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DEADLINE ALERT: SL’s Say Yes to Reading Contest

The 2023 Scout Life’s Say Yes to Reading contest deadline is approaching. Submit a one-page book report by Dec. 31 for a chance to win. Get details at go.scoutlife.org/readingcontest

Help Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month

Hispanic Heritage Month is observed from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15. It’s a time to recognize and celebrate the many contributions of the American Latino community. It began as a week-long celebration in 1968 under

Here’s a merit badge for each of the main characters in The Creator

There are three main characters, so we chose three merit badges to help them.

Celebrate National Public Lands Day With This Epic Video

Along with this video, enjoy free entry to all National Park Service sites that charge an entrance fee on Sept. 23 for National Public Lands Day.

A photo of Jaime Reyes and Uncle Rudy from the movie Blue Beetle

Five merit badges that would be perfect for Blue Beetle

Plus, our review of Blue Beetle!

7 Fast Facts About Wolves

August 13 is International Wolf Day! Here are some fun facts about wolves.

Trailer Alert: Haunted Mansion

The Haunted Mansion debuts on Disney+ on July 28.

Summer 2023 Videogames: Disney Illusion Island and More!

High-flying adventure from Disney, plus virtual farm life and more fun from Minecraft.

A few books you might want to read this summer

Here are some great summer reads to consider.

Trailer Alert: Miraculous: Ladybug & Cat Noir

The Miraculous: Ladybug & Cat Noir premieres on Nextflix on July 5.

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