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Joe Bubar

Writer & Editor

About Me

I'm a writer, editor, and journalist, based in Brooklyn, New York. I currently teach writing at Columbia University, where I graduated with an MFA in Fiction. Previously, I was a senior editor at The New York Times Upfront, a newsmagazine for teens. Prior to that, I was a senior editor for Scholastic News Edition 5/6, a newsmagazine for fifth and sixth graders. In addition, my work has been published by The New York Times T-Brand Studio, The Washington Post Express, and other publications. I'm also the author of several children's books, published by Scholastic, and I'm at work on my first novel. You can find some samples of my work below.

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Sample articles

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Locked Away For Life

Should juveniles ever be sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole? (NYT Upfront)

Pandemic

More than 100 years before the
coronavirus pandemic, the 1918
flu killed tens of millions of people
worldwide and brought life in many
U.S. cities to a standstill (NYT Upfront)

Two Americas

A look at inequality in five key areas of American life (NYT Upfront)

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Are You Addicted to Your Phone?

Your smartphone and all those apps were designed to grab your attention. But now even some in the tech industry say the gadgets have become too addictive. (NYT Upfront)

Puerto Rico: One Year Later

Thousands of Puerto Ricans have fled to the U.S. mainland since Hurricane Maria. Back on the island, many residents have faced a long road to recovery. (NYT Upfront)

"A Declaration of Equality"

Thiry years ago, Congress passed the Americans with Disabilities Act (NYT Upfront)

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Drowning in Debt

Today's college students are graduating with more student loan debt than any generation before. Can anything be done about it? (NYT Upfront)

Who Owns Oklahoma?

A Supreme Court ruling could return
nearly half of the state to Native Americans (NYT Upfront)

The Teens Who Fought for Free Speech

A Supreme Court ruling 50 years ago ensured students’ First Amendment
rights—and paved the way for today’s student protests (NYT Upfront)

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Second Chances

The U.S. has the highest prison rate in the world. Now Congress is easing some of the tough-on-crime laws that have put so many Americans behind bars. (NYT Upfront)

The Doomed Voyage of the St. Louis

Eighty years ago, a ship approached U.S. shores with more than 900 Jewish refugees on board, begging for safety from the Nazis. What happened next might surprise you. (NYT Upfront)

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Writing For Ages 9-13

Sample articles

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Escape From a War Zone

Since 2011, more than 4 million people have fled Syria to escape violence. Now countries around the world are debating where they should end up. (Scholastic)

My Robot Goes to School

A rare medical condition often forces
Grady Loper to stay home from school. Fortunately, a robot can take his place. (Scholastic)

The Earthquake State

Why has the number of earthquakes in Oklahoma skyrocketed in recent years? (Scholastic)

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The Little Rock Nine

Sixty years ago, nine black students walked into an all-white high school in Little Rock, Arkansas—and into history. (Scholastic)

Where's the Water?

A major drought in the western United States has left thousands of people in California without running water. (Scholastic)

Showdown in Selma

Fifty years ago, people put their lives in danger during a march to demand equal voting rights for Black Americans. (Scholastic)

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Gorilla Doctores

A team of veterinarians is working to save Africa’s mountain gorillas from becoming extinct, one patient at a time. (Scholastic)

Me in 3-D

A Scholastic News editor explains how 3-D printers are being used to make all kinds of objects—including a lifelike figure of him! (Scholastic)

Ready for Rio

Top athletes from around the world are preparing for the 2016 Summer Olympics in Brazil. (Scholastic)

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