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Fall 2026: Beginnings • A tribute from the Inkandescent Kids team to a star who inspired a generation of kids to read: Dolly Parton, creator of the Imagination Library (January 1946-August 2026)

Art

Today is World Architecture Day!

Books

Check out “The Boy and The Griffin,” by Irish author Seth Santillo, 14

Cooking

This weekend — Make Heart-Healthy Turkey Burgers: A meal kids can build themselves!

Courage

Rev. Dr. Robert Flanagan gives us Courage2Thrive

Essays

The best birthday gift: Seeing Hamilton on Broadway, an essay by Nathaniel and Harper

Events

Explore the Arts and Old Town North with “Chalk-A-Block:” Saturday, September 19, 2026 from 11am-2pm!

Gamification

“Let’s Get Gameful,” by Valary Oleinik, Inkandescent Kids gamification columnist

Grandparents

September 13 is Grandparents Day: Do something grand!

History

Celebrate Constitution Day: September 17

HomeschoolOT

“When 10 Minutes Doesn’t Feel Like 10 Minutes,” by Sarah Collins, Homeschool OT

Language Arts

Remembering Dolly: The Buddy Program

Math

Prepare to play poker with bestselling author Annie Duke

Mental Health

EU announces plan to ban social media for under 13s

Mindfulness

Meet the leaders of PeaceFull Kids: “We inspire people to develop the habit of intentionally and consistently supporting their happiness and the well-being of those around them”

Money

October 2025: Learn to be MoneySmarts with LouAnn Lofton, author of “Warren Buffett Invests Like a Girl,” started investing as a student. You can, too!

Movies

Old Town Rises: The night a “Thriller Flash Mob” took over King Street in Alexandria, VA

Music

Celebrate National Arts in Education Week with Step Afrika!

News

The Zebra newspaper: “They Built an ‘AI-Free Zone’ for Kids—And It All Started at a Neighborhood Restaurant”

Nonprofits

Light the Way Foundation: Janice Murphy is on a mission to ensure all youth are afforded the opportunity to participate in enrichment activities

Physical Education

Take a Class: Yoga teacher Helen Young shares her passion for movement, mindfulness and social justice

Safety First

Hold onto your hat! Yellowstone National Park retrieved 280 caps from hydrothermal vents this summer

Science

How Do We Launch Things Into Space? NASA’s Space Place explains the science