The Week Junior

"When you are young, you’re naturally curious about the world and everything in it. But the world seems made for grown-ups; complex and unknowable. That’s why we’ve created The Week Junior. It explains the news and events in ways that children understand; immediate, colourful, exciting. From news to nature, science to geography, and sport to books, The Week Junior explores an extraordinary array of topics from around the globe. Written to engage a young person’s point of view, without spoon-feeding or patronising, it explains events in a safe, accessible and inspiring way."

European elections spark change

Why are parties called “left” or “right” wing?

Four hostages are rescued from Gaza

Vivid festival lights up Sydney

IT’S AN AMAZING WEEK FOR…

Special events mark D-Day

A special wedding

WORD OF THE WEEK

THIS WEEK IN HISTORY

New microchip law for cats

Beach hut summer school

Harry Potter guide dogs

Young people feel ignored by MPs

THE WEEK’S SILLIEST HEADLINE

Around the world

Should children be told what to read? • Some people say adults should pick the books children read.

Making his mark • On a mission to get young people’s voices heard.

Speaking out for refugees

METTE joins Taylor tour

THEY SAID IT!

Study praises net zero goal

Net zero plans • This is what three of the UK’s main political parties think about working towards net zero and producing energy in a more environmentally friendly way.

Water crowfoot flowers bloom

Walking Tree wins top award

Good week / Bad week

Giant pangolin

Why do giraffes have such long necks?

Shortlists announced • Celebrate the start of your summer of reading by dipping into the brilliant books shortlisted for our awards.

Cover of the Year • Which of the seven colourful covers that have been shortlisted for our Cover of the Year Award do you think is the most creative, appealing and eye-catching?

The secrets of Seahenge are revealed

Stonehenge and the Moon

Photos of the week

Kopecky wins Tour of Britain

Tour numbers to know

THE WEEK’S WINNERS…

Make a feel-good folder • Boost your happiness with a collection of your positive points.

Riley’s big feelings • She’s going through some emotional changes in Inside Out 2.

Meet three of Riley’s new emotions

5 books about gardens • Let your imagination grow with these stories that celebrate the magic of gardens.

The Children’s Book of the Future

Lavie Tidhar & Richard Watson • The authors talk about time travel, teachers and the perfect night’s sleep.

This summer, to celebrate books and reading, we’re challenging you to complete 12 activities.

Brain-boosting books • The five fantastic titles shortlisted for our Children’s Book of the Year: STEM award are bursting with big ideas, scientific facts and fun.

Dive into creating music • Whether you’re learning an instrument or would like to have a go, these apps and sites can help.

CHANNEL OF THE WEEK

PODCAST OF THE WEEK

GAME OF THE WEEK

Make an Edvard Munch ice cream

Puzzles

Cockerel has a clucky escape

A very well-travelled teddy bear

Saved from the scrapheap

Growing vegetables on Vulcan

Editor’s note

CHARITY OF THE WEEK

Blossom besties

Martha Mills Young Writers’ Prize

GET INVOLVED

YOUR PHOTOS • We’d love to see your snaps. Send them to us at hello@theweekjunior.co.uk Don’t forget to tell us why you took them.

Teacher OF THE WEEK

National Thank a Teacher Day

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