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That success has led us to create The Week Junior, an engaging and informative news magazine written for smart, curious kids, ages 8 to 14. With relevant stories and engaging visuals, kids will discover the world and develop their own informed perspectives on nature, science, geography, sports, and other important topics.
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William Falk is editor-in-chief of The Week, and has held that role since the magazine's first issue in 2001. He has previously been a reporter, columnist, and editor at the Gannett Westchester Newspapers and at Newsday, where he was part of two reporting teams that won Pulitzer Prizes.
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