KID REPORTERS’ NOTEBOOK
Blue Willow Bookshop: An Independent Bookstore Builds Community
April 21st, 2025
Scholastic Kid Reporter Kush Kalra visits Blue Willow Bookshop to learn about the impact of literature.
Step into Your Favorite Story: Exploring The Rabbit hOle
April 18th, 2025
Scholastic Kid Reporter Evy Bingle tours a new museum in Kansas City that brings children’s books to life.
A Visit to the Jane Austen Centre
March 27th, 2025
Famous writer of Pride and Prejudice, Sense and Sensibility turns 250, and the British city of Bath is celebrating in her honor.
Meet the Minds Behind I Spy Love
March 7th, 2025
Kid Reporter Grant Killewald speaks with illustrator Walter Wick and riddle makers Dan and Dave Marzollo about the latest installment in the I Spy Series.
Colin Kaepernick and Nessa Diab’s ‘We Are Free, You and Me’
February 27th, 2025
This past fall, Kid Reporter Xander Dorsey had the chance to speak with Colin Kaepernick and Nessa Diab about their new children's book, We Are Free, You and Me.
A Chat with Witchlings Author Claribel A. Ortega
December 17th, 2024
Bestselling author Claribel A. Ortega discusses her journey and the challenges of revising her latest ‘Witchlings’ book.
Jeff Kinney Brings Hot Mess to Connecticut School
October 29th, 2024
As part of his book tour, the New York Times bestselling author and illustrator visits our Kid Reporter’s school.
A Conversation With Chris Colfer
June 20th, 2024
Our Kid Reporter talks with the award-winning actor, singer, and author at an event for his latest novel in New York City.
Advocate Raises Awareness About Life With a Disability
June 12th, 2024
Melissa Blake, who was born with Freeman-Sheldon Syndrome, has written a new book about her experiences in an ableist society.
Craig Melvin Captures the Joys of Fatherhood
May 22nd, 2024
The NBC Today co-host recently talked with our Kid Reporter about his new children’s book, I’m Proud of You.
Just Breathe: Mallika Chopra Talks About the Power of Mindfulness
May 16th, 2024
A consultant for the award-winning Stillwater TV series, Chopra offers practical ways for kids to cultivate peace and happiness.
Waka T. Brown Talks About Writing for Children
April 15th, 2024
The author of The Very Unfortunate Wish of Melony Yoshimura and other titles talks with our Kid Reporter about her books for middle graders.
Alan Gratz Writes About Pearl Harbor
March 12th, 2024
Our Kid Reporter talks with the author about his new work of historical fiction.
New York City Libraries Face Budget Cuts
January 18th, 2024
Since November 2023, the city’s public libraries have had to close their doors on Sundays.
Author Isabel Wilkerson Charts a Path to the Future
November 7th, 2023
The Pulitzer Prize-winning author and journalist talks about the need for racial justice at an event hosted by the Emory University Center for Ethics in Georgia.
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.
























