KID REPORTERS’ NOTEBOOK

Inside Comic-Con

Quade Kelley

August 16th, 2023

Our Kid Reporter talks with some of the creators, fans, and cosplayers who make the annual convention in San Diego so special. 

Jessica Khoury Talks About The Ruby Code

Nora Onovo

July 31st, 2023

The author explores the pros and cons of technology in The Ruby Code, her latest novel for middle graders. 

A Conversation With Jerry Craft

Xander Dorsey

May 23rd, 2023

Our Kid Reporter talks with the award-winning creator of the New Kid graphic novel series.

Meet Author Lamar Giles

Max Chen

April 17th, 2023

The author talks about his love of wriing and his novels for young adults, which sometimes mirror his experiences growing up in Virginia. 

Brian Selznick Talks About Big Tree

Quade Kelley

March 31st, 2023

The New York Times best-selling author and illustrator tells our Kid Reporter about his new illustrated novel. 

American Born Chinese Set to Air on TV

Quade Kelley

February 1st, 2023

Author, illustrator, and cartoonist Gene Luen Yang talks about the upcoming TV adaptation of his acclaimed graphic novel, American Born Chinese.

A Conversation With Sarah Mlynowski

Natalie Bendix

December 8th, 2022

The author of the Whatever After, Best Wishes, and other bestselling series talks about her lifelong love of writing and reading. 

 

“I Am Ruby Bridges”

Enya Yang

November 17th, 2022

The acclaimed author and civil rights hero talks about her new book and the spirit behind Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day. 

“Good Trouble” With Tybre Faw

Gavin Gracey

November 15th, 2022

Our Kid Reporter talks with 14-year-old Tybre about his friendship with John Lewis, the late civil rights hero and U.S. Senator. 

“It’s Just Hair”

Zhoriél Tapo

November 2nd, 2022

With her new book, author Chantell Zenon hopes to inspire girls to be proud of their hair. 

 

Celebrating Halloween With R.L. Stine and Mary Pope Osborne

Logan Gracey

October 31st, 2022

The Goosebumps and Magic Tree House authors—and Slappy—delighted fans at the Library of Congress. 

Spider-Man Celebrates 60 “Beyond Amazing” Years

Quade Kelley

October 27th, 2022

The fictional superhero created by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko in 1962 has had an enduring power.

A Book Bank for Kids

Zain Abbas

October 24th, 2022

In Cleveland, Ohio, a unique program gets free books into the hands of young readers.

Babymouse Is Back!

Quade Kelley

October 20th, 2022

Our Kid Reporter talks with siblings Jennifer L. Holm and Matt Holm about their hit graphic novel series for young readers. 

Paper Girls Deliver a Message

Quade Kelley

October 3rd, 2022

A time-travel adventure show from Prime Video is based on a popular comic series by Brian K. Vaughan and Cliff Chiang. 

A Conversation With Kwame Alexander

Gavin Gracey

September 19th, 2022

Our Kid Reporter catches up with the award-winning author and poet at the National Book Festival in Washington, D.C. 

 

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