KID REPORTERS’ NOTEBOOK
Inside Comic-Con
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
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
May 23rd, 2023
Our Kid Reporter talks with the award-winning creator of the New Kid graphic novel series.
Meet Author Lamar Giles
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
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
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
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”
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
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”
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
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
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
October 24th, 2022
Babymouse Is Back!
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
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
September 19th, 2022
Our Kid Reporter catches up with the award-winning author and poet at the National Book Festival in Washington, D.C.