Erik Weibel

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Erik Weibel is from Pennsylvania and was born in 2001.

  • Erik is a voracious reader who reviews YA books for other kids.
  • His favorite book series is Redwall by Brian Jacques.
  • He enjoys fishing and camping in his spare time.

"I am a certified bibliophile. The knowledge I gain being a Scholastic News Kid Reporter will prepare me for a future career in writing."

Erik Weibel

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Erik
Erik with US Secretary of Education, Dr. John King

The White House Celebrates Advances in STEM

Erik Weibel

September 29th, 2016

A White House conference showcases efforts to make STEM education more engaging in high schools.

The 2016 National Book Festival — Video

Erik Weibel

September 28th, 2016

Scholastic authors talk about their new books.
Erik with Clifford the Big Red Dog

The 2016 National Book Festival

Erik Weibel

September 28th, 2016

A free annual event hosted by the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C. celebrates literacy.
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.

Batter Up! — Video

Erik Weibel

August 30th, 2016

Our Kid Reporter talks with fans 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

Priscilla the Parrot Fish. Coral reefs in which parrot fish live are in danger because of ocean pollution.

Washed Ashore: Art to Save the Sea

Erik Weibel

July 11th, 2016

The Washed Ashore art project features giant sculptures made of trash, bringing attention to the garbage that is polluting our oceans.
On March 10, NASA engineers conduct a successful test firing of RS-25 rocket engine No. 2059 on the A-1 Test Stand at Stennis. The hot fire marks the first test of an RS-25 flight engine for NASA’s new Space Launch System vehicle.

Reaching for Mars

Erik Weibel

June 28th, 2016

NASA’s successful testing of the RS-25 rocket engine brings us one step closer to sending humans to Mars.

“May the 4th Be With You”

Erik Weibel

May 4th, 2016

Our Kid Reporter covers a Stars War celebration in his hometown.

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