Avery’s Pick “NIMONA” AUTHOR: N.D. Stevenson GENRE: Middle-Grade Graphic Novel AGES: 10+ RATING: 5 stars SYNOPSIS: Nimona is an impulsive young shapeshifter with a knack for villainy. Lord Ballister Blackheart is a villain with a vendetta. As sidekick and ...
Perfect Protagonists By Lexis of Maricopa County Library District Megan McDonald’s “Judy Moody” book series is known for its real-kid relatability and is a perfect read for young readers who are navigating the ups and downs of growing up. If ...
The nonprofit organization The Be Kind People Project encourages K-8 students to enter the Annual BE KIND Make A Difference National Essay Contest about how they can impact their community. This year’s prompt will highlight 10 skills of kindness from ...
The Camp Patrick Touch a Truck event is Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. This family fun event benefits Camp Patrick, a free summer camp for kids with Spina Bifida You can buy your tickets online ...
New Year, Fun & Healthy Eats! By Gretchen Pahia The new year is here and even though families might be dining in more, there's always that exciting day out where you and your little ones might crave a yummy bite ...
Head over to Goodyear Ballpark, 1933 S. Ballpark Way, in Goodyear, on January 26 to 28 for the thrilling Arizona Balloon Classic! This spectacular event showcases a sky full of vibrant hot air ballons, blending science and nature into an ...
Name: Peter McCunniff, MD Profession: Orthopedic Spine Surgeon Age: 37 What do you do for a living? I help people who have pain, numbness, tingling, or weakness in their neck and arms, or back and legs. This happens when ...
In a spirited celebration of literature and sports, Gateway School in the Creighton School District welcomed a special guest on Monday, Jan. 8, to mark a significant occasion: the launch of the NCAA Read to the Final Four program. With ...
Feeding the Future, a fundraising and educational event hosted by Blue Watermelon Project, was created to help students develop tasty, nutritious, and affordable school meals that can be served to Arizona school children. Participation in this contest helps students and ...
Learning long division, taking tests, turning in assignments. Sounds like a typical load for a fourth grader, right? Not so fast. Lucas Moran crams more – much, much more – into every week. The budding 10-year-old actor also packs in ...