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Which of the following was the first winner of the Kid of the Year award?
Which of the following was the first winner of the Kid of the Year award?
All winners of TIME's Person of the Year award have been under 16 years of age.
All winners of TIME's Person of the Year award have been under 16 years of age.
False
What is the age range for the Kid of the Year award?
What is the age range for the Kid of the Year award?
8 to 16 years old
The second winner of the Kid of the Year award was Orion Jean, who started the __________ campaign.
The second winner of the Kid of the Year award was Orion Jean, who started the __________ campaign.
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Match the Kid of the Year winners with their notable contributions:
Match the Kid of the Year winners with their notable contributions:
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Study Notes
TIME Magazine
- Founded in 1923 in New York City, TIME is the first weekly news magazine in the US.
- Covers various topics including politics, science, culture, and technology.
- Famous for its annual "Person of the Year" award, given to individuals deemed to have most influenced the year's events.
- All winners, except Greta Thunberg (2019), have been adults.
- TIME recognizes "youth is no impediment to achievement."
Kid of the Year Award
- Introduced in 2020, recognizing children aged 8-16 for positive contributions.
- Categories include science, social justice, and the environment.
- First winner: Gitanjali Rao (15), developed a device to detect lead in drinking water and an app for spotting cyberbullying.
- Second winner: Orion Jean (11), initiated "Race to Kindness" campaign for charitable work (toy donations, meals).
- Third winner: Bellen Woodard (10), known as "world's first crayon activist," created "More Than Peach" crayon set to promote skin tone representation in schools.
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Explore the history of TIME Magazine, America's first weekly news magazine, and its tradition of honoring influential figures. Learn about the Kid of the Year Award, which celebrates young innovators making a positive impact in various fields. This quiz will test your knowledge on these remarkable achievements.