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!

East Wing of White House torn down

Fun at the White House

Number of rare whales increases

New memoir by Peace Prize winner

IT’S AN AMAZING WEEK FOR…

Candidates prepare for Election Day

Next year’s election

WORD OF THE WEEK

THE WEEK IN HISTORY

Statues unveiled in Alabama

Lionel Messi to stay in Miami

Labubu to join famous parade

Ballet legend gives final performance

Around the world

Should we still use nicknames? • They might be well-meaning, but that doesn’t mean everyone likes them.

Champion on the ice • Speed skating star Jordan Stolz is gearing up for the Winter Olympics.

Stretching for joy

A literary advocate

OVERHEARD

Finding out what sounds fish make

Fish climb a waterfall

PLACE OF THE WEEK • Maroon Bells, Colorado

Hybrid bird surprises scientists

Good week / Bad week

Animal of the week • European hamster

“Why do snails leave a slime trail?” • Olivia, 8, New Zealand

A creative tradition of paper folding • Discover how an ancient custom became a global art form.

Awards given for silly science

Two sets of Nobel Prizes

Dome-headed dino species discovered

Four-legged robot plays badminton

A backpack that improves balance

Photos of the week

Thrilling start to NBA season

Brothers unite

THIS WEEK’S WINNERS…

Gymnasts compete at Worlds

COACH OF THE WEEK

SPOTLIGHT ON…

Dollhouses on display in exhibit • The Strong National Museum of Play is highlighting the history of small-scale homes and why people of all ages love them.

More places to see minis

New show about Batman’s family

READER RECOMMENDS

THIS WEEK’S WATCH LIST

Have fun in dance challenges

PODCAST OF THE WEEK

APP OF THE WEEK

WEBSITE OF THE WEEK

Dragonborn

WIN A BOOK! • We’re giving away one signed copy of Dragonborn.

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS FOR YOUR BOOK CLUB

JOIN THE WEEK JUNIOR’S BOOK CLUB

Ask the Author

Organize a clothes drive • You can support others by collecting and donating clothing.

More ways to help • There are many types of items you can donate. Here are a few.

Make tasty cinnamon apple cider fudge

ECO TIP OF THE WEEK • DON’T RAKE YOUR FALLEN LEAVES

Puzzles

That’s unbelievable!

Editor’s note

CHARITY OF THE WEEK

Inspiring imagination in kids

ANNUAL COMPETITION • Enter our Winter Cover Contest!

Your turn

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

The Week Junior US

It’s amazing what happens when you open the world to young minds