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• Kid News: Pledges to Protect the Planet

  

  World leaders have gathered in Glasgow, Scotland, to talk about solutions to problems related to climate change. Many countries agreed to produce less of the harmful gases, like carbon and methane, that warm the planet. Trees help combat global warming, and many countries also pledged to slow the pace of deforestation, or cutting down trees. Although the leaders made important promises, some people are angry that they are not doing more. Listen to hear about progress – and problems – at the recent international climate summit.

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• Kid News: 8-Year-Old Author Hides His Book on Library Shelves

  

  An 8-year-old author’s book has become a must-read at his local library in Boise, Idaho. Librarians there officially added his book to their collection after he snuck it onto a shelf. They found his illustrations to be imaginative and sophisticated, and they appreciated how the young author’s writing incorporated many literary genres. Listen to hear more about the young author’s book and find out what advice he has for other aspiring writers.

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• Kid News: School Bus Driver Spreads Joy

  

  Some people are well known in their communities for spreading joy to others. A school bus driver and elementary school custodian in Skokie, Illinois, is one of those people. He has driven kindergarten students to school for over two decades. He forms special relationships with the students he drives and aims to motivate them to be successful when they grow up. Listen to hear several kindergartners share thoughts about their special school bus driver, and find out why he is not yet ready to retire.

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