Behind the Book: Nicholas Bubeck Interviews “Diary of a Wimpy Kid” Author Jeff Kinney
My favorite book series is “Diary of a Wimpy Kid,” so I reached out to Jeff Kinney, the author, and he agreed to let me interview him! The series is about a character named Greg Heffley, a boy trying to ...
Keepsakes for Charity: Seventh Grader Sets Her Sights on Raising Money with Crafts
By Sondra Barr Photos courtesy of the Lofgran family Thirteen-year-old Lauren Lofgran has spent nearly half of her life raising money for organizations near and dear to her heart––and she’s just getting started. What started out as an idea to ...
A Heart for Giving: Five-Year-Old Jax Logan O’Connor Makes Soap for the Homeless
Jax Logan O’Connor was living with his mom and her parents in Prescott when they came down with COVID. While they were recovering, he went to stay with his grandmother, TamaraLynn Tadano, his father’s mother, in Phoenix. At the time ...
MET Students Made Ornaments for Foster Care Children
Photos courtesy of Peoria Unified School District Peoria Unified School District’s MET Professional Academy students crafted 280 holiday ornaments in December for Arizona Sunshine Angels, a non-profit organization that supports foster children living in group homes within the Phoenix metropolitan area. ...
Epic Kids January 2023
Introducing the January 2023 issue of Epic Kids. Enjoy! Click on the photo above to view the January 2023 issue of Epic Kids. We welcome feedback and story suggestions. Let us know about the epic kids you know in the ...
Learn by Doing: Arizona 4-H Offers Kids Hands-On Experience Developing Essential Skills
By Sondra Barr What started out as an excuse to get backyard chickens led the Odello family to 4-H. In the process, the family has discovered the joy of developing essential life skills and putting those skills to work. When ...
Role of a Lifetime: Scottsdale 10-Year-Old Steps into the Spotlight as Young Cosette in “Les Mis”
Laney Hoekstra brings heart to role in "Les Mis" At just 10 years old, Laney Hoekstra is no stranger to the spotlight, but she’ll soon step into her biggest role yet in Places! Productions’ “Les Misérables School Edition.” “I wanted ...
Bright Idea: Nicholas Interviews Light Impresario Sammy Pratt
Light impresario Sammy Pratt is interviewed by Nicholas Bubeck I got to meet one of the brothers behind the Pratt Brothers Christmas & Holiday Spectacular and winners of the ABC show, “The Great Christmas Light Fight.” When I met Sammy ...
Epic Kids December 2022
Introducing the December 2022 issue of Epic Kids. Enjoy! Click on the photo above to view the December 2022 issue of Epic Kids. We welcome feedback and story suggestions. Let us know about the epic kids you know in the ...
World Cup Fever: Nicholas Interviews Former Pro Soccer Player Mike Enfield
Hi, I’m Nicholas, your monthly Epic Kids columnist. I’m a third-grade CEO. Our family friend happens to be a former pro soccer player. I got the chance to interview him about his career and the World Cup happening this year. ...
Cooking Up Careers: Student-Run Avenue 27 Turns Culinary Curiosity into Award-Winning Restaurant Experience at DVUSD
By Shay Moser Chef and Culinary Instructor Ryan Mattheis is familiar with Deer Valley Unified School District’s Barry Goldwater High School. He’s also familiar with restaurant work as a former sous chef, eatery assistant manager, catering company chef/partner, and resort catering ...
Epic Kids November 2022
Introducing the November 2022 issue of Epic Kids. Enjoy! Click on the photo above to view the November 2022 issue of Epic Kids. We welcome feedback and story suggestions. Let us know about the epic kids you know in the ...
A Journey of Hope and Healing: How Your Family Can Help a Brave Valley Kid
A Journey of Hope and Healing: How Your Family Can Help a Brave Valley Kid By Michelle Talsma Everson Photos Courtesy of the Armer Foundation and the Burkhart family Andrew Burkhart, 15, and his family haven’t always had an easy ...
Sports Legends: Pro Baseball Players Sit Down for Interview with 7-Year-Old
Sports Legends Pro baseball players sit down for interview with 7-year-old. Hi, I’m Nicholas, your monthly Epic Kids columnist. I’m a third-grade CEO and this month I’m writing about my brother’s experience interviewing Hall of Fame Arizona Diamondback legends Randy ...
All American: 8-Year-Old Khalid Navarro Shines On and Off the Track
For as long as Khalid Navarro can remember, he has loved sports. He’s played soccer, football, and baseball and excelled at all of them. It wasn’t until recently his dad suggested he run track to increase his speed on the ...
Epic Kids October 2022
Introducing the October 2022 issue of Epic Kids. Enjoy! Click on the photo above to view the October 2022 issue of Epic Kids. We welcome feedback and story suggestions. Let us know about the epic kids you know in the ...
Pull-Ups for Beginners
By Linkan Marler Hey everyone, hope the school year has been good to you so far. For me, things have been stressful with chores, homework, and football practice. Good thing I know something that can help blow off steam––working out! ...
All the World’s a Stage: 13-Year-Old Zack Desmangles Performs
All The World’s a Stage By Michelle Talsma Everson Photos Courtesy of Karli Kemper of State 48 Theatre Company and Felix-Albert Desmangles Eighth grader Zack Desmangles, 13, dreams of being an actor when he grows up. But, instead of that ...