KID REPORTERS’ NOTEBOOK

Our Kid Reporter Talks With A Member of Congress

Xander Dorsey

March 15th, 2024

Kid Reporter Xander Dorsey visits Capitol Hill to interview U.S. Representative Don Beyer of Virginia. 

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. 

Alan Gratz Writes About Pearl Harbor

Max Chen

March 12th, 2024

Our Kid Reporter talks with the author about his new work of historical fiction.

Skating Phenom Alysa Liu Returns to the Rink

Enya Yang

March 11th, 2024

After a two-year hiatus, the championship figure skater plans to compete in the 2024-’25 season. 

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.

Kids Share Passion for Music in Ukelele Club

Zahra Abbas

February 26th, 2024

A ukelele club in Ohio gives students a chance to have fun together while learning to play the instrument. 

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. 

Poet Major Jackson Takes the Stage

Skye Oduaran

February 21st, 2024

The award-winning poet shares his work at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia. 

Meet Herman the Sturgeon

Owen Marksbury

February 20th, 2024

Each year, nearly 500,000 people visit “Herman the Sturgeon” at Bonneville Hatchery on Oregon’s Columbia River.

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. 

A Visit to the Thomas Edison Center

Deirdre Liebman

February 7th, 2024

In honor of National Inventors’ Day, our Kid Reporter tours a New Jersey museum dedicated to one of the country’s greatest inventors. 

Summit on Cities Spotlights Atlanta Talent

Skye Oduaran

February 2nd, 2024

Our Kid Reporter covered the National League of Cities summit, which recently took place in Atlanta, Georgia.

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. 

Swimming for the Environment

Mika Jones

January 26th, 2024

Endurance swimmer and environmentalist Lewis Pugh advocates for the world’s oceans and other vital waterways. 

NASA Launches Psyche Spacecraft

Kush Kalra

January 24th, 2024

A NASA scientist talks with our Kid Reporter about the Psyche mission and why it may enhance our understanding of planet Earth. 

New York City Libraries Face Budget Cuts

Leyla Saldanha

January 18th, 2024

Since November 2023, the city’s public libraries have had to close their doors on Sundays. 

Inside the World of Reptiles

Enya Yang

January 16th, 2024

The NorCal Reptile Expo offered visitors a chance to learn about—and even purchase—reptiles, amphibians, and invertebrates. 

An Award-Winning Journalist Offers Advice for Aspiring Reporters

Skye Oduaran

January 16th, 2024

Our Kid Reporter gets advice from news anchor, radio host, and reporter Monica Pearson. 

Garrett Popcorn Celebrates a Milestone

Evy Bingle

January 11th, 2024

In honor of National Popcorn Day, our Kid Reporter spotlights a company that got its start in 1949 in Chicago, Illinois.

 

Tony Award Winner Has Advice for Young People

Deirdre Liebman

January 10th, 2024

Ali Stroker, a Tony Award-winning actress and author, talks about overcoming challenges to follow your dreams.  

Helping Kids Get a Good Night’s Sleep

Zoya Siddiqui

January 8th, 2024

A nonprofit organization builds and delivers beds to kids in need nationwide. 

A Mentor to Gifted Students Steps Down

Aiden An

December 21st, 2023

Bonnie Raskin, the Caroline D. Bradley Scholarship program director, has mentored gifted students for nearly 20 years. 

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