KID REPORTERS’ NOTEBOOK
Immigrants in Canada Learn to Play Ice Hockey
March 15th, 2024
A program for high school girls introduces newcomers to the national sport.
“Earth Guardians” Help the Environment
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
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
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
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
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
February 14th, 2024
The India Association of Minnesota Hosts Literary Event
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
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
November 15th, 2023
Why are dagashiya giving way to convenience stories in this East Asian country?
Earthshot Prizes Are Awarded in Singapore
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
November 7th, 2023
The festival is one of the most important annual traditions in Chinese culture.
Australia Holds Referendum on Indigenous Rights
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
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
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
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
September 11th, 2023
Exploring the Culture of Ancient China
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
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
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
May 1st, 2023
A museum in Metro Manila spotlights centuries of Filipino art, culture, and history.
High School Students Meet in Hiroshima
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
March 21st, 2023
Humanitarian Salva Dut educates young people about the global need for clean drinking water.
Singing Her Way to Success
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
February 17th, 2023
The Iranian American Women Foundation is seeking to raise awareness about the brutal crackdown on protests in Iran.