Photos courtesy of the Hernandez family Hey there, it's Emilia, your local, feisty 9-year-old, back to share about my latest girls' dinner date at a modern Southwestern cuisine spot, Ghost Ranch. Stepping in from the dark and rainy night, we ...
What kind of garden does a baker have in April? A flour garden! How do bees get to school? By school buzz! What animal needs to wear a wig? A bald eagle! Celebrated on April 22, Earth ...
Name: Jessie Pearl Profession: Freshwater Scientist, The Nature Conservancy (TNC) Age: 32 What do you do for a living? I am a scientist for The Nature Conservancy (TNC). I think about big questions on how our Earth is ...
Name: Mike Nelson Profession: CEO and Foodie, Mr. Pickle’s Sandwich Shop Age: 60 What do you do for a living? I am the CEO of Mr. Pickle’s Sandwich Shop, a premier sandwich shop with locations across the Valley offering ...
At the beginning of each school day, kids flock to Mrs. Houseman’s room. And why wouldn’t they? That’s where the robots are! For fifth grader William Macdonald, the chance to get hands-on with technology is one of the best parts ...
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 ...
BOOK TITLE: “The Raven Boys” AUTHOR: Maggie Stiefvater GENRE: Young Adult Fantasy AGES: 11+ RATING: (1-5 stars) 5 Stars SYNOPSIS: It is freezing in the churchyard, even before the dead arrive. Every year, Blue Sargent stands next to her ...
Photo courtesy of Peoria Unified School District In a showcase of talent and expertise, Cactus High School senior, Cougarjade Reyes, was a keynote speaker at the prestigious NICE K12 Cybersecurity Education Conference in Phoenix this month. Held on December 4 ...
Photo courtesy of Chandler Unified School District The greens have cleared, and the scores are in, marking an exhilarating close to this year's high school golf season. In a gripping two-day face-off, Hamilton High clinched the Division I boys' team ...