Courtney Pine

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Courtney Pine lives in Washington, D.C., and was born in 2004.

  • Courtney has been a Scholastic News Kids Reporter since 2015.
  • Her favorite book is The City of Ember by Jeanne DuPrau.
  • Courtney is in the Adventure Theater Pre-Professional Program at her school.

“Writing is my passion because I get to express my creativity.”

Courtney Pine

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First name: 
Courtney

Imagining a City of the Future

Courtney Pine

February 27th, 2019

’What does it take for middle school students to envision the future? Recycled materials and fresh ideas.

Courtney with Shauna Rohbock

Sports and Fitness Day at the White House

Courtney Pine

June 5th, 2018

Our Kid Reporter attends an event at the White House that is designed to encourage students to get involved in school and community sports programs.

Courtney at the podium for the STEM Education stamps dedication ceremony

New Postage Stamps Celebrate STEM Education

Courtney Pine

April 10th, 2018

New Forever stamps from the United States Postal Service spotlight the role that science, technology, engineering, and mathematics play in the 21st century.

Ananya Vinay, a sixth-grader from Fresno, California, hoists the Scripps National Spelling Bee trophy after her win. Vinay’s favorite word is spizzerinctum, which means "the will to succeed."

Queen Bee

Courtney Pine

June 6th, 2017

A 12-year-old California girl wins the Scripps National Spelling Bee.

Trump with kids

The First 100 Days

Courtney Pine

April 28th, 2017

What is it like behind the scenes at the White House? Our Kid Reporter talks with the First Lady and top staffers about an unusual presidency.

Inside the Inauguration

Courtney Pine

January 23rd, 2017

Our Kid Reporter attends Donald Trump’s swearing-in at the U.S. Capitol.

Helping Kids Stay Healthy

Courtney Pine

November 22nd, 2016

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

Nihar Janga (left) and Jairam Hathwar hoist the Scripps National Spelling Bee trophy after being named co-champions on May 26 in National Harbor, Maryland.

Pressure Cooker

Courtney Pine

June 1st, 2016

Once again, the national spelling bee ends in a tie.

Blizzard Jonas 2016

“Snowzilla”

Courtney Pine

January 27th, 2016

The nation’s capital gets hit with a monster snowstorm.
Courtney (front row, second from left) with other young reporters and STEM experts on January 13 at the White House

The State of STEM

Courtney Pine

January 18th, 2016

The White House invites students to explore their inner scientist.

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