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John Dixon

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Age 14, South Carolina

Favorite Subject: Literature

Book: The Hobbit, by J.R.R. Tolkein. I also like authors Douglas Adams and Isaac Asimov.

Music: Classic Rock, Credence, Beatles, Alice Cooper, Black Sabbath, and AC/DC

Extracurricular Activities: Cub Reporter for the Columbia Star, archery, and target shooting

Hobbies: video gaming, digital photography, reading, and archery

John likes being a reporter, but he isn't so sure what he wants to do when he gets older.

In his spare time, he likes to play video games and visit with family and friends. When he's not doing that he likes to go to the movies or read science fiction and fantasy books.

As a Kid Reporter, John hopes to continue to meet lots of new and interesting people. He says he has lots of fun going to different events and writing about them.

"I love the unique opportunities to meet new people and learn about new things," he said. "Last time around, I met many local and national level politicians, as well as some adult members of the press."

John is in the ninth grade in Columbia, South Carolina. He has one older brother.

Check out John's articles:

• Congaree National Park and Nature Preserve
In South Carolina, a refuge for U.S. native plants and animals thrives.

• Riverbanks Zoo: A Leader in Species Protection
South Carolina Zoo boasts three new tiger cubs as part of its species survival plan.

• Country Tonite
The country music stars of the future might be in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee.

• Back in Gatlinburg
John Dixon finds more than he expected at a familiar vacation spot.

• My First Campaign Experience

• A Young Reporter's Reflections
Don't miss John's thoughtful descriptions of 2004 Democratic primary in South Carolina. He interviewed Democratic presidential candidates John Edwards and Howard Dean, Senators, his state Governor, and campaign workers.

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The Seems: The Glitch In Sleep

by John Hulme and Michael Wexler

The world as you know it was created and is still maintained by The Seems. From the Department of Weather to the Department of Emotions, the Seems ensure our world is just as we like it. Occasionally, something in one of these departments will break down, and a Fixer is sent in to repair it before there is damage to our world. Becker Drane may seem like your average 7th grader, but he's actually one of 37 Fixers in the entire world, and is just about to embark on his first mission. Will Becker fix the Glitch in Sleep and become the hero of the Seems, or will his first assignment be his last?

Michael Wexler and John Hulme are the editors of Voices of the Xiled, a short story collection for adults, and authors of other works of adult nonfiction. Michael and John both live in the New York City area.

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The Littles to the Rescue

by John Peterson

A family of tiny people experiences a crisis when a baby is born during a snowstorm.

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ARTICLE	Election 2008 Mitt Romney recently toured through South Carolina, making a stop at the Sunset Restaurant in West Columbia. The former Governor of Massachusetts, a Republican, wanted to talk about why he would make a good President of the U.S.