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35 Years of KIDS FIRST! ** Help Us Celebrate (And Win a Trip to Portugal!)
Dear Friends,
KIDS FIRST! celebrates its 35th birthday! And our celebration continues. Go Here to Donate and Enter the Sweepstakes: https://go.rallyup.com/kidsfirst-portugal2027
Your support over the past three decades has made all the difference—and today, a simple gesture from you helps us keep providing trusted guidance for the media your family loves.
Our Story Began at Tsankawi– In 1991, five founders gathered at the Tsankawi Prehistoric Sites. Standing among ancient rock art and cliff dwellings, Peggy Charren—founder of Action for Children’s Television—remarked that ancient storytellers didn't have to worry about the content of media. Their stories were true to their lives, carved straight into the rock walls for future generations.
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Forgotten Island * What If The Greatest Adventure Of Your Life Came With The Price Of Forgetting The People You Love Most
While celebrating their last night together, Jo and Raissa stumble upon a mysterious portal that transports them to the fantastical island of Nakali, packed with magical and mythological creatures they grew up hearing stories about from their Filipino families. Some of these figures will become friends, some foes. Joined by well-meaning-but-hapless weredog Raww and a small-but-mighty pack of pals, Jo and Raissa must face The Dreaded Manananggal, the most feared creature on the island. When they discover that the memories of their entire friendship are the price for returning home, Jo and Raissa will race to find a way to leave the island before they forget each other forever.
KIDS FIRST! Film Critics Kennedy P. comments, “What if the greatest adventure of your life came with the heartbreaking price of forgetting the people you love most? That’s the premise of … -
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Celebrate KIDS FIRST! 35th Anniversary (And Win a Trip to Portugal!)
For 35 years, KIDS FIRST! has helped parents and educators navigate youth media. From honest reviews to red-carpet interviews by our 65 youth reporters, we empower families to make informed media choices.
To celebrate our official 35th Anniversary on September 26, we’re giving back to the supporters who make our mission possible.
Donate by September 26 for 35th Anniversary Perks:
Donate Any Amount: Automatically enters you into our Grand Sweepstakes!
Donate $25 or More: Unlocks exclusive KIDS FIRST! supporter rewards plus your sweepstakes entries.
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Join our KIDS FIRST! Film Critics Team
Are you a kid who loves film, loves talking about film and loves to be on-camera? If so, we want you on our national KIDS FIRST! Film Critics team! This audition is open to those wishing to be join our national KIDS FIRST! Film Critics team. To audition, click on the link below to apply. Auditions are open tweens and teens, ages 9 to 16. There are three short steps to enter. There is no fee to participate in this program; there is a nominal fee to take one of our boot camps.
Go here to for more information: https://www.kidsfirst.org/become-a-juror/
Before applying, please familiarize yourself with our program by visiting our website … -
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From the Jury
The Sisters Grimm: Season 2 * The best thing about this season is the captivating story!
About CQCM and KIDS FIRST!
The Coalition for Quality Children's Media is a national, nonprofit organization founded in 1991 whose mission is to teach children critical viewing skills and to increase the visibility and availability of quality children's media. . . . More.
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