In today’s ever-changing world, parents and teachers alike can have trouble keeping up with what’s happening in preteen’s worlds. From the media they consumer on television or the big screen to books and games, it’s hard to keep track of all things grasping for our preteens’ attention.
But don’t fret! Our “Keeping Current” section can help! With bimonthly reviews, you’ll stay up-to-date on some of the latest preteen media trends.
We cover everything from chart-topping music and books to the latest movies and television shows. We even report on today’s hottest apps, websites, and games.
You’ll find an overview of what music, games, books, movies, TV shows, and more are like—and our take on it. Through “Keeping Current,” you’ll find some of your new preteen favorites—as well as a few things to steer kids clear of.
We also give you a simple-to-share video of all our bimonthly reviews to help educate parents, guardians, and your ministry team.
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The Scoop Winner of the 2019 Newbery Medal, Merci Suárez Changes Gears tells the story of a Hispanic sixth-grade girl who attends a private school on scholarship. She struggles to…
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The Scoop Alexa & Katie, a Netflix original series, is a preteen drama about two teenage friends, one of whom has cancer. The show gives viewers a perspective on what…
The Scoop Twenty-three-year-old music artist Post Malone has had 26 Billboard Hot 100 hits since 2017; six have been in the top 10, and three have hit number one. Riding…
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