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Kio Herrera

Kio Herrera is an Editorial Assistant at TIME for Kids. Prior to joining the TFK staff in 2016, Kio was a book editor at Penguin Random House. She earned a bachelor’s degree in English Literature and Creative Writing from Fordham University, in New York City. Some of Kio’s favorite assignments for TFK include interviewing Olympic athletes, film actors, and authors. In her free time, you’ll find Kio photographing her New York City neighborhood or trying out a new recipe.

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Jacob Riis

June 7, 2018

Jacob August Riis (May 3, 1849—May 26, 1914) was a photojournalist who documented the lives of poor New Yorkers in the 1890s. He published the photographs in his book How the Other Half Lives. The photos shocked Americans and inspired…

Health

Wiping Out Trans Fats

May 16, 2018

On Monday, the World Health Organization (WHO) announced a plan to rid the world’s food supply of trans fats. These unhealthy substances have been linked to chronic illness. The WHO is a United Nations agency that works to promote good…

Environment

An Epic Eruption

May 9, 2018

On May 3, Hawaii’s Big Island experienced a major volcanic explosion. The volcano Kilauea pushed lava and toxic gas from its vents and opened fissures, or cracks, beneath a nearby residential neighborhood. On May 4, the seismic activity caused a…

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World

Knitting Hearts

March 5, 2018

Bolivia is a poor country in South America. It is not considered a leader in medicine. But a doctor is changing that. Dr. Franz Freudenthal is a heart doctor. He is also an inventor. One of his creations helps his…

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Arts

Leading the Way

December 4, 2017

Last year, artist and filmmaker Vashti Harrison challenged herself to draw one notable African-American woman every day during Black History Month. “I really wanted to focus on women who are not often spoken about,” Harrison told TFK. Her whimsical…

Technology

Emoji Evolution

October 23, 2017

Do you speak emoji? If you use a smartphone, the answer is probably yes. Emoji is a visual language. It can express ideas and feelings. Are you hungry? Let friends know by sending images of food, like tacos or pizza.…

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