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 ...
Talking Shop: Third-Grader Nicholas Bubeck Interviews Chris Gronkowski, NFL Player Turned CEO of Ice Shaker
Hi, I’m Nicholas, your monthly Epic Kids columnist. I’m a third-grade CEO and I had the cool opportunity to interview Chris Gronkowski. Chris is one of five Gronkowski brothers: Rob, Gordie Jr., Dan, and Glenn. The only one who ...
Bibliophile: Phoenix Teen Finds Fame with Her Love of Books
By Shay Moser Hunkered down with not as much to do, local teen Avery Fin turned to TikTok during the COVID-19 lockdowns. The video-sharing platform leaped in popularity during the pandemic, with an astounding 850 million downloads in 2020. Before ...
Epic Kids, September 2022
Introducing the September 2022 issue of Epic Kids. Enjoy! Click on the photo above to view the September 2022 issue of Epic Kids. We welcome feedback and story suggestions. Let us know about the epic kids you know in the ...
Third-grade CEO and Epic Kids columnist Nicholas Bubeck Interviews Chris Gronkowski, NFL Player turned CEO of Ice Shaker
Hi, I’m Nicholas, your monthly Epic Kids columnist. I’m a third-grade CEO and I had the cool opportunity to interview Chris Gronkowski. Chris is one of five Gronkowski brothers: Rob, Gordie Jr., Dan, and Glenn. The only one who didn’t ...
Charlie Duffy, Star Softball Player, Named UCP of Central Arizona Youth Ambassador of the Year
Star Softball Player Named UCP of Central Arizona Youth Ambassador of the Year Fifteen-year-old Charlie Duffy inspires people both on and off the field with her perseverance in the face of adversity. “Your daughter has cerebral palsy,” may be one ...
Winners: Stormwater Bookmark Art Contest and OdySea Aquarium Conservation Art Challenge
Stormwater Bookmark Art Contest Dozens of children participated in the Phoenix Water Department's "Only Rain in the Storm Drain" bookmark art contest. Of the 93 entries by children ages 6 to 12, Environmental Services staff selected 16 finalists for official ...
Back to School, Back to Fitness: 12-Year-Old Linkan Marler Shares a Fun Workout to Get in Shape for Sports Tryouts
Back to School, Back to Fitness Get in shape for sports tryouts with this fun workout. Getting back to school means getting back to monthly fitness challenges. Some of you may be trying out for sports, like I am this ...
Now with Nicholas––Local Sports Pros Share Their Favorite Elementary School Memories
Back in the Day Local sports pros share their favorite elementary school memories. Hi, I’m Nicholas, your Epic Kids columnist. I’m a third-grade CEO, and since many of us are going back to school this month, I thought it would ...
Epic Kids August 2022
Epic Kids August 2022 Introducing the August 2022 issue of Epic Kids. Enjoy! Click on the photo above to view the August 2022 issue of Epic Kids. We welcome feedback and story suggestions. Let us know about the epic kids ...
Home Run: Student Logan Rose is Stepping Up to the Plate Again for the Third Annual Western WIFFLE Ball Classic
Following the success of the last two Western WIFFLE Ball Classics, its founder, 16-year-old Logan Rose is excited to bring back the popular event for a third year. Logan, a Paradise Valley resident, began his journey in the sport by ...
Scottsdale Kiddo Speaks out in Honor of Fundraiser
Noah was born ten weeks early. He was diagnosed with bilateral Grade III intraventricular brain hemorrhaging. He has required many therapies over the past 4 years. Noah has fun helping his friends in first grade! Noah, who lives in Scottsdale, ...
20 Things to Do This Summer for Kids
Hi! I’m Nicholas, your Epic Kids columnist. I’m a second-grade CEO, and this month I’m sharing 20 creative things to do during summer. See new movies like Jurassic World Dominion, Lightyear, Minions: The Rise of Gru, and Tom Gun: Maverick. ...
Star Quality: Epic Kids Chats with Local Up-and-Coming Actress Hailey Glicksman
Star Quality Epic Kids chats with a local up-and-coming actress. Name: Hailey Glicksman Age: 14 Grade: 9th School you attend: Desert Mountain High School How did you get into acting? I started off in dance when I was young, but ...
Boxed Up Project Created by Teen Helps Children Unpack Grief
Boxed Up Project helps children unpack grief By Lin Sue Flood Most of us have difficulty accepting the death of someone we love, but that’s especially true for a child. At just 6, Milan Coraggio-Sewell didn’t understand how her best ...
Art Awards Celebrate Local Students’ Achievements
A visual art exhibit with the work of top students was shown at the Cactus Shadows Fine Arts Center following the 26th Annual Celebration of Art and the 43rd Annual Jeff Cross Memorial incentive awards and scholarship ceremony. The recent event was ...
Hadley’s Hope: Seventh Grader Hosts Charity Duel on the Diamond Event
Hadley’s Hope Seventh grader hosts charity Duel on the Diamond event. For 13-year-old Hadley Gray, bringing attention to those in need drives her. The founder of Hadley’s Hope, a soon to be nonprofit, the Paradise Honors Middle School student recently ...
Epic Kids May 2022
Epic Kids May 2022 Introducing the May 2022 issue of Epic Kids. Enjoy! Click on the photo above to view the May 2022 issue of Epic Kids. We welcome feedback and story suggestions. Let us know about the epic kids ...