The Disney sequel to the beloved 1964 movie looks for “hope and light in a dark time,” says director Rob Marshall.

Scholastic and the Yale Child Study Center launch a research collaborative to help all kids thrive in the classroom and beyond.

Our Kid Reporter talks with young inventors at Chicago Toy & Game Week, the largest event of its kind in North America.

What is it like to live in the midst of war? Author Omar El-Akkad explores that question in his debut novel, which is set far in the future.

Our Kid Reporter finds out how an abandoned dog in Cleveland, Ohio, went from the streets to the studio.

Off the field, New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning has made it his mission to help children battling cancer.

An annual baseball tournament gives young athletes of all abilities the chance to shine.

Political cartoonist Matt Wuerker talks about his craft and the power of pictures at an event for award-winning young artists and writers in Washington, D.C

Some of the year’s top authors share their insights at a glamorous awards ceremony in New York City.

In Santa Cruz, California, thousands of people gather at Natural Bridges State Park each fall to witness the arrival of migrating monarch butterflies.

The former First Lady returns to her hometown of Chicago, Illinois, to celebrate her brand-new memoir, Becoming.

Librarians in New Jersey talk about the importance of helping all kids cultivate a love of reading.

This year’s Senate race between Republican Ted Cruz and Democrat Beto O'Rourke helped inspire record voter turnout.

Our Kid Reporter visits the Lotte World Tower in Seoul, South Korea, to explore one of the world's tallest and most unique buildings.

Our Kid Reporter talks with Cameron Seely, who voices Cindy Lou Who in a new movie about the Dr. Seuss classic.

Elite athlete Logan Broadbent talks about this unique sport, which requires strength, speed, and agility.

Our Kid Reporter talks with Walmart president and chief executive officer Doug McMillon about his company’s secret to success.

Our Kid Reporter talks with an activist who is inspiring young people to make a positive difference in the world.

Each year, students in California document the number of distracted drivers in front of their schools.

In Memphis, Tennessee, hundreds of people show their support for efforts to find a cure for Type 1 diabetes.

A Democratic candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives talks about issues that matter to kids.

Marine scientists at Bimini, a research organization in the Bahamas, study these often misunderstood fish.

What is it like to watch history unfold? Teenager Layne Donovan found out when she worked on the floor of the United States Senate.

Our Kid Reporter in Mexico describes a favorite tradition that is filled with flowers, candles, and remembrance.