Very nice to meet you, Poppy. I loved your message! Which articles inspire you the most? I'd love to know. 😊 Hope you have a great rest of your 6th grade!

Thank YOU, Myles, for such a wonderful note. It means so much to me that you are learning from the News-O-Matic articles. I'm also wishing you a wonderful day, month, and year! Keep up the reading, and I hope to hear from you again.

That sounds like a cool idea! There sure are a lot of ways to cook and eat tteok. Do you have any favorites?

Disney Animation animated Moana 2! The animators included a whole team of artists. Amy Smeed and Kevin Webb were some of the head animators. Another artist, Daniel Arriaga, was in charge of the look of the characters.

Happy birthday, John! 🎂🥳 I didn't know that the turkey Squishmallow existed. How cool!

Hey, Logan! News-O-Matic nominates a few young people who have made a difference during the year. Then, readers like you get to pick who will be Kid of the Year! You can vote in the Poll, make a drawing, or send a message with your vote in the News Room. Thanks for asking!

Nebraska does have earthquakes sometimes. However, the earthquakes in Nebraska are usually mild and not very strong.

Hi, Kolton. I am so excited to hear that you're enjoying 3rd grade so much! I think that's awesome! 😁

They do, Alyssa! Just like how humans have "baby teeth," dogs have their own "puppy teeth!" These teeth fall out very early in the dog's life — usually within the first year. New teeth grow in their place! 🦷

Thanks for letting me know what kinds of stories you enjoy reading, Preston! Have no fear, Wacky Week is still here! Our last article was published on December 5. It's all about wacky fish! 🐟

That's a beautiful color, Aurora! And I love blueberries too. My favorite color is pale blue. That is the color of Earth if you look at it from far away in space!

The depth of the ocean changes depending on the location. On average, the ocean is about 12,080 feet (3,682 m) deep. The deepest point is in the Mariana Trench. The bottom of the ocean there is about 36,037 feet (10,984 m) below the surface!

Hey there, Astrid! Sanrio is the name of a company in Japan. One of Sanrio's artists, Yuko Shimizu, first drew Helly Kitty in 1974. The company itself was founded in 1960. If you want to learn more, I'd suggest reading "Happy 50, Hello Kitty!" on News-O-Matic!

The word tsunami comes from the Japanese language. It means "harbor wave." Tsunami waves can reach 100 feet (30 m). You can learn more about tsunamis in News-O-Matic's recent article, "California Safe After Earthquake."

Hi, Max. Thanks for sharing your opinion! I really like hearing what readers are thinking about.

Thanks for writing to me, Chloe! I hope you have a great winter too. Are there any winter activities you like? ❄️☃️

Luna is pretty amazing. Her determination to help others by pushing through hard activities is really inspiring!

Hi, Haze! I'm glad you want to read News-O-Matic in English class. It is a great way to learn and practice English! I agree, Japan is very nice. 😁

Hi, Hannah! U.S. President Eisenhower signed the National Aeronautics and Space Act to start NASA. That was in July 1958. The agency opened in October 1958.

That's a great question, Michaela! There are actually many different answers. Scientists and researchers look for all kinds of clues to help them understand the past. Experts definitely do look for old writings. They may also look for ruins and artifacts left behind by old cultures. And even though dinosaurs couldn't write, we know they existed thanks to their fossils! 🦖