Hanami, the Japanese custom of enjoying the fleeting beauty of cherry blossoms, is in full bloom each spring.  

Characters from favorite children’s stories come to life at a literary festival in Shreveport, Louisiana.

Kids gather in Brookline, Massachusetts, for a “Mega Awesome Super Huge Wicked Fun Podcast Playdate.”

Jim Benton talks about the creation of Franny K. Stein, Jamie Kelly, and other beloved characters in his illustrated books.

Our Kid Reporter talks with a boy in Bangalore who works long hours for little pay.

Best-selling children’s book author Aaron Blabey visits the United States to talk about some unlikely heroes.

A nonprofit organization in St. Louis, Missouri, teaches young people circus arts—and life skills.

Our Kid Reporter learns about the latest developments in gaming at the annual South by Southwest conference in Austin, Texas.

An ambitious new fantasy film from Marvel brings together an array of diverse superheroes. 

Larkin Street Youth Services, a nonprofit organization in San Francisco, helps vulnerable youths turn their lives around.

Championship runner Meb Keflezighi goes the distance in support of the Martin Richard Foundation.

At the ninth annual Women in the World Summit in New York City, women and girls addressed violence, racism, and poverty.

After her death on April 17, Barbara Bush was honored as a dedicated public servant who championed children’s literacy throughout her life.

Our Kid Reporter talks with trailblazing chefs Tom Colicchio and Dan Barber about the farm-to-table movement and why it matters where our food comes from.

In a new picture book, two victims of the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing tell an inspiring story for kids.

An event in Washington, D.C., inspires girls to learn more about intellectual property and come up with their own inventions.

Our Kid Reporter gets some tips while visiting the set of Good Day Chicago, a morning TV news program.

Philabundance collects food and distributes it to organizations in the Philadelphia area.

An annual convention in Washington, D.C., offers fun for fans of comic books, sci-fi movies, video games, and more.

Harmony Day celebrates cultures from around the world, with an emphasis on respect for everyone who calls Australia home.

“Science is as close to magic as we have in this world,” says Anna Rothschild, a journalist at The Washington Post.

Our Kid Reporter talks with Seth Carr, the 10-year-old actor who plays Young Killmonger in the blockbuster movie.

A pop-up museum in Glendale, California, explores the social media craze.

Our Kid Reporter talks with children’s book author Jarrett Lerner about reading, writing, and his new book, EngiNerds.

“You never know where your dreams will take you,” America’s Got Talent winner Darci Lynne Farmer tells our Kid Reporter.