KID REPORTERS’ NOTEBOOK

Coco with CIA Director John Ratcliffe and Deputy Director Michael Ellis

Discover the Secrets of the CIA Museum

Coco Moon

May 6th, 2025

An inside look at the world of espionage during a trip to the CIA Museum, located in the CIA headquarters in Langley, Virginia. 

Coco with K-9 handler and trainer Officer Derek P. and K-9 Beethoven

The CIA’s K-9 Unit: A Closer Look at These Dogs’ Vital Role

Coco Moon

May 6th, 2025

An interview with a CIA officer to learn more about these highly trained dogs that can detect explosives with their sensitive noses. 

Volunteers Aayush Khadse (middle) and Aanya Gautam (right) help register participants for the Holi festival.

A Holi Festival of Color and Spring

Kush Kalra

May 5th, 2025

Scholastic Kid Reporter Kush Kalra visits a local Holi festival full of joy, community, and tradition. 

Scholastic Kid Reporter Xander Dorsey at Virginia Tech's STEM Discovery Fair

Sparking Innovation: Virginia Tech's STEM Discovery Fair

Xander Dorsey

April 30th, 2025

Virginia Tech’s STEM fair, dedicated to cultivating future technology leaders, immersed students in tech careers through interactive activities and industry networking.

Interview and photo with Walker Scobell (left) and Aryan Simhadri (right), who play Percy Jackson and Grover, respectively. Their show received 16 nominations and won 8 of them across various categories.

A Visit to the Third Annual Children’s and Family Emmy® Awards

Aiden An

April 25th, 2025

Scholastic Kid Reporter Aiden An attended the Third Annual Children’s and Family Emmy® Awards and interviewed nominees and winners.

Scholastic Kid Reporter Sara Adibi at the Museum of American Revolution

The Museum of the American Revolution Honors Women’s History Month

Sara Adibi

April 24th, 2025

Through galleries, programs, and shows, impacts made by women during the American Revolution period were displayed during Women’s History Month.

Hicklebee's owner and staff

A Conversation with the New Owners of a California Literary Haven

Enya Yang

April 22nd, 2025

Hicklebee’s, an award-winning bookstore in San Jose, is owned by Laura Gahrahmat, who continues its legacy with community engagement, diverse books, and popular events.

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.

(Left to Right) Terrence, Alexus, and Jivoni standing in front of the Superbowl 2025 Poster

BGCA Youth Advocates Take Their Voices to the Super Bowl

Faith Nguyen

April 17th, 2025

Three teens from Boys & Girls Clubs of America attended Super Bowl LIX, earning the trip through leadership in their communities.

Scholastic Kid Reporter Xander Dorsey on a tour of The People's House

Behind the Scenes of The People’s House

Xander Dorsey

April 16th, 2025

The People’s House Museum, created by the White House Historical Association, offers an immersive experience that highlights over 300 years of American history. 

Scholastic Kid Reporter Evy Bingle attends a sold-out show of “Dancing with the Stars: Live” in Chicago (photo credit: Evy Bingle).

Dancing with the Stars: A Show That Shines Bright

Evy Bingle

April 10th, 2025

For two decades, this flashy televised dance competition has inspired fans everywhere.

Scholastic Kid Reporter Rheya Agarwal with Project Dignity Founder, Koh Seng Choon

Restoring Dignity – One Life at a Time

Rheya Agarwal

April 8th, 2025

Project Dignity in Singapore empowers adults with disabilities through training and employment.

image of bear

20-million-dollar bear enclosure expansion underway at the Philadelphia Zoo

Sara Adibi

April 4th, 2025

America’s oldest zoo, the Philadelphia Zoo, takes on a new 20-million-dollar project aimed to enhance the bear enclave.

Ms. Ray Allensworth, the Spacecraft Program Director at Firefly Aerospace, stands with Blue Ghost

Firefly Aerospace’s First Lunar Mission to the Moon

Aiden An

March 31st, 2025

In partnership with NASA, Firefly Aerospace’s first-ever lunar mission successfully reached Mare Crisium on March 2.

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.

Flying Solo on the American Airlines’ Unaccompanied Minors Program

Asher Freije

March 26th, 2025

American Airlines' Unaccompanied Minors Program ensures the safety and comfort of children by providing early boarding, airport escorts, and special lounges.

An Interview with Mahela Jayawardene: A Cricketing Legend on and off the Field

Aarish Hirdaramani

March 25th, 2025

Kid Reporter Aarish Hirdaramani sits down with former cricketer Mahela Jayawardene.

Elementary School Makes Radio Contact Astronaut Aboard the International Space Station

Eden Mejia

March 18th, 2025

Students at Sally Ride Elementary in Orlando, FL, talked to NASA astronaut Sunita Williams on the International Space Station and learned about life in space.

Uncovering Stories of Oregon’s Past

Owen Marksbury

March 14th, 2025

Documentary producer Kami Horton talks about what it’s like to uncover stories of the past for the Oregon Public Broadcasting show “Oregon Experience.”

Check Your Beat Kids’ Day: Connecticut Organizations Raise Awareness for Long QT Syndrome

Arjun Atluri

March 11th, 2025

Last month, Connecticut Children’s and Hearts in Harmony Foundation hosted community event with kid friendly activities, a fashion show, food and more.

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.

A Play in The Past

Gracelynn Conway

March 5th, 2025

Kid Reporter Gracelynn Conway details the history and exhibits of the Museum of Broadway.

Winter at Valade Ice and Fire Festival: Where Ice Meets Art and Community

Faith Nguyen

March 4th, 2025

The festival in Detroit features ice sculptures, live carving demos, and a bonfire, bringing the community together and showcasing local talent.

 

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. 

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