KID REPORTERS’ NOTEBOOK

Michelle Obama Visit

A Conversation With the First Lady

Eight Scholastic News Kid Reporters recently sat down with Michelle Obama in the White House Map Room. Here are their accounts.

A “Beet Gene”?

Adedayo Perkovich

November 22nd, 2016

The First Lady explains how she and President Obama feel about beets.

Helping Kids Stay Healthy

Courtney Pine

November 22nd, 2016

Our Kid Reporter talks with Michelle Obama about her role as First Lady.

Planting a Seed

Skylar Yarter

November 22nd, 2016

Why did the First Lady decide to help fight childhood obesity? Our Kid Reporter finds out.

What's Next?

Erik Weibel

November 22nd, 2016

What does the First Lady plan to do when President Obama leaves office?

Leading by Example

Gabriel Ferris

November 22nd, 2016

During their time in the White House, the Obama family has worked hard to make the country a better place.

Dream It, Do It

Manu Onteeru

November 22nd, 2016

Our Kid Reporter learns more about the causes that the First Lady has championed during her time at the White House.

A Busy Family

Stone Shen

November 22nd, 2016

On a recent visit, one Kid Reporter learned that the First Family's home is a very active place.

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Great Leaders

Maxwell Surprenant

November 22nd, 2016

Which historical figures does First Lady Michelle Obama admire the most? Our Kid Reporter finds out.