KID REPORTERS’ NOTEBOOK

Immigrants in Canada Learn to Play Ice Hockey

Jade Lof

March 15th, 2024

A program for high school girls introduces newcomers to the national sport. 

“Earth Guardians” Help the Environment

Aiden An

March 12th, 2024

The executive director of the environmental organization talks about engaging young people to find solutions. 

A Fundraising Walk in Canada Helps Local Communities

Jade Lof

March 5th, 2024

In Cloverdale, the 11th annual “Coldest Night of the Year” fundraising walk brought people together for a good cause. 

A Visit to the Yayoi Kusama Museum

Raye Yokota

March 4th, 2024

The museum in Tokyo showcases the colorful work of the world-renowned Japanese artist.

Singaporean Author Josef Lee Makes the White Ravens List

Eden Teoh

February 22nd, 2024

Lee’s latest picture book is featured in the 2023 catalogue of 200 notable children’s and young adult books compiled by the International Youth Library. 

Building a More Sustainable Hong Kong

Valerie Shek Sze Ai

February 21st, 2024

After years of debate and delay, a new waste-reduction plan will be introduced in this city of 7.4 million people. 

A Conversation with the CEO of Save the Children

Xander Dorsey

February 14th, 2024

Our Kid Reporter talks with Janti Soeripto about the humanitarian organization’s mission to help the world’s most vulnerable kids. 

The India Association of Minnesota Hosts Literary Event

Adiraj 'Adi' Singh

January 26th, 2024

Authors of South Asian descent gather at a community center near Minneapolis to talk about their books and why they write. 

Ninth Graders in Canada Learn About Career Options

Jade Lof

November 16th, 2023

On November 1, hundreds of thousands of students participated in the country’s annual “Take Our Kids to Work Day” event.

Celebrating a Nostalgic Snack in Japan

Raye Yokota

November 15th, 2023

Why are dagashiya giving way to convenience stories in this East Asian country? 

Earthshot Prizes Are Awarded in Singapore

Eden Teoh

November 14th, 2023

Prince William names the five winners of this year’s global competition “to repair and regenerate our planet.”

A Mid-Autumn Festival in Singapore Celebrates the Moon

Eden Teoh

November 7th, 2023

The festival is one of the most important annual traditions in Chinese culture. 

Australia Holds Referendum on Indigenous Rights

Arjun Durvasula

November 7th, 2023

In October, the residents of this island country in Oceania voted whether or not to alter the Constitution and give the First Peoples a greater say in the government.   

Florida Residents Collect Supplies for Israelis

Rebekah McNarney

October 27th, 2023

Members of the Jewish community in the Orlando area have been gathering medical supplies for soldiers and their families on the front lines of the war. 

A Holocaust Exhibition for Kids Opens in New York City

Deirdre Liebman

October 18th, 2023

“Courage to Act” tells the story of a dramatic rescue mission of Denmark’s Jewish population during World War II. 

Canadian Holiday Honors the Indigenous Community

Jade Lof

October 4th, 2023

A National Day for Truth and Reconciliation inspires healing and action after centuries of abuse of Indigenous children. 

Diana Award Winner From Malaysia Seeks Environmental Change

Jay Sivanesan P...

September 11th, 2023

Max Han, a graduate student at Yale University, talks about his organization, Youths United for Earth, and his passion to create a better world. 

Exploring the Culture of Ancient China

Enya Yang

August 7th, 2023

Our Kid Reporter tours an exhibition at the Blackhawk Museum in California, which showcases this East Asian country’s rich history. 

School in Vietnam Hosts Charity Bazaar

Tu Anh Nguyen

June 30th, 2023

At the author’s school in Ho Chi Minh City, a Charity Bazaar and an International Culture Day raise money for children in need.

Japan Hosts the G7 Summit

Nanaka Takahashi

June 1st, 2023

On May 19, leaders of the world’s seven most powerful economies gathered in Hiroshima for a three-day summit. 

A Visit to the Ayala Museum

Dylan Koji Co R...

May 1st, 2023

A museum in Metro Manila spotlights centuries of Filipino art, culture, and history. 

High School Students Meet in Hiroshima

Nanaka Takahashi

May 1st, 2023

Ahead of the G7 Summit for world leaders, high school students gathered in Hiroshima, Japan, to discuss strategies for global peace. 

A Long Walk to Water

Quade Kelley

March 21st, 2023

Humanitarian Salva Dut educates young people about the global need for clean drinking water.   

Singing Her Way to Success

Grace Moodie

February 24th, 2023

In 2022, singer-songwriter Georgia Lines had her best year yet, winning breakthrough artist at the New Zealand Music Awards.

Supporting Iran’s Struggle for Freedom

Siroos Pasdar

February 17th, 2023

The Iranian American Women Foundation is seeking to raise awareness about the brutal crackdown on protests in Iran.

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