KID REPORTERS’ NOTEBOOK

Scholastic Kid Reporter Kush Kalra with Blue Willow Bookstore's Cathy Berner and Valerie Koehler

Blue Willow Bookshop: An Independent Bookstore Builds Community

Kush Kalra

April 21st, 2025

Scholastic Kid Reporter Kush Kalra visits Blue Willow Bookshop to learn about the impact of literature.

Scholastic Kid Reporter Evy Bingle visits an exhibit at The Rabbit hOle

Step into Your Favorite Story: Exploring The Rabbit hOle

Evy Bingle

April 18th, 2025

Scholastic Kid Reporter Evy Bingle tours a new museum in Kansas City that brings children’s books to life.

Deirdre with Martin Williamson, who plays Mr. Knightley from Austen's novel, Emma, and gave me an amazing tour of the Jane Austen Centre.

A Visit to the Jane Austen Centre

Deirdre Liebman

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

Grant Killewald

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’

Xander Dorsey

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

Gracelynn Conway

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

Arjun Atluri

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

Mika Jones

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

Evy Bingle

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

Xander Dorsey

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

Mika Jones

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

Owen Marksbury

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

Max Chen

March 12th, 2024

Our Kid Reporter talks with the author about his new work of historical fiction.

New York City Libraries Face Budget Cuts

Leyla Saldanha

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

Skye Oduaran

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

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. 

 

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