KID REPORTERS’ NOTEBOOK
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Celebrating Differences on Andi Mack
February 23rd, 2018
Our Kid Reporter talks with cast members of the hit TV show from Disney.
Families Gather for Lunar New Year
February 16th, 2018
In Hong Kong, celebrations are marked by flowers, fireworks, and family gatherings.
Hounds in Town
February 15th, 2018
Dogs take center stage at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show in New York City.
A Mardi Gras Celebration
February 14th, 2018
A children’s parade in Louisiana helps young people celebrate a joyous tradition together.
A Conversation With Andy Weir
February 14th, 2018
Our Kid Reporter talks with the author of The Martian and Artemis about his career as a science-fiction writer.
A Star Who Shines for Others
February 14th, 2018
Country music star Jimmy Wayne and his dog, Ruby, are working together to raise awareness about foster kids.
A Museum Like No Other
February 13th, 2018
The City Museum in St. Louis, Missouri, is often called an “urban playground.” Our Kid Reporter finds out why.
A Super Bowl to Remember
February 9th, 2018
On February 4, the Philadelphia Eagles defeated the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LII. Before the game, our Kid Reporter talked with the players and coaches.
“Judy Blumesday”
February 9th, 2018
Fans gather at Symphony Space in New York City to celebrate the 80th birthday of beloved author Judy Blume.
Astounding Kids and Their Inventions
February 7th, 2018
Students in California solve problems creatively in the Astounding Inventions Contest.
Talking With Dan Rather
February 7th, 2018
Our Kid Reporter asks the former news anchor about his life in journalism and his take on modern patriotism.
On Thin Ice
February 7th, 2018
The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium in Ohio is helping to save polar bears from extinction.
Black Panther Wows Critics
February 6th, 2018
The highly-anticipated movie from Marvel Studios, which features the first-ever black superhero, is getting rave reviews.
A Celebration of Harry Potter
February 2nd, 2018
Fans gather in Orlando, Florida, to celebrate the world’s most famous wizard.
A New Look for a Young Wizard
February 2nd, 2018
Our Kid Reporter talks with artist Brian Selznick, who is designing new cover art for the Harry Potter book series.
The End of Star Wars Rebels
February 1st, 2018
Our Kid Reporter talks with the cast of Star Wars Rebels as the TV series draws to a close.
Celebrating McKinley Day
January 29th, 2018
Every January, people in Canton, Ohio, gather to mark the birthday of William McKinley, the 25th President of the United States.
Supporting the Arts in Schools
January 29th, 2018
Julie Glazer, superintendent of the public schools in Nutley, New Jersey, believes that arts education helps students flourish later in life.
A Visit to the Everglades
January 24th, 2018
How did the American alligator become a conservation success story? Our Kid Reporter talks with experts at Everglades Holiday Park in Florida.
The American Revolution Through a Kid’s Eyes
January 23rd, 2018
What was it like to grow up during the American Revolution? Lauren Tarshis, author of the best-selling I Survived series, takes readers on a virtual field trip.
A Family Tours the World
January 23rd, 2018
A family in the United Kingdom set out in their truck to explore all seven continents.
Summer Lifesavers
January 23rd, 2018
Our Kid Reporter in Australia talks with lifeguards about staying safe at the beach.
A Survivor’s Story
January 17th, 2018
A survivor of the mass shooting in Las Vegas last fall is giving back to her community.
On Top of the World
January 16th, 2018
While visiting the city of Dubai in the United Arab Emirates, our Kid Reporter toured the Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building.
On the Air
January 10th, 2018
What is it like to be a news anchor? Our Kid Reporter visits a television station in Cleveland, Ohio, to find out.