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The Lady of Leaskdale
October 28th, 2019
Our Kid Reporter visits the former home of beloved Canadian author Lucy Maud Montgomery.
Chapel Hill Hosts a Fall Festival
October 28th, 2019
In Chapel Hill, North Carolina, an annual “Festifall” celebrates painting, dancing, music, and other arts..
Rick Riordan Talks About “The Tyrant’s Tomb”
October 28th, 2019
The author addresses a sold-out crowd of young fans in Redwood City, California.
He’s Got Game
October 25th, 2019
Our Kid Reporter talks with a product developer at GameWright, a family game company in Newton, Massachusetts.
Growing Up With Music
October 24th, 2019
Internationally acclaimed pianist Marc-André Hamelin shares stories about his life at the piano.
Frozen Fun in Thailand
October 23rd, 2019
An ice carving show in the mountainous city of Chiang Mai blends the cultures of China and Thailand.
Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF
October 22nd, 2019
Our Kid Reporter sits down with the head of UNICEF USA to learn how the aid organization helps children around the world.
Fashion for Everyone
October 18th, 2019
Our Kid Reporter finds a more inclusive environment at Paris Fashion Week.
At the Democratic Debate
October 16th, 2019
Our Kid Reporter covers the October 15 Democratic debate in his home state of Ohio.
Kate DiCamillo Talks About Her New Book
October 14th, 2019
The two-time Newbery Medalist and best-selling author has a new novel, “Beverly, Right Here.”
Riding Out the Storm
October 14th, 2019
On Georgia’s Cumberland Island, wild horses can survive just about anything, even a hurricane.
Getting Spooked by The Addams Family
October 11th, 2019
Our Kid Reporter talks with the co-directors and cast members of the new animated movie.
Leaders Respond to Climate Strikes
October 2nd, 2019
Our Kid Reporter in Houston, Texas, talks with the city’s mayor about sustainability just a day after Tropical Storm Imelda batters the area.
Glass Beach
October 2nd, 2019
Years of dumping garbage helped a beach near Fort Bragg, California, became renowned for its sea glass.
Boston Hosts Fan Expo
October 2nd, 2019
A convention in Boston gave people of all ages a chance to share their love of comics, video games, movies, anime, and more.
A Letter From the Editor: Kids Press Turns 20
September 25th, 2019
Kids Press marks 20 years of an award-winning program that delivers “news for kids, by kids.”
An Eagle Scout’s Mission
September 25th, 2019
Our Kid Reporter reflects on a memorable volunteer experience in Mexico.
Kids Stage a Global Climate Strike
September 24th, 2019
In cities around the world, including Orlando, Florida, kids led the way in calling for measures to address climate change.
The Creative Genius of Charles Addams
September 23rd, 2019
Our Kid Reporter visits Westfield, New Jersey, where the renowned New Yorker cartoonist and creator of “the Addams Family” grew up.
Dogs That Save Lives
September 13th, 2019
Medical Detection Dogs, a charity in the United Kingdom, trains dogs to sniff out cancer and other diseases.
Protecting Sharks and Other Marine Life
September 11th, 2019
Our Kid Reporter visits Oceana to learn more about environmental advocacy.
A Flower That Stinks
September 10th, 2019
Our Kid Reporter sniffs a smelly attraction at Orange Coast College in California.
Batter Up in Louisville
August 22nd, 2019
Our Kid Reporter gets batting tips at the Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory.
Top Youth Volunteers Visit the Capital
August 15th, 2019
Winners of the 2019 Prudential Spirit of Community Awards, including our Kid Reporter, were recently recognized in Washington, D.C., for their volunteer work
Over the Rainbow
August 13th, 2019
At North Carolina’s Land of Oz Theme Park, visitors can stroll along the yellow brick road just like Dorothy and her dog, Toto.