KID REPORTERS’ NOTEBOOK
Making Music for Everyone
September 25th, 2018
Thanks to a dedicated teacher and a high-tech approach, blind and visually impaired students are learning how to play the guitar.
Is Playing Football Worth the Risk?
September 25th, 2018
Participation in youth tackle football programs is on the decline. Is fear of head injuries to blame?
Turning Pages With Sonia Sotomayor
September 24th, 2018
Our Kid Reporter talks with the Supreme Court Justice about her life and her new books for children.
Yuyi Morales Shares Her Dreams
September 24th, 2018
The Mexican-born author and illustrator talks about the gifts that immigrants bring and her hopes for young readers.
Hurricane Florence Wreaks Havoc
September 21st, 2018
Heavy rain, strong winds, and flooding contributed to a loss of life and extensive damage in North Carolina and beyond.
Women in Ancient Egypt
September 21st, 2018
An expert on Egyptian art and architecture sheds light on the role that female rulers played at the time of King Tut.
Reaching for Mars at SpaceX
September 19th, 2018
Our Kid Reporter sits down with Gwynne Shotwell, president and chief operating officer of the visionary space exploration company.
Secrets Behind Great Picture Books
September 14th, 2018
Authors and illustrators offer advice for aspiring artists at Books of Wonder in New York City.
On Set With Anderson Cooper
September 11th, 2018
Max with Anderson Cooper on the set of Anderson Cooper 360 in New York City
Our Kid Reporter talks about news reporting with the host of
Love Wins in Frozen
September 10th, 2018
What melts snow and ice? In the hit musical on Broadway, it’s love.
Understanding the 9/11 Attacks
September 10th, 2018
An online education program created by the National 9/11 Memorial & Museum teaches students about the terrorist attacks of 2001.
The Red Bandanna
September 10th, 2018
Our Kid Reporter talks with ESPN reporter Tom Rinaldi about a special 9/11 hero.
Let’s Go Racing!
September 7th, 2018
Our Kid Reporter goes behind the scenes at a NASCAR race in Long Pond, Pennsylvania.
Presto and Zesto in Limboland
September 4th, 2018
A new picture book by Arthur Yorinks and Maurice Sendak follows the adventures of two friends in a wacky world.
Someday Is Now
August 31st, 2018
A new picture book tells the story of an “unsung heroine” of the civil rights movement
Breaking Boundaries
August 30th, 2018
The Notebook of Doom
August 16th, 2018
For author and illustrator Troy Cummings, the secret to success lies in carrying a notebook.
Pro Football’s “First Play” Celebrates Kids
August 13th, 2018
More than 3,000 children help kick off the National Football League season at the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio.
A Small Horse Brings Big Smiles
August 6th, 2018
When therapy horse “Willie Nelson” drops by for a visit, young patients are in for a special treat.
Christopher Robin Comes to the Big Screen
August 3rd, 2018
Jim Cummings, the voice of Winnie the Pooh and Tigger in a new movie from Disney, talks about his love for the timeless characters.
Author Extraordinaire
August 3rd, 2018
Our Kid Reporter talks with children’s book author Susan Tan about her life, work, and favorite character, Cilla Lee-Jenkins.
Swimmers Shine in California Competition
August 1st, 2018
Top U.S. competitors show their skills at the Phillips 66 USA Swimming National Championships in Irvine, California.
Drowning in Plastic
July 30th, 2018
According to scientists, plastic waste kills millions of marine creatures each year. Our Kid Reporter learns why “reducing, reusing, and recycling” matters.
Judge Rises to Help Others
July 30th, 2018
Slugger Aaron Judge of the New York Yankees talks about his involvement in #ICanHelp, a campaign designed to promote civility on social media platforms.
A “Paw-tastic” Cafe
July 26th, 2018
A new cafe in Melbourne, Australia, serves up “puppy-chinos“ and helps find loving homes for greyhounds.