Meet Gitanjali Rao—TIME’s first-ever Kid of the Year
At age 15, Gitanjali Rao isn’t your typical scientist. The brilliant teen was selected as TIME’s Kid of the Year from more than 5,000 kids, ages 8 to 16. Her inventions can sense lead in water, detect early opioid addiction, and identify cyber bullying. Rao hopes to inspire other young people to solve world problems.…
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Haaland named as first Native American interior secretary
Republican Debra Haaland will make US history in 2021. As a member of the Laguna Pueblo, she will be the first Native American in the powerful federal agency. She will…
The Smithsonian: 158 resources to understand racism in America
The Smithsonian Magazine published a collection of articles, videos, podcasts, and websites on racism in America. The 158 resources are broken down into six topics: history of racism, inequality, violence,…
Q&A: Malala’s Girl Power Tour
In 2012, Malala Yousafzai was shot by a Taliban gunman just because she was a girl going to school in Pakistan. Since then, Yousafzai, now 20, has become a global…
Change Makers highlights the work of the world’s most inspiring individuals. Meet 12 of the most influential authors, business leaders, children, entertainers, political leaders, and scientists. Each book features 12 living and historical change makers and how their accomplishments helped them change the world. Full-color spreads are packed with all the information you need to become an expert on the world’s biggest change makers.