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Empowering Kids to Save Lives

Joseph Gorman

June 1st, 2017

Our Kid Reporter attends the UNICEF USA Kid Power event in Chicago.

Max and Josh Funk and bookseller at Brookline Booksmith in Brookline, Massachusetts

Bring in the Funk

Maxwell Surprenant

May 31st, 2017

Our Kid Reporter talks with children's book author Josh Funk about his rhyming books for kids.

Max and Ekua Holmes at The Blue Bunny Bookstore in Dedham, Massachusetts

Telling Stories Through Art

Maxwell Surprenant

May 24th, 2017

Ekua Holmes talks about her career as an award-winning children’s book illustrator. 

Jeremy Hsiao in front of Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales poster

Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales

Jeremy Hsiao

May 24th, 2017

Our Kid Reporter interviews the cast and crew of the fifth installment of the blockbuster movie series.

Google Hosts Young Tech Enthusiasts

Manat Kaur

May 22nd, 2017

Students visit the Mountain View campus for hands-on lessons in technology.

Sadie visits Bogey, a baby giraffe, at the Memphis Zoo.

Baby Steps Toward Survival

Sadie Kiel

May 22nd, 2017

Meet two small animals making a big difference.

Caleb interviewing Miss. Castle, photo by Justine Forrest

A Conversation With Author Jackie Castle

Caleb Biney

May 21st, 2017

Our Kid Reporter talks with a fantasy writer about her life as a storyteller.

The Girl Who Loved Colors

Maxwell Surprenant

May 20th, 2017

Our Kid Reporter talks with author and illustrator Julia Denos.

Miss Wiang Chotikamas of the somtum stall.

Enjoying Street Food in Thailand

Natcharee Chaiw...

May 18th, 2017

Our Kid Reporter samples some of the world's best street food.

Yujia Song and Bridget

Life-Saving Surgery for Kids

Bridget Li

May 17th, 2017

A 5-year-old girl from China comes to Austin, Texas, to receive life-changing heart surgery.

Brandon with Brett Nelson and Brad Poppen of Sukup Manufacturing

Grain Bins as Homes?

Brandon Peterson

May 17th, 2017

A company in the Midwest builds bins to serve as affordable shelters for people affected by natural disasters.

Lights, Camera, Sing!

Adedayo Perkovich

May 16th, 2017

What does it take to put on a great performance in New York City? Our Kid Reporter knows.

Lilian with information card for each turtles nest

Saving Sea Turtles in Brazil

Lilian Jochmann

May 12th, 2017

Meet a man who walks several miles a day on the beaches of Brazil to save sea turtles.

Max with Katie Smith Milway and Kwabeno "Kojo" Darko at Wellesley Books in Wellesley, Massachusetts

One Hen Can Make a Difference

Maxwell Surprenant

May 12th, 2017

A book series encourages young readers to be better global citizens.

Stone interviews Acton resident Allen Nitschelm.

A Heated Sanctuary City Debate

Stone Shen

May 10th, 2017

President Trump’s crackdown on undocumented workers has led cities to protect these workers and their families. Not everyone agrees with the decision.

Victoria with Republican candidate for the House of Representatives Karen Handel

A Monumental Race for the House

Victoria Feng

May 10th, 2017

Only two candidates are left in a bid for a House seat in Georgia. Who will win?

U.S. Ambassador to Benin Lucy Tamlyn, Kid Reporter Caleb Biney and Fox News commentator Dana Perino in Benin, West Africa

A Visit With the U.S. Ambassador to Benin

Caleb Biney

May 10th, 2017

Our Kid Reporter talks with Lucy Tamlyn, the U.S. Ambassador to Benin, about her role as a top diplomat in West Africa.

Bridget speaks with Joslyn Dobson, co-founder of CapCityKids.

Helping All Students Succeed

Bridget Li

May 9th, 2017

CapCityKids, a nonprofit organization in Austin, Texas, offers resources to students who are coping with trauma and other stressful situations.

Ben interviews James Livermore, 12, from Emsworth, England

What Is the Deal With Brexit?

Martin Lloyd

May 9th, 2017

Our Kid Reporter explains how the UK’s withdrawal from the European Union will affect life for the British people.

Dragon Watch Is Out

Maxwell Surprenant

May 8th, 2017

Children’s book author Brandon Mull harnesses a big imagination in his work.

Marching for Science

Ava Park-Matt

May 7th, 2017

Our Kid Reporter covers a March for Science in New York City.

President Donald Trump with Lillian (to his right) and other kids in the Rose Garden of the White House.

Kids “Work” at the White House

Lillian Martosko

May 5th, 2017

Our Kid Reporter covers a Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day event hosted by President Trump. 

Yondu (Michael Rooker), with Jeremy

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 Blasts Off

Jeremy Hsiao

May 5th, 2017

Our Kid Reporter previews the new film and talks with actor Michael Rooker about his role as Yondu.

“A Squash and a Squeeze”

Skylar Yarter

May 5th, 2017

Our Kid Reporter talks with author Julia Donaldson about her award-winning career.

Kristin Chenoweth performs American classics in her latest CD, The Art of Elegance.

The Art of Elegance

Maxwell Surprenant

May 4th, 2017

Musical theater star Kristin Chenoweth tells our Kid Reporter about her life onstage.

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