Get ready for more fabulous Pioneers' cartoons!

Thanks to the students at Pioneer Middle School in Cooper City, Florida who submitted their political cartoons!

--Sydney W.

It's 12 days away from Election Day. And it's just about all anybody can think about. READ recently released an exciting issue focusing on the power of words. Inside this issue we looked at how Barack Obama and John McCain choose their words in hopes of winning this landmark presidential election. At the same time the public--the voters, the media, and yes, interested students--use powerful words and ideas to express what is on their minds. Students used the power of words and pictures to create these political cartoons that focus on a variety of opinions. They support one candidate over the other or make a general comment on the issues. We'd like to give a big thanks to students from Pioneer Middle School in Cooper City Florida for sending us their cartoons.

Check back on Monday for more.

-Alex G.

- Audrey T.

Today is Ursula K. LeGuin's birthday. Here at READ, we owe so much to authors like her, who continue to inspire us with great writing and give us hours of reading enjoyment.

Throughout her more than 40-year career,  LeGuin has written more children's books, novels, short stories, and poetry. She is well known for her Earthsea series of science fiction books.

We're also happy to point out that LeGuin has been a friend to Weekly Reader for a long time. About two years ago, she helped us out by being the guest judge for a student writing contest. LeGuin continually proves herself as a friend of young writers. Check out some of her tips.

Whatever you're doing today Ursula, we hope it's amazing--just like you are.