KID REPORTERS’ NOTEBOOK

Jupiter and Saturn Come Together

Quade Kelley

December 15th, 2020

A rare celestial event will occur on December 21, when the two planets will look like one giant star.  

A Surprise Visit From a Snowy Owl

Zoe Adele Mirch...

December 14th, 2020

Residents of the Queen Anne neighborhood in Seattle, Washington, have been enjoying unexpected company. 

Lights, Camera, Safety!

Kai Koblentz

December 14th, 2020

During the pandemic, the U.S. entertainment industry is following strict guidelines to keep actors and others safe when they’re on set. 

Inside the Creole Nutcracker

Zhoriél Tapo

December 12th, 2020

A magical 19th-century ballet for the holidays gets a Louisiana twist. 

A Plus for Canada at the Math Olympiad

Nikita A. Mohile

December 11th, 2020

Think of math problems as you would a fun puzzle, an award-winning team member advises. 

Recovering From a Typhoon in the Philippines

Colin Adrien Co...

December 9th, 2020

A fierce storm in November caused flooding and extensive damage on the island of Luzon. 

The Sound of Tennis

Siroos Pasdar

December 9th, 2020

A unique instructional program in New York’s Long Island City helps people who are visually impaired learn how to play tennis. 

Volunteering at the Vet’s

Jaxon Jones

December 7th, 2020

Our Kid Reporter writes about a magical experience he had while helping out at a local veterinary clinic.

Paint Memphis Brings Color to the City

Varun Kabra

December 4th, 2020

A unique public mural program adds vibrance to neighborhoods in this city in Tennessee. 

Kamala Harris Makes History

Munveer Singh

December 4th, 2020

Our Kid Reporter asks young people in California how they feel about the Vice President-elect, the first woman to serve in the role. 

Life With Chance

Olivia RL Rodgers

December 2nd, 2020

Our Kid Reporter in Minnesota writes in praise of her family’s beloved dog, Sir Chancellor Montague Rodgers I. 

Baby Turtles Struggle Towards the Sea

Clara Lopes Salim

November 30th, 2020

When an oil spill in Brazil stopped baby sea turtles from getting to the ocean, a local conservation group worked to save them.

A Conversation With Jeff Kinney

Shane Mukasa

November 24th, 2020

Our Kid Reporter talks with the creator of the best-selling Diary of a Wimpy Kid series. 

Listening to Voters in Connecticut

Luke Lamour

November 23rd, 2020

Many people in the Nutmeg State cast their ballots this year with the hope of ending the pandemic and racism in the United States. 

Getting Through Lockdown in the Philippines

Colin Adrien Co...

November 23rd, 2020

Our Kid Reporter in Metro Manila talks with young people about the country’s strict stay-at-home orders.

“The Ickabog” Features Art by Kids

Erik Pawczynski

November 20th, 2020

A new fairy tale by J.K. Rowling includes illustrations created by students between the ages of 7 and 12.   

What You Need to Know About Vaccines

Sophia Emma Wolff

November 19th, 2020

Our Kid Reporter talks with a pediatrician about the purpose of vaccines and why getting a flu shot is more important than ever this year. 

Ohio Goes Red as Nation Goes Blue

Zain Abbas

November 19th, 2020

In a rare occurrence, the winner of Ohio’s 18 electoral votes did not win the presidency.  

A 14-Year-Old Student Wins a Top Science Award

Quade Kelley

November 17th, 2020

Anika Cherbrolu from Frisco, Texas, was recently recognized for her research on a potential cure for COVID-19. 

Rethinking Holiday Celebrations

Kai Koblentz

November 17th, 2020

With Thanksgiving and Christmas approaching, many families are changing their plans because of the coronavirus pandemic.

Election 2020: A Look Back

Siroos Pasdar

November 16th, 2020

Our Kid Reporter talks with constitutional law scholar Kermit Roosevelt about the election of a lifetime.

Kids Speak Out About the Election

Lincoln Miller

November 11th, 2020

After a bitter presidential contest, young people in Florida express their opinions—and their hopes for a unified country. 

Honoring America’s Heroes

Teresa Fang

November 11th, 2020

Students from Chapel Hill, North Carolina, found a special way to honor local World War II veterans. 

A Journalist Shares Her Story

Cami Cortes

November 8th, 2020

Our Kid Reporter talks with Dacelys Martinez, a news anchor and producer at Univision Atlanta. 

Hope Buried in the Ashes

Ella Porter

November 8th, 2020

A devastating fire in California in August destroyed a beloved church camp. 

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