Liset Zacker

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Liset Zacker lives in New Jersey and was born in 2007.

  • Liset is in her school's musical.
  • She plays Ultimate Frisbee and enjoys reading and writing.
  • Her favorite book is Esperanza Rising by Pam Muñoz Ryan.

“I love the idea of making stories in which people can lose themselves.”

Liset Zacker

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First name: 
Liset

New Voters Make Their Voices Heard

Liset Zacker

October 26th, 2020

More than 15 million Americans have turned 18 in the past four years. Many are eager to have a say in the presidential election. 

New Jersey Students Cope With Remote Learning

Liset Zacker

June 26th, 2020

Fourth graders in South Orange tell our Kid Reporter about the pros and cons of learning at home during the pandemic.  

Eyewitness: Coping With the Pandemic in New Jersey

Liset Zacker

April 16th, 2020

A Kid Reporter shares her experiences during the coronavirus pandemic. 

Cooking With Passion

Liset Zacker

February 6th, 2020

A 10-year-old chef who recently won a Chopped Junior competition talks about the ups and downs of cooking for a reality TV show. 

Getting With the Beat

Liset Zacker

January 13th, 2020

Champion beatboxer Kaila Mullady has turned her hobby into a successful career. 

Women Shine in Lightning Thief

Liset Zacker

December 20th, 2019

A musical adaptation of Rick Riordan’s best-selling novel spotlights tough, independent woman. 

The Moon Within

Liset Zacker

May 31st, 2019

Author Aida Salazar’s debut middle-grade novel tells a girl’s coming of age story in verse, while celebrating Latinx culture. 

Rick Riordan Presents: The Making of a Myth

Liset Zacker

March 14th, 2019

Our Kid Reporter talks with Riordan and his fellow authors about their middle-grade novels, which draw upon myths from around the world.

Celebrating the Birth of Ultimate Frisbee

Liset Zacker

March 4th, 2019

In Maplewood, New Jersey, high school students—past and present—celebrate the 50th anniversary of a unique sport.

Why Libraries Matter

Liset Zacker

November 20th, 2018

Librarians in New Jersey talk about the importance of helping all kids cultivate a love of reading.