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Kid Reporter Joshua Yi (right) with Tyler Wright, world-record holder for largest male afro

Record Breakers

Joshua Yi

September 26th, 2016

Our Kid Reporter talks with some of the world’s most unusual people.

Beast and Belle attend the special screening of Disney's "Beauty and the Beast" to celebrate the 25th Anniversary Edition release on Blu-Ray and DVD on September 18, 2016 in New York City.

Beauty and the Beast

Charlotte Fay

September 23rd, 2016

The Disney classic still shines 25 years later.

Dave Filoni, one of the executive producers of the Star Wars

Star Wars Rebels

Pratyush Sharma

September 22nd, 2016

The popular TV series enters its third season.

Ryan with Independent Presidential Candidate Evan McMullin

One-on-One With Evan McMullin

Ryan Stoltz

September 20th, 2016

Evan McMullin, a former C.I.A. agent, is running for president. Our Kid Reporter recently spoke with him about his longshot bid.

One-on-One With Evan McMullin — Video

Ryan Stoltz

September 20th, 2016

Watch our Kid Reporter's interview with the independent presidential candidate.

Author Susan Verde, Illustrator Peter H. Reynolds and Burkina Faso born supermodel Georgie Badiel

The Water Princess

Maxwell Surprenant

September 20th, 2016

A new picture book tells about a special kind of princess.

Jeremy with Storks actors Andy Samberg and Katie Crown

Storks

Jeremy Hsiao

September 20th, 2016

Our Kid Reporter talks with the stars and creators of Storks, a new 3-D animated film.

Storks — Video

Jeremy Hsiao

September 20th, 2016

Our Kid Reporter talks with the stars and creators of Storks, a new 3-D animated film.

The Wild Horses of the Outer Banks — Video

Skylar Yarter

September 19th, 2016

Our Kid Reporter learns about the Colonial Spanish Mustangs living on the Outer Banks of North Carolina.

Wild horses on North Carolina’s Outer Banks

The Wild Horses of the Outer Banks

Skylar Yarter

September 19th, 2016

Our Kid Reporter learns about the Colonial Spanish Mustangs living on the Outer Banks of North Carolina.

Max interviews Peter H. Reynolds at The Blue Bunny Bookstore in Dedham, MA

Celebrate International Dot Day

Maxwell Surprenant

September 15th, 2016

September 15 is set aside as the day that author Peter H. Reynolds encourages kids to celebrate creativity and make their mark.

Guinness World Records 2017 — Video

Joshua Yi

September 14th, 2016

Our Kid Reporter talks with some of the newest, zaniest record holders.

Ryan with Jay Leno

A Conversation With Jay Leno

Ryan Stoltz

September 13th, 2016

Our Kid Reporter talks with the veteran comedian about jokes, cars, and politics.

A Conversation With Jay Leno — Video

Ryan Stoltz

September 13th, 2016

Our Kid Reporter talks with the veteran comedian about jokes, cars, and politics.

Max at the US Open

A Grand Slam

Maxwell Surprenant

September 12th, 2016

Our Kid Reporter covers the U.S. Open, one of the biggest tennis tournaments of the year.

Clemyjontri Park

A Park Where Every Child Can Play

Charlotte Steuble

September 9th, 2016

A visit to Clemyjontri Park in Fairfax County, Virginia

Alan with Dominique DiLorenzo, a doctor at Orange Park Medical Center

A State in Full Swing

Alaa Osman

September 9th, 2016

With Election Day nearing, the presidential candidates have their eye on the battleground state of Florida. What do voters there think?

Lilian in front of Serb Hall

Getting to Know Gary Johnson

Lilian Jochmann

September 7th, 2016

Our Kid Reporter learns more about the Libertarian candidate for president.

Max with author Scott Magoon

Scott Magoon Is Nuts About Books

Maxwell Surprenant

September 7th, 2016

The author-illustrator talks—and sings—about his career in children's books.

Samuel Davis speaking at the Kids’ State Dinner

Young Chefs Dine at the White House

Erik Weibel

September 2nd, 2016

A former Scholastic News Kid Reporter introduces First Lady Michelle Obama at a Kids’ “State Dinner.”

Erik at the Howard J. Lamade Stadium

Batter Up!

Erik Weibel

August 30th, 2016

Our Kid Reporter goes behind the scenes at the Little League World Series.

Members of the Maine-Endwell team celebrate after defeating South Korea in the 2016 Little League World Series championship game.

An Unforgettable Season

Erik Weibel

August 30th, 2016

A team from New York beats South Korea, 2-1, in the Little League World Series championship

Batter Up! — Video

Erik Weibel

August 30th, 2016

Our Kid Reporter talks with fans at the Little League World Series.

John Isner at the US Open

The U.S. Open

Stone Shen

August 29th, 2016

Our Kid Reporter attends Arthur Ashe Day at the U.S. Open.

Arthur Ashe Kids’ Day at the U.S. Open — Video

Stone Shen

August 29th, 2016

The excitement begins at one of the world’s biggest tennis tournaments.

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