Find out what’s going on around the world at Youngzine, youngzine.org. Use the interactive world map to read about An Elephantine Issue, or learn what a former comedian had to do with elections in Italy. This site isn’t just about current events, however. You can submit your own writing, reviews, videos and art at U Write. Want to take a break from reading and writing? Visit Play Zine where you will find hilarious comic strips, then play some classic arcade games such as Ms Pacman and Tetris.

Do you aspire to be a writer? Kids on the Net, kidsonthenet.com/about, invites children to submit their writing to be featured online. Thousands of kids all over the world are writing poems, articles, reports and opinions to share with others. Visit Monster Motel and explore the building, then write about monsters who would stay in the rooms. Now make up a spell for the Spellbook. How to Write gives you tips about all types of writing. Take a break in Activities and Games where Dragonsville makes writing a blast.

Here There Everywhere, htekidsnews.com, is a news site designed just for kids. Stay informed about important topics, from science to sports to U.S. news. Kids want to be in the know, but sometimes watching the news or reading the paper can be confusing, since they’re targeted to grown-ups. Do you hear your parents talking about events that you would like to know more about? Now you can participate in discussing what is going on in the world today with parents and friends. Visit Links to see all the different categories, access older stories and ask your own questions at You Ask!

If you like entertaining your friends with stories, Writers Speak to Kids, nbclearn.com/portal/site/learn/writers-speak-to-kids, has tips from the experts. Children’s book authors share what inspires them and how they create characters. Do you love to read and use your imagination? You'll like Michael Buckley, who wrote "The Sisters Grimm" to give girls a chance to lead adventures. Nick Bruel was always fascinated with comic strips. Find out who his Bad Kitty character is really based on. Ridley Pearson helps you get better writing grades at school.

If you love to read, the Guardian's children's books site, guardian.co.uk/
childrens-books-site, is made for you. Watch Why We're Taking Part to hear why kids appreciate the chance to discover literature from a kid's point of view. If you're looking for something new to read, you'll find exclusive trailers for great books in Videos. You can also delve into the imaginations of authors in short videos that share their points of view. Do you like to read reviews before starting a new book? Reviews and Top 10 lists from other kids will help you decide which series to read next!

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