each Entrant and Nominee agrees that (1) any and all disputes and causes of action arising out of or connected with this Sweepstakes, including but not limited to Prize awarded, shall be resolved individually, without resort to any form of class action, and exclusively by final and binding arbitration under the rules of JAMS and held at the JAMS regional office nearest the Entrant or Nominee, as applicable; (2) the Federal Arbitration Act shall govern the interpretation, enforcement and all proceedings at such arbitration; and (3) judgment upon such arbitration award may be entered in any court having jurisdiction. Under no circumstances will any Entrant and/or Nominee be permitted to obtain awards for, and Entrant and Nominee hereby waive all rights to claim, punitive, incidental or consequential damages, or any other damages, including attorneys’ fees, other than Entrant’s or Nominee’s actual out-of-pocket expenses (i.e., costs associated with participating in this Sweepstakes), and Entrant and Nominee further waive all rights to have damages multiplied or increased. Entrants and Nominees further agree that any and all disputes, claims and causes of action arising out of or connected with this Sweepstakes, or any Prize awarded shall be resolved individually, without resort to any form of class action. SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSION OF LIABILITY FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. All issues and questions concerning the construction, validity, interpretation and enforceability of these Official Rules, or the rights and obligations of the Entrant, Nominee, and Sponsor in connection with the Sweepstakes, shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the State of New York, without giving effect to any choice of law or conflict of law rules (whether of the State of New York or any other jurisdiction), which would cause the application of the laws of any jurisdiction other than the State of New York.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, in the event that the preceding release is determined by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid or void for any reason, Entrant and Nominee agree that, by entering the Sweepstakes, (i) any and all disputes, claims, and causes of action arising out of or in connection with the Sweepstakes, or any Prize awarded, shall be resolved individually without resort to any form of class action; (ii) any claims, judgments and awards shall be limited to actual out-of-pocket costs incurred, including costs associated with entering the Sweepstakes, but in no event attorney’s fees; and (iii) under no circumstances will any Entrant or Nominee be permitted to obtain any award for, and Entrant and Nominee hereby waive all rights to claim, punitive, incidental or consequential damages and any and all rights to have damages multiplied or otherwise increased and any other damages, other than damages for actual out-of-pocket expenses.

13. Entrant’s and Nominee’s Personal Information.

Information collected from Entrants is subject to the Sponsor’s Privacy Policy, which is available at https://theweekjunior.com/privacy. If you are selected as a potential or verified Prize winner, your name, city and state may also be included in a publicly available Winners' List.

14. Sweepstakes Results.

For Sweepstakes results, send a hand-printed, self-addressed, stamped envelope to: “Winner’s List” c/o The Week Junior Teacher Appreciation Week Sweepstakes, 155 East 44th Street, 22nd Floor, New York, NY 10017. Requests for the Winner’s List must be received by Sponsor within 60 calendar days after the end of the Sweepstakes Entry Period.

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OFFICIAL RULES

MANY WILL ENTER, FEW WILL WIN. NO PURCHASE OR PAYMENT NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. MAKING A PURCHASE OR PAYMENT OF ANY KIND WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCE OF WINNING A PRIZE. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW.

1. Eligibility.

The Week Junior 50 Books Sweepstakes (the “Sweepstakes”) is open only to legal residents of the United States and the District of Columbia who, at the time of entry, are at least eighteen (18) years old and the age of majority in their local jurisdiction. Void where prohibited by law. Employees of Sponsor, or any of its or their respective parent(s), subsidiaries, affiliates, advertising agencies, suppliers, distributors, retailers or any other company or individual involved with the design, production, execution or distribution of the Sweepstakes, and their immediate family (spouse, parents and stepparents, siblings and stepsiblings, and children and stepchildren) and household members (people who share the same residence at least three (3) months out of the year) of each such employee are not eligible. The Sweepstakes is subject to all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. Participation constitutes entrant’s (“Entrant”) full and unconditional agreement to be legally bound by these Official Rules and Sponsor’s decisions, which are final and binding in all matters related to the Sweepstakes. Winning a prize is contingent upon selected Entrant fulfilling all requirements set forth herein.

2. Sponsor/Administrator.

Sponsor: The Week Publications, Inc., 155 East 44th Street, 22nd Floor, New York, NY 10017

3. Sweepstakes Entry Period.

The Sweepstakes Entry Period shall begin on March 16, 2021 at 12:­­01 a.m. Eastern Time (“ET”) and end on April 9, 2021 at 11:59 p.m. ET (the “Sweepstakes Entry Period”). Entries received outside the Sweepstakes Entry Period will be void. Sponsor is the official time keeper for this Sweepstakes.

4. How to Enter the Sweepstakes.

During the Sweepstakes Entry Period, to receive one (1) entry in the Sweepstakes, email your name, age, and mailing address to contests@theweekjunior.com (each and “Entry”). You must include “50 Books Sweepstakes” in the subject line of the Entry email. All entries become the sole and exclusive property of Sponsor and will not be acknowledged or returned. Maximum of one (1) Sweepstakes Entry per person, per email address, during the Sweepstakes Entry Period. Entries beyond the permitted number are void. Use of a multiple email addresses or any automated system to enter is prohibited and will result in disqualification.

Sponsor may reject any Entry in its sole discretion if the Entry in whole or in part: contains any illegal or offensive activity, or is obscene, defamatory, likely to incite violence or illegal; includes any material in violation of any third-party’s rights; contains material which is (or promotes activities which are) sexually explicit, obscene, pornographic, violent, self-mutilating or mutilating of animals, discriminatory (based upon race, sex, religion, natural origin, physical disability, sexual orientation or age); is threatening, profane or harassing; portrays Sponsor or any person or entity negatively; and/or which is otherwise deemed to be inappropriate or demeaning in Sponsor’s sole discretion. Entry must not attempt to duplicate any other Entry or third-party works. Sponsor reserves the right in its sole discretion to disqualify any Entry that is a duplicate or substantially similar to another Entry and Sponsor may, in its sole discretion, disqualify any Entry that violates these parameters and/or any other part of Official Rules.

5. Sweepstakes Winner Selection.

On or about April 12, 2021 (the “Drawing Date”), Sponsor will select five (5) entries in a random drawing among all valid entries received during the Sweepstakes Entry Period. On or about April 12, 2021, Sponsor will contact the potential Prize winner by email using the email address potential Prize winner(s) used to enter the Sweepstakes. Failure by potential Prize winner(s) to respond to the initial verification within 48 hours of notification may result in disqualification, and Sponsor may, at its discretion, select an alternate potential Prize winner from all remaining valid entries. Odds of winning a Prize depends on the number of eligible entries received during the Sweepstakes Entry Period. Prizes are limited to one (1) Prize per person, per email address.

6. Prize.

There are five (5) Prizes (“Prize”). Each verified Prize winner will receive one (1) bundle of ten (10) books. Approximate retail value of each Prize: $150 USD. Approximate retail value of all Prizes available in this Sweepstakes: $750 USD.

THE PRIZES ARE OFFERED AND PROVIDED "AS IS" WITH NO WARRANTY OR GUARANTEE BY SPONSOR OTHER THAN WHAT IS EXPRESSLY INCLUDED WITH THE PRIZE.

All expenses and costs not expressly listed in these Official Rules are the sole responsibility of the Verified Prize Winner(s). Prizes are nontransferable and may not be substituted or redeemed for cash by Verified Prize Winner(s). Sponsor reserves the right to substitute the Prize, in whole or in part, for one of equal or greater value. All federal, state, and local taxes are solely the responsibility of Verified Prize Winner. Odds of winning any Prize depend on the number of valid and eligible entries received during the Sweepstakes Entry Period.

Sponsor is not responsible for any change of email address and/or mailing address of Entrants, nor is Sponsor responsible for any lost or damaged mail.

7. Verification of Potential Winner(s).

POTENTIAL PRIZE WINNER(S) ARE SUBJECT TO VERIFICATION BY SPONSOR WHOSE DECISIONS ARE FINAL AND BINDING IN ALL MATTERS RELATED TO THE SWEEPSTAKES. Any potential Prize winner must continue to comply with all terms and conditions of these Official Rules and winning is contingent upon fulfilling all requirements. . Sponsor may run a background check on any potential winner(s). The potential Prize winner(s) may be required to execute and return to Sponsor for its receipt within five (5) business days of notification, an Affidavit of Eligibility, Release of Liability and Publicity Release (where permitted by law) (collectively, the “Affidavit”) in order to claim his/her Prize. Sponsor may, but is not obligated to, exercise its rights under such Affidavit. In the event: (a) potential winner cannot be reached for whatever reason after a reasonable effort has been exerted or the potential winner notification or Affidavit is returned as undeliverable; (b) potential winner declines or cannot accept, receive or use the Prize for any reason; (c) of noncompliance with the above or within any of the aforesaid time periods; (d) potential winner is found to be ineligible to enter the Sweepstakes or receive the Prize; (e) potential winner cannot or does not comply with the Official Rules; or (f) potential winner fails to fulfill the Affidavit-related obligations, the potential Prize winner shall be disqualified from the Sweepstakes and an alternate potential Prize winner may be selected, at Sponsor’s sole discretion, from among the other eligible entries received. Sponsor reserves the right to modify the notification and Affidavit procedures in connection with the selection of alternate potential Prize winner, if any.

8. Entry Conditions and Release.

By entering, each Entrant agrees to: (a) comply with and be bound by these Official Rules and the decisions of the Sponsor and/or its designee(s) which are binding and final in all matters relating to these Sweepstakes; (b) release and hold harmless Sponsor, Instagram, and Facebook, and their respective parent, subsidiary and affiliated companies, the Prize suppliers and any other organizations and/or persons responsible for sponsoring, fulfilling, administering, advertising or promoting the Sweepstakes, and all of their respective past and present officers, directors, employees, agents and representatives (collectively, the “Released Parties”) from and against any and all claims, expenses and liability, including but not limited to negligence and damages of any kind to persons and property, including but not limited to invasion of privacy (under appropriation, intrusion, public disclosure of private facts, false light in the public eye or other legal theory), defamation, slander, libel, violation of right of publicity, infringement of trademark, copyright or other intellectual property rights, property damage, or death or personal injury arising out of or relating to an Entrant’s entry, creation of an entry or submission of an entry, participation in the Sweepstakes, acceptance or use or misuse of Prize (including any travel or activity related thereto) and/or the broadcast, exploitation or use of entry; and (c) indemnify, defend and hold harmless the Released Parties from and against any and all claims, expenses, and liabilities (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or relating to an Entrant’s participation in the Sweepstakes and/or Entrant’s acceptance, use or misuse of any Prize.

9. Publicity.

Except where prohibited, participation in the Sweepstakes constitutes each Prize Winner’s consent to Sponsor’s and its agents’ use of each such winner’s name, likeness, photograph, voice, opinions and/or hometown and state for promotional purposes in any media, worldwide, without further payment or consideration.

10. General Conditions.

This Sweepstakes is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with Instagram or Facebook. Entrant’s entry shall comply with Sponsor, Instagram, Facebook and/or any third-party platform provider’s terms of service/use and privacy policies, and shall not: (a) contain material which is (or promoting activities which are) sexually explicit, obscene, pornographic, violent, self-mutilation, discriminatory (based on race, sex, religion, natural origin, physical disability, sexual orientation or age), illegal (e.g. underage drinking, substance abuse, computer hacking, etc.), offensive, threatening, profane, or harassing; (b) contain content which would be derogatory and/or insulting of any others, including Sponsor and/or other persons or entities, products or services; (c) contain content which refers to and/or is complimentary of any competitors of Sponsor or which is complimentary of and/or refers to any product competitive with any product or service of Sponsor; (d) include personally identifiable information or any other information or indicia of any person other than entrant and should the entrant include personally identifiable information about him/herself in his/her entry, entrant acknowledges and agrees that such information will be disclosed publicly and entrant is solely responsible for any consequences thereof; and (e) contain material that violates or infringes another’s rights, including but not limited to privacy, publicity or intellectual property rights, including copyright infringement. Sponsor reserves the right to cancel, suspend and/or modify the Sweepstakes, or any part of it, if any fraud, technical failures or any other factor beyond Sponsor’s reasonable control impairs the integrity or proper functioning of the Sweepstakes, as determined by Sponsor in its sole discretion. Sponsor reserves the right in its sole discretion to disqualify any individual it finds to be tampering with the entry process or the operation of the Sweepstakes or to be acting in violation of these Official Rules or any other promotion or in an unsportsmanlike or disruptive manner. Any attempt by any person to deliberately undermine the legitimate operation of the Sweepstakes may be a violation of criminal and civil law and, should such an attempt be made, Sponsor reserves the right to seek damages from any such person to the fullest extent permitted by law. Sponsor’s failure to enforce any term of these Official Rules shall not constitute a waiver of that provision. In the event that Sponsor experiences a technical failure during admission of the Sweepstakes that causes the Sweepstakes to be suspended, Sponsor shall select a winner(s) by random drawing from all valid entries received up to the point of the technical failure.

In the event of a dispute regarding the identity of any Entrant, the authorized account holder of the email address used to enter the Sweepstakes will be deemed to be the Entrant. The “authorized account holder” is the natural person assigned an email address by an Internet access provider, online service provider or other organization responsible for assigning email addresses for the domain associated with the submitted address. Potential winner(s) of any Prize may be required to show proof of being the authorized account holder to be awarded the Prize. All entry information becomes the sole and exclusive property of Sponsor and will not be returned or cancelled.

11. Limitations of Liability.

The Released Parties are not responsible for: (a) any incorrect or inaccurate information, whether caused by Entrant, or programming associated with or used in the Sweepstakes; (b) technical failures of any kind, including but not limited to malfunctions, interruptions, or disconnections in phone lines or network hardware or software; (c) unauthorized human intervention in any part of the entry process or the Sweepstakes; (d) technical or human error, which may occur in the administration of the Sweepstakes or the processing of entries; or (e) any injury or damage to persons or property, which may be caused, directly or indirectly, in whole or in part, from Entrant’s participation in the Sweepstakes or receipt or use or misuse of any Prize. If for any reason an Entrant’s entry is confirmed to have been erroneously deleted, lost or otherwise destroyed or corrupted, Entrant’s sole remedy is another entry in the Sweepstakes. No more than the stated number of Prizes will be awarded. If, for any reason, the Sweepstakes cannot be executed as planned, including, but not limited to, any governmental order, force majeure, epidemic, pandemic, social media mandate, printing, administrative or other error of any kind, transmission failure, infection by computer virus, bugs, tampering, unauthorized intervention, fraud, technical failures, or any other causes beyond the control of Sponsor that corrupt or affect the security, administration, fairness, integrity or proper conduct of the Sweepstakes, or if the Sweepstakes is compromised or becomes technically corrupted in any way, electronically or otherwise, Sponsor reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to cancel, modify or terminate the Sweepstakes and, if terminated before the original end date, to select the winners from among all eligible, non-suspect entries received as of the date/time of termination.

BY ENTERING THE SWEEPSTAKES, ENTRANT AGREES THAT, TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW: (1) ANY AND ALL DISPUTES, CLAIMS AND CAUSES OF ACTION ARISING OUT OF OR CONNECTED WITH THE SWEEPSTAKES, OR ANY PRIZE(S) AWARDED WILL BE LIMITED TO ACTUAL, OUT-OF-POCKET COSTS INCURRED (IF ANY) NOT TO EXCEED TEN DOLLARS ($10.00), BUT IN NO EVENT WILL ATTORNEYS’ FEES BE AWARDED OR RECOVERABLE; AND (2) UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES WILL ANY ENTRANT BE PERMITTED TO OBTAIN ANY AWARD FOR, AND ENTRANT HEREBY KNOWINGLY AND EXPRESSLY WAIVES ALL RIGHTS TO SEEK, PUNITIVE, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR SPECIAL DAMAGES, LOST PROFITS AND/OR ANY OTHER DAMAGES AND/OR ANY RIGHTS TO HAVE DAMAGES MULTIPLIED OR OTHERWISE INCREASED. SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE FOREGOING LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSION OF LIABILITY, SO THE ABOVE MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

EACH ENTRANT UNDERSTANDS AND AGREES THAT ALL RIGHTS UNDER SECTION 1542 OF THE CIVIL CODE OF CALIFORNIA AND ANY SIMILAR LAW OF ANY STATE OR TERRITORY OF THE UNITED STATES ARE HEREBY EXPRESSLY WAIVED BY HIM/HER AGAINST THE SWEEPSTAKES ENTITIES. SECTION 1542 READS AS FOLLOWS:

“CERTAIN CLAIMS NOT AFFECTED BY A GENERAL RELEASE. A GENERAL RELEASE DOES NOT EXTEND TO CLAIMS THAT THE CREDITOR OR RELEASING PARTY DOES NOT KNOW OR SUSPECT TO EXIST IN HIS OR HER FAVOR AT THE TIME OF EXECUTING THE RELEASE, AND THAT IF KNOWN BY HIM OR HER WOULD HAVE MATERIALLY AFFECTED HIS OR HER SETTLEMENT WITH THE DEBTOR OR RELEASING PARTY.”

12. Disputes.

Except where prohibited by law, as a condition of participating in this Sweepstakes, each Entrant agrees that (1) any and all disputes and causes of action arising out of or connected with this Sweepstakes, including but not limited to Prize awarded, shall be resolved individually, without resort to any form of class action, and exclusively by final and binding arbitration under the rules of JAMS and held at the JAMS regional office nearest the Entrant; (2) the Federal Arbitration Act shall govern the interpretation, enforcement and all proceedings at such arbitration; and (3) judgment upon such arbitration award may be entered in any court having jurisdiction. Under no circumstances will any Entrant be permitted to obtain awards for, and Entrant hereby waives all rights to claim, punitive, incidental or consequential damages, or any other damages, including attorneys’ fees, other than Entrant’s actual out-of-pocket expenses (i.e., costs associated with participating in this Sweepstakes), and Entrant further waives all rights to have damages multiplied or increased. Entrants further agree that any and all disputes, claims and causes of action arising out of or connected with this Sweepstakes, or any Prize awarded shall be resolved individually, without resort to any form of class action. SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSION OF LIABILITY FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. All issues and questions concerning the construction, validity, interpretation and enforceability of these Official Rules, or the rights and obligations of the Entrant and Sponsor in connection with the Sweepstakes, shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the State of New York, without giving effect to any choice of law or conflict of law rules (whether of the State of New York or any other jurisdiction), which would cause the application of the laws of any jurisdiction other than the State of New York.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, in the event that the preceding release is determined by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid or void for any reason, Entrant agrees that, by entering the Sweepstakes, (i) any and all disputes, claims, and causes of action arising out of or in connection with the Sweepstakes, or any Prize awarded, shall be resolved individually without resort to any form of class action; (ii) any claims, judgments and awards shall be limited to actual out-of-pocket costs incurred, including costs associated with entering the Sweepstakes, but in no event attorney’s fees; and (iii) under no circumstances will any Entrant be permitted to obtain any award for, and Entrant hereby waives all rights to claim, punitive, incidental or consequential damages and any and all rights to have damages multiplied or otherwise increased and any other damages, other than damages for actual out-of-pocket expenses.

13. Entrant’s Personal Information.

Information collected from Entrants is subject to the Sponsor’s Privacy Policy, which is available at https://theweekjunior.com/privacy. If you are selected as a potential or verified Prize winner, your name, city and state may also be included in a publicly available Winners' List.

14. Sweepstakes Results.

For Sweepstakes results, send a hand-printed, self-addressed, stamped envelope to: “Winner’s List” c/o The Week Junior 50 Books Sweepstakes, 155 East 44th Street, 22nd Floor, New York, NY 10017. Requests for the Winner’s List must be received by Sponsor within 60 calendar days after the end of the Sweepstakes Entry Period.

Questions?: Please email us at hello@theweekjunior.com