KID REPORTERS’ NOTEBOOK
The World’s Largest Bike Ride
August 22nd, 2017
Each summer, people from around the world look forward to participating in RAGBRAI—a unique bicycle ride across the state of Iowa.
Up in the Sky!
August 18th, 2017
On August 21, a total solar eclipse will be visible in 14 states across the country for the first time in 99 years. A partial eclipse will be viewable in the rest of North
A Morning of Wonder
August 17th, 2017
Three authors present their new picture books to a captive audience in New York City.
Science in the Summer
August 11th, 2017
For tens of thousands of kids around the country, even when school is out, science is in.
Soaring With Tony Hawk
August 11th, 2017
For the skateboarder and video game entrepreneur, the sky is the limit.
Inside Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
August 9th, 2017
A Broadway musical serves up delicious treats.
A Visit to Graceland
August 4th, 2017
A new exhibit showcases the life and legacy of rock legend Elvis Presley.
Playing for a Good Cause
August 3rd, 2017
The Tracy Austin Doubles Tennis Tournament in Palos Verdes, California, raises money to preserve the area’s natural beauty.
Guangzhou: Not Just Skyscrapers
August 2nd, 2017
Our Kid Reporter finds a variety of neighborhoods and landscapes in one of China’s most populous cities.
The Starkey Hearing Foundation Holds Its Annual Gala
August 1st, 2017
The Starkey Hearing Foundation aims to improve hearing for people around the globe.
A New Police Chief Talks About Reform
July 31st, 2017
William Scott has been San Francisco’s police chief for more than six months, but his work is just beginning.
Kids Choose Their Favorite Athletes
July 31st, 2017
Athletes are honored—and slimed—at the fourth annual Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Sports Awards.
Seeing Yourself in Picture Books
July 27th, 2017
Our Kid Reporter talks with children’s book author and illustrator Vanessa Brantley-Newton.
Swimming With Sharks
July 26th, 2017
A children’s book author says that the feared fish are “misunderstood.”
Roddick Inducted Into the Tennis Hall of Fame
July 26th, 2017
Tennis greats enter the International Hall of Fame in Newport, Rhode Island, in the Class of 2017.
Disney Gives Fans a Glimpse of the Future
July 26th, 2017
The entertainment giant announces plans for its theme parks, including new attractions on “the galaxy’s edge.”
British Town Installs Life-Saving Equipment
July 24th, 2017
Waterlooville, a town in the south of England, has installed a defibrillator.
Disney Channel’s Descendants 2 Is a Crowd Pleaser
July 21st, 2017
Our Kid Reporter talks with the stars of the Disney Channel’s latest musical.
The ESPYs Honor Athletes and Heroes
July 21st, 2017
The 25th annual event in Los Angeles honored gutsy performances in the world of sports and beyond.
Descendants 2 Premieres
July 21st, 2017
Our Kid Reporter talks with the cast and crew of Disney’s Descendants 2.
A Conversation With Author Tammi Sauer
July 19th, 2017
The author talks about the inspiration behind her stories.
Cafes Give Cats a Second Chance
July 18th, 2017
A “cat cafe” in St. Louis, Missouri, is helping cats find homes.
One Smart Cookie
July 13th, 2017
What is the secret to Girl Scout Charlotte McCourt’s record-breaking cookie sales? “Be honest,” she says.
