Serenity, 4th grade, Catto, 2025-26.
Taking a stand on nutrition

Taking a stand on nutrition

Following a crash course in newsgathering techniques, Camden City high school students applied their knowledge to researching the state of school lunches and the nutritional value of the food in their schools. They concluded…

Student book reviews offer fresh summer reading recommendations

Healthy NewsWorks student reporters read, discussed, and reviewed books that encourage curiosity, kindness, healthy habits, and creativity. As summer continues, we’re highlighting another collection of student-recommended titles. This month’s selections include stories about healthy choices, friendship, family,…

Healthy NewsWorks seeks volunteers

Healthy NewsWorks is recruiting volunteers to help expand its work with elementary and middle school student journalists during the upcoming school year. The organization is seeking volunteer editors, page designers,…

Book review: Making Friends

Reviewed by Charles Henry Healthy Hawk reporters Making FriendsWritten by Kristen Gudsnuk This book is about a girl who has a magical sketch book so she can draw friends in it….

Book review: Max’s Castle

Reviewed by William Rowen Healthy Roar reporters Max’s CastleWritten by Kate Banks In Max’s Castle, three boys are using alphabet blocks and their imaginations to tell an adventure story. They use the…

Book review: The Invisible Boy

Reviewed by Eleanor Emlen Healthy Roar reporters The Invisible BoyWritten by Trudy Ludwig The Invisible Boy is about a boy named Brian who feels invisible, sad, and left out at school. A…

Book review: The Last Stand

Reviewed by Julia De Burgos Healthy Super Tiger reporters The Last StandWritten by Antwan Eady This book is about Black farmers. It is the story of a kid and his grandfather who…

Book review: The Fruits We Eat

Reviewed by Healthy Panther Post Cub reporters The Fruits We EatWritten and illustrated by Gail Gibbons This book is about fruits and the different kinds of fruits that are grown around the…

Book review: Dog Loves Books

Reviewed by William Rowen Healthy Roar reporters Dog Loves BooksWritten and illustrated by Louise Yates Dog Loves Books is about a dog who loves books so much that he decides to open…

Book review: The Couch Potato

Reviewed by William Cramp Fit Flyer Cub reporters The Couch PotatoWritten by Jory John The Couch Potato is about a potato who likes to sit on his couch in one spot watching…