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The Week Junior is a multi award-winning current affairs magazine for eight to 14-year-olds.

The Week Junior explains news and current affairs to young people in a safe, accessible and inspiring way. Engaging, immediate, colourful and inspiring, it offers a weekly opportunity for children to explore their world and develop their now opinions about the things that matter. With content ranging from science, technology, animals and the environment to apps, coding and entertainment, every issue is carefully created to feed curious young minds.

05/09/2024

🏆 Celebrating the Picture Book of the Year shortlist at The Week Junior Book Awards! 🎉

These talented individuals have captured the hearts and imaginations of young readers through their stunning artwork, creative storytelling, and the ability to transport us to captivating worlds.Congratulations to everyone in this category. Check out all the fantastic titles at www.theweekjuniorbookawards.co.uk

Penguin Random House
HarperCollins Children's Books UK
Pan Macmillan
Oxford Academic (Oxford University Press)
Hachette Children's

03/09/2024

📢 In case you missed it, we have a fantastic lineup on our mainstage at The Week Junior Book Festival 2024 🎭 featuring Michael Rosen, Cressida Cowell, Joseph Coelho, A. F. Steadman Author, and many more!

REGISTER YOUR INTEREST NOW for EARLY ACCESS TICKETS on our website: tinyurl.com/twj-festival-2024

01/09/2024

Out current is "zigzag", borrowed from the German Zickzack, which also describes a pattern that runs left and right. It was created for its sound and rhythm, and belongs to the same category as many other expressions in English, such as flip-flop, tick-tock and pitter-patter.

01/09/2024

🌲 Our current is Save our Forest!, a graphic novel by Nora Dåsnes published by Farshore Books.

🌿 Dåsnes tells us about her favourite place to be in nature, what she enjoys drawing the most and the character that she identifies with the most in Save Our Forest!

📖 Also, discover 5 new fact books and read all about the picture book shortlist at .

📸 © Nora Dåsnes

31/08/2024

✏️ Everyone gets nervous at the start of the school year. Yes, even teachers!

👨‍🏫 Our page this week features an interview with headteacher David Clark, who gives his top tips for starting the school year off right.

📸 © cranbrookschool.co.uk

31/08/2024

🤔 In last week's , we asked our readers if shops should stop selling bottled water.

🚰 The results are in, and 57% of our readers said that it was time to stop selling them. Most thought that tap water in the UK was good enough to drink and that people should use fewer plastic bottles.

📝 The aim of the Big Debate is to present two sides of an issue fairly and objectively in order to stimulate discussion and allow our readers to make up their minds.

We believe that readers being able to consider different views is an important skill.

📸 © Getty Images

31/08/2024

🎙 The new episode of is out now.

Bex from is joined by writers Eve and Joe to talk about:

🦁 A new award for nature hero Sir David Attenborough.
🎒 The best things about returning to school after the summer holidays.
🤔 Seagull insurance...

And much more!

⏳ Episodes are around 25 minutes.

🎧 Available via tinyurl.com/weekjuniorshow or on most podcast platforms.

30/08/2024

In the new issue of The Week Junior magazine, readers can:

🐞Read about the honour given to wildlife hero Sir David Attenborough
🏫 Find out a headteacher's top tips for going back to school
🦤 Learn why scientists reckon it's time to rethink the dodo

And lots more!

27/08/2024

We are thrilled to announce the exceptional books shortlisted for The Week Junior Book Awards *NEW* category: Children’s Book of the Year: Poetry. This award recognises the best book of poetry for young people. The winning title will boast excellence in craft and creativity, demonstrating the power of poems to spark imagination, arouse emotions and explore ideas.

Otter-Otter-Barry BooksCNosy CrowmThe Emma PresstHachette Children'sWeekJuniorBookAwards

25/08/2024

🖼 Our is 'auction', which is a sale at which items are sold to the person who pays the most. In auctions, potential buyers offer sums of money known as 'bids' in increasing amounts. 'Increase' is 'auctio' in Latin, which provides the origin for 'auction'.

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24/08/2024

14-year-old Australian gold medal winner Arisa Trew's wish was granted when she got to pet a duck on live radio.

📸 © Getty Images

24/08/2024

🖼️ In last week's , we asked if art galleries should always be quiet. Some people think more relaxed rules would encourage younger visitors.

🤫 It was a very close one, but 53% of our readers felt they are places where the volume should always be kept down 🔇

📝 The aim of the Big Debate is to present two sides of an issue fairly and objectively in order to stimulate discussion and allow our readers to make up their minds.

We believe that readers being able to consider different views is an important skill.

📸 © Art Fund / Getty Images

24/08/2024

🎙 The new episode of is out now.

Bex Lindsay from Fun Kids Radio is joined by associate editor Laura and editorial assistant Elena to talk about:

♿️ The and their favourite paralympic sports
🌕 The full super blue moon that graced the world's skies on Monday
🚰 Whether shops should stop selling bottled water

And much more! 🚗 If you're on a car journey over the bank holiday, The Week Junior Show can help entertain your kids.

⏳ Episodes are around 25 minutes.

🎧 Available via tinyurl.com/weekjuniorshow or on most podcast platforms.

23/08/2024

In the latest Week Junior magazine:

🇫🇷 Find out about the and the ParalympicsGB to watch out for
🎨 Meet the young artist raising funds for Mind Jersey
🐎 Discover why scientists are studying horse poo
🤩 See a rare sea slug spotted in the UK for the first time

And much, much more!

20/08/2024

With The Week Junior Book Awards 2024 fast approaching let's take a look at the shortlist for our new award category – Children’s Book of the Year: Hobbies and interests. The title that wins will engage, inform and inspire readers to discover and do something different. Congratulations to all the brilliant books shortlisted.

UCLan Publishing
Firefly Press
Noodle Juice Ltd
Walker Picture Books
Magic Cat Publishing
Usborne Publishing

20/08/2024

Say hello to WHSmith's Book of the Month, The Last Life of Lori Mills, which also happens to be at The Week Junior!

Grab your copy at your local WHSmith store or online at tinyurl.com/twj-whsmith-b2

Happy reading! 📖

19/08/2024

👾 Our latest is The Last Life of Lori Mills by Max Boucherat, published by HarperCollins Children's Books UK. It's a spine-tingling adventure about 11 year-old Lori Mills, who's first time ever being home alone takes a creepy turn when strange whispers start coming from her video game.

🎮 Boucherat tells us about video games, the sequel and pizza.

💫 Also on our page, find five boredom-busting puzzle books and discover which books have been shortlisted for Hobbies and Interests category.

19/08/2024

Our is SCUBA. "Scuba" is an acronym – a word formed by taking the first letters of a set of words, which is then spoken as a word itself. Scuba uses the first letters of "self-contained underwater breathing apparatus". 🤿

📸 © Getty

17/08/2024

Chris Skelley, the judo star, spoke to The Week Junior about competing as part of Team GB at the Paris Paralympics, and this year's Get Set: Path to Paris challenge, which is perfect for families. Find out more at getset.co.uk/pathtoparis

📸 ©paralympics.org.uk

Chris Skelley MBE PLY

17/08/2024

The latest episode of is out now.

Bex from Fun Kids Radio is joined by Vanessa and Kaye to discuss:
🚀 The astronauts who's return flight has been delayed
🍌 Some stylish new banana boots
🤫 If people should stay quiet at art galleries

And much more!

⏳ Episodes are around 25 minutes.

🎧 Available via tinyurl.com/weekjuniorshow or on most podcast platforms.

Fun Kids Radio NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration Edinburgh Zoo

17/08/2024

Last week, we asked our readers if it is ok to swim with wild animals. 54% think it's a great way to learn more about wildlife, as long as the animals aren't stressed out. 📸 Getty Images

16/08/2024

In the new issue of The Week Junior, readers can:

🚀 Find out about the astronauts spending some extra time in space
🌟 Read about judo star Chris Skelley who is going for gold at the Paralympics
🐙 Learn how to make a woolly octopus key ring

And lots more!

Chris Skelley MBE PLY NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration

13/08/2024

Introducing the shortlist for our Children's Book of the Year: Older Fiction award! 🏆 Join us in congratulating the brilliant authors & publishers behind these extraordinary books. This award celebrates the power of literature to captivate young minds, ignite imaginations, and foster a lifelong love for reading. The winner will be announced on 30 September. In the meantime, we encourage you to explore our shortlists for all nine award categories at www.theweekjuniorbookawards.co.uk

HarperCollins Children's Books UK Farshore Books
Bloomsbury Publishing UK
Old Barn Books
Faber Books
Head of Zeus Books
David Fickling Books
Andersen Press

12/08/2024

📚✨ We are thrilled to announce that we have a bevy of authors headlining The Week Junior's Book Festival on 29 October 2024 at the Barbican Centre, London! 🥳 Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to see your favorite author live!

Register today ➡️ tinyurl.com/twj-awards-stage

11/08/2024

Our current is 'Gymnastics'. It comes from ancient Greek, in which 'gumnazein' meant 'to train naked'. Greek athletes (gymnasts) used to train and compete naked as a sign of discipline. A related word is gymnasium, which we commonly know as 'gym'.

10/08/2024

💛 In last week's , we asked if sandy beaches are better than pebble ones.

🏖 The results are in – most of our readers (80%) prefer sandy beaches, which are much easier to walk and play on.

📝 The aim of the Big Debate is to present two sides of an issue fairly and objectively in order to stimulate discussion and allow our readers to make up their minds.

We believe that readers being able to consider different views is an important skill.

📸 © Getty Images

10/08/2024

🎙 The new episode of is out now.

Bex from Fun Kids Radio is joined by senior staff writer Eve and acting assistant editor Kate to talk about:

💚 People coming together to help after unrest in the UK
🏅 Some special achievements at the
🐠 Whether it's ok for people to swim with wildlife

And lots, lots more.

⏳ Episodes are around 25 minutes.

🎧 Available via tinyurl.com/weekjuniorshow or on most podcast platforms.

09/08/2024

In the brand new issue of The Week Junior, children can:

❤️ Find out how local communities are coming together after unrest around the UK
🌱 Read about a Scottish bog that's been granted World Heritage status
🤩 Discover all there is to know about the world of

And so much more!

09/08/2024

Don’t forget! Your child only has until 31 August to use the WHSmith book voucher in store or online (UK only). You’ll find it in the latest issue of The Week Junior magazine.

06/08/2024

Highlighting our Children’s Book of the Year: Non-Fiction shortlist. The winning title will surprise and delight readers, rewarding their curiosity and helping them make sense of their world. Many thanks to our brilliant partners and sponsors WHSmith, The Bookseller magazine, LoveReading4Kids and World Book Day (UK & Ireland).

Guinness World Records
What on Earth Books
Noodle Juice Ltd
Oxford Academic (Oxford University Press)
Nosy Crow

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🏆 Celebrating the Picture Book of the Year shortlist at The Week Junior Book Awards! 🎉 These talented individuals have captured the hearts and imaginations of young readers through their stunning artwork, creative storytelling, and the ability to transport us to captivating worlds.Congratulations to everyone in this category. Check out all the fantastic titles at www.theweekjuniorbookawards.co.uk Penguin Random House HarperCollins Children's Books UK Pan Macmillan Oxford Academic (Oxford University Press) Hachette Children's

We are thrilled to announce the exceptional books shortlisted for The Week Junior Book Awards *NEW* category: Children’s Book of the Year: Poetry. This award recognises the best book of poetry for young people. The winning title will boast excellence in craft and creativity, demonstrating the power of poems to spark imagination, arouse emotions and explore ideas. Otter-Otter-Barry BooksCNosy CrowmThe Emma PresstHachette Children'sWeekJuniorBookAwards #ChildrensLiterature #EducationForAll #InspiringYoungMinds #ChildrensPublishing #TWJBookAwards #ReadingForPleasure

The Week Junior Book Awards - Children's Book of the Year: Hobbies

With The Week Junior Book Awards 2024 fast approaching let's take a look at the shortlist for our new award category – Children’s Book of the Year: Hobbies and interests. The title that wins will engage, inform and inspire readers to discover and do something different. Congratulations to all the brilliant books shortlisted. UCLan Publishing Firefly Press Noodle Juice Ltd Walker Picture Books Magic Cat Publishing Usborne Publishing #TheWeekJuniorBookAwards #ChildrensLiterature #EducationForAll #InspiringYoungMinds #ChildrensPublishing #TWJBookAwards #ReadingForPleasure

The Week Junior Book Awards - Children's Book of the Year: Older Fiction

Introducing the shortlist for our Children's Book of the Year: Older Fiction award! 🏆 Join us in congratulating the brilliant authors & publishers behind these extraordinary books. This award celebrates the power of literature to captivate young minds, ignite imaginations, and foster a lifelong love for reading. The winner will be announced on 30 September. In the meantime, we encourage you to explore our shortlists for all nine award categories at www.theweekjuniorbookawards.co.uk HarperCollins Children's Books UK Farshore Books Bloomsbury Publishing UK Old Barn Books Faber Books Head of Zeus Books David Fickling Books Andersen Press #TheWeekJuniorBookAwards #ChildrensLiterature #EducationForAll #InspiringYoungMinds #ChildrensPublishing #TWJBookAwards #ReadingForPleasure

Highlighting our Children’s Book of the Year: Non-Fiction shortlist. The winning title will surprise and delight readers, rewarding their curiosity and helping them make sense of their world. Many thanks to our brilliant partners and sponsors WHSmith, The Bookseller magazine, LoveReading4Kids and World Book Day (UK & Ireland). Guinness World Records What on Earth Books Noodle Juice Ltd Oxford Academic (Oxford University Press) Nosy Crow #TheWeekJuniorBookAwards #ChildrensLiterature #EducationForAll #InspiringYoungMinds #ChildrensPublishing #TWJBookAwards #ReadingForPleasure

The Week Junior Book Awards - Children's Graphic Novel of the Year

📚 📚 Announcing our Graphic Novels shortlist! 🎉 The Week Junior Book Awards in partnership with The Bookseller magazine are thrilled to reveal the exceptional titles that are shortlisted in the Graphic Novel category. This prize celebrates storytelling in comic book style, combining words and images to deliver a rich and rewarding reading experience for children. Congratulations! #TheWeekJuniorBookAwards #ChildrensLiterature #EducationForAll #InspiringYoungMinds #ChildrensPublishing #TWJBookAwards #ReadingForPleasure

We're very excited to see this video of our first book with Bloomsbury Education being printed! The Big Book of Knowledge is publishing in September. https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/week-junior-big-book-of-knowledge-9781801995221/

The Week Junior Book Awards - Breakthrough

In the spotlight this week is our Breakthrough category, celebrating fresh talent and supported by World Book Day (UK & Ireland) Charity. This shortlist demonstrates the very best in new writing for children. View the five fantastic titles at theweekjuniorbookawards.co.uk Firefly Press Pan Macmillan Usborne Publishing Simon & Schuster Nosy Crow #TheWeekJuniorBookAwards #ChildrensLiterature #EducationForAll #InspiringYoungMinds #ChildrensPublishing #TWJBookAwards #ReadingForPleasure

The Week Junior Book Awards - Children's Book of the Year: Animals and Nature

We’re proud to showcase a new award category, The Children’s Book of the Year: Animals and Nature! This award honours the best non-fiction book on animals and nature. The winning title will engage, inform and delight readers, elevating their awareness of the natural world and inspiring them to respect and protect it. Well done to all the shortlisted titles. DK Books Flying Eye Books UCLan Publishing Penguin Books #TheWeekJuniorBookAwards #ChildrensLiterature #EducationForAll #InspiringYoungMinds #ChildrensPublishing #TWJBookAwards #ReadingForPleasure

The Week Junior - Issue 448

In the newest edition of The Week Junior, children can: 📝 Read about what the new Government got up to during its first week in office. 🐸 Find out what a frog spa looks like. 🐶 Learn all about the #RSPCA as it marks 200 years of protecting animals. And lots more! #kidsmagazine #parenting #generalelection2024 #government

The Week Junior Book Awards - Children's Audiobook of the Year

Here's a reminder of the brilliant children's audiobooks shortlisted for The Week Junior Book Awards 2024. Congratulations to everyone nominated in this category. Nosy Crow Penguin Books Bloomsbury Publishing UK W. F. Howes Simon & Schuster Farshore Books #TheWeekJuniorBookAwards #ChildrensLiterature #EducationForAll #InspiringYoungMinds #ChildrensPublishing #TWJBookAwards #ReadingForPleasure

We’re proud to announce the shortlist for a new award – Children’s Book of the Year: Wellbeing. This award celebrates titles that support children's emotional, physical and developmental needs. Congrats to all those shortlisted! Usborne Publishing Nosy Crow Penguin Random House Farshore Books #TheWeekJuniorBookAwards #ChildrensLiterature #EducationForAll #InspiringYoungMinds #ChildrensPublishing #TWJBookAwards #ReadingForPleasure

The Week Junior Book Awards - Younger Fiction category

Celebrating the Younger Fiction Category shortlist supported by LoveReading4Kids. These remarkable stories represent the highest standards of storytelling, captivating young readers from beginning to end. Congratulations to all the amazing titles! David Fickling Books The Lela Initiative Firefly Press Guppy Books Little Tiger Books #TheWeekJuniorBookAwards #ChildrensLiterature #EducationForAll #InspiringYoungMinds #ChildrensPublishing #TWJBookAwards #ReadingForPleasure

The Week Junior - Issue 445

In the latest issue of The Week Junior, readers can: 🗳️ Find out about our general election-themed reader survey. 🇬🇧 Read our All About UK politics feature. 🌺 Make a window mandala And much, much more. #kidsmagazine #GeneralElection #parenting #survey #UKpolitics

We’re thrilled to reveal the 5 brain-boosting books for our Children’s Book of the Year: STEM category in association with The Week Junior Science+Nature. This award celebrates excellence in engaging children with STEM subjects. Congratulations to all the shortlisted titles! Bloomsbury Publishing UK Usborne Publishing Mama Makes Books Hachette Children's DK Books

The Week Junior Book Awards 2024 - Children's Book Cover of the Year

We’re super excited to announce the shortlist for The Week Junior Book Awards 2024 Cover of the Year category. Good luck to everyone in this category! Cove Nosy Crow Simon & Schuster Books UK Sweet Cherry Publishing Floris Books Bloomsbury Publishing UK Usborne Publishing

The Week Junior - issue 442

In our brand new issue of The Week Junior, readers can: 🗳️Read about the Prime Minister's #generalelection announcement. 🚀 Find out how a new satellite is going to track the weather in space. 🐦 Learn how to make a bird game with #TomGates author Liz Pichon. #kidsmagazine #parenting #ukelection #politics

The Week Junior - Issue 441

In the newest edition of The Week Junior, children can: ⚽ Find out why two teams in blue are celebrating success. 🤡 Clown around with Tweedy and his new show. 🐶 Read about an ice cream van with a very special set of customers. And much, much more. Out now. #kidsmagazine #parenting #premierleague #womenssuperleague #wsl #mancity #chelseawfc Manchester City Chelsea Football Club Women

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The Week Junior magazine explains news and current affairs to young people in a safe, accessible and inspiring way. Engaging, immediate, colourful and entertaining, it offers a weekly opportunity for 8–14 year olds to explore their world and develop their own opinions about the things that matter. With content ranging from science, technology, animals and the environment to apps, coding and entertainment, every issue is carefully created to feed curious young minds.

Launched in November 2015, The Week Junior is adored by its readers, praised by parents and teachers and has won a number of awards in recognition of its editorial excellence.