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Aarish holding a copy of an ACK comic (photo credit: Sonia Hirdaramani)

Making Reading Indian Myths and Stories Cool Again

Aarish Hirdaramani

September 10th, 2025

Kid Reporter Aarish Hirdaramani interviewes Amar Chitra Katha (ACK) Founder Anant Pai on how ACK appeals to young readers through engaging storytelling and modern

Linda Seamonson, an owner of the Harvard bookstore and Scholastic Kid Reporter, Faith Nguyen

A Beacon for Young Readers: Harvard Book Store’s Lasting Impact

Faith Nguyen

September 9th, 2025

At the heart of Cambridge, The Harvard Book Store builds a thoughtful, inclusive space that encourages young readers to love books.

Gracelynn with Annabelle G. (14 years old), one of the FanWing Fest attendees (credit: Andrea Gracey)

Soaring High at FanWing Fest: A Dragon-Sized Celebration!

Gracelynn Conway

September 3rd, 2025

Young readers gathered across the country at FanWing Fests, inspired by the New York Times #1 best-selling series Wings of Fire, to celebrate the magic

Author Tui Sutherland pictured with a drawing of a dragon

Behind the Wings: Interview with Best-Selling Author Tui Sutherland

Gracelynn Conway

September 3rd, 2025

Gracelynn Conway interviews author of the New York Times #1 best-selling series Wings of Fire.

Brickner sharing her love of art with her daughter at the Hood Museum in New Hampshire looking at sculptures by Jeffrey Gibson and Nick Cave.

Role Models in Art Careers Around the World

Sofi Cortes

September 1st, 2025

Eva Cancino and Katie Brickner share the importance of children discovering art or passions that can lead to their future careers.

Scholastic Kid Reporter Leyla Saldanha with tennis player Jasmine Paolini

Jasmine Paolini and the New Era of Italian Tennis

Leyla Saldanha

August 26th, 2025

Jasmine Paolini, rising tennis star and ASICS ambassador, is inspiring a new generation with her successes, joyful spirit, and passion as she enters the US Open.

Scholastic Kid Reporter during her interview with Henry Winkler

Henry Winkler on Dyslexia, Writing Books, and Inspiring Kids

Coco Moon

August 25th, 2025

Scholastic Kid Reporter Coco Moon interviews Henry Winkler about his book series and how his experiences with dyslexia inspired him to help others.

Scholastic Kid Reporter Sara Adibi pictured with Alan Gratz, author of War Games

Inside the ALA Conference: Conversations with Bestselling Authors

Sara Adibi

August 21st, 2025

At the ALA Conference, Kid Reporter Sara Adibi spoke with bestselling authors exploring their inspirations, writing processes, and the impact of storytelling on young

Scholastic Kid Reporter Sara Adibi at The American Library Association's (ALA) annual conference in Philadelphia

Celebrating 149 years of library education provided by the American Library Association (ALA)

Sara Adibi

August 19th, 2025

Behind the scenes of the largest and oldest global library association’s five-day event.

A photo of Secretariat at Churchill Downs Racetrack (courtesy of the Kentucky Derby Museum and Churchill Downs Racetrack)

Secretariat: More Than a Racehorse—A Legend

Xander Dorsey

August 15th, 2025

Through interviews, Kid Reporter Xander Dorsey uncovers how the legendary racehorse’s heart, history, and heroics continue to inspire generations.

General Manager Mick McDaniel and Asher Freije

How Solar Energy Could Change the World

Asher Freije

August 12th, 2025

A behind the scenes look at Bila Solar in Indiana to discover how solar panels are made, and an interview Scholastic Magazines+ editor and writer Jeni Hackett about the

Scholastic Kid Reporter Rheya Agarwal photographed with ACRES staff

STEM Solutions help Singapore co-exist with wildlife to build a ‘City in Nature’

Rheya Agarwal

August 5th, 2025

A look at innovations that help locals live in harmony with wildlife, from eco-bridges and sensors to public awareness.

Scholastic Kid Reporter Evy Bingle pictured with Dr. Voula Saridakis, Head Curator of Collections and Archives

Spidey Swings into Science, Stories, and Superpowers at The Griffin Museum of Science and Industry

Evy Bingle

July 29th, 2025

New exhibit in Chicago shows how superheroes can spark curiosity, creativity, and reading.

A Tennessee student with his K–3 Home Library pack

GELF Delivers Books to Beat the Summer Slide in Tennessee

Evy Bingle

July 17th, 2025

The Governor’s Early Literacy Foundation sends free books home so kids keep reading all summer long.

Coco in the Politics and Prose Children and Teen section

Politics and Prose: Visit a Legendary Bookstore

Coco Moon

July 14th, 2025

Washington, D.C. community hub teaches all ages the power of reading

Anisha Vyas-Burgos, Director of Projects at Universal Creative, led the team behind Harry Potter and the Battle at the Ministry at Epic Universe. She grew up loving the Harry Potter characters, and now helps bring their world to life.

How a Lifelong Book Lover Helped Build the Wizarding World’s Newest Ride at Universal Epic Universe

Eden Mejia

July 9th, 2025

Eden Mejia speaks with Universal Creative’s Anisha Vyas-Burgos about Harry Potter and the Battle at the Ministry

Kid Reporter Josephine Lee pictured with Ms. Sewell. Elementary School Librarian at Chadwick International School

The “Dog Man” Project

Josephine Lee

July 3rd, 2025

Kid Reporter Josephine Lee Interviews Dav Pilkey and Shares Dog Man with Classrooms in South Korea.

Scholastic Kid Reporter Deirdre Liebman visits Bletchley Park

Cracking Codes and Changing History: The Secret World of Bletchley Park

Deirdre Liebman

July 2nd, 2025

A Kid Reporter’s Journey Through Bletchley Park and The Enigma Girls. 

Photo with Dr. Doofenshmirtz (left) and Agent Perry the Platypus (right)

The Newest Season of Phineas and Ferb launches for the Next 104 Days of Summer Vacation

Aiden An

June 26th, 2025

Kid Reporter Aiden An attended Creator Day and interviewed producers and voice actors about the newest season of Phineas and Ferb.

Syd's Book Shack & Boutique co-owners Paul DeJohn and Meredith Daggett, Kelly Clarkson, and Scholastic Kid Reporter Arjun Atluri and Mounika Atluri

A Visit to “The Kelly Clarkson Show”

Arjun Atluri

June 20th, 2025

Kid Reporter Arjun Atluri helps deliver owners of Syd’s Book Shack and Boutique a $10,000 surprise from Scholastic

Forrestdale School 7th Grade Team shows off their model

Future City Competition Encourages Students to Make the World a Better Place

Mika Jones

June 10th, 2025

Students design creative solutions to real-world urban sustainability issues in annual STEM competition held in New Jersey.

Scholastic Kid Reporter Owen Marksbury with Nancy Eyre and Bry Hoeg of Powell’s City of Books.

Powell’s City of Books: World’s Largest Independent Bookstore Connects Kids with Books

Owen Marksbury

June 6th, 2025

In celebration of Independent Bookstore Day, Kid Reporter Owen Marksbury visits the world’s largest independent bookstore, Powell’s City of Books, in Portland, Oregon.

Scholastic Kid Reporter Sofi Cortes at Atlanta’s Ponce Library in celebration of Free Comic Book Day

SCAD Holds an Event for Free Comic Book Day with Fulton County Library

Sofi Cortes

June 5th, 2025

On May 3, 2025, SCAD and Fulton Libraries hosted Hissy Fit Mini Comics Fest, celebrating comics, creativity, and community with families, artists, and free activities.

Tami Aritomi, Kid Reporter Faith Nguyen, Benedicte Mundele Kuvuna, Karen Cadondon

Empowering the Next Generation in Education and Employment

Faith Nguyen

June 3rd, 2025

Scholastic Kid Reporter Faith Nguyen attended the Economic and Social Council Youth Forum held at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. 

Leyla pictured with Paul Rudd at the Serious Fun Gala

Celebrating Paul Newman's Legacy at the SeriousFun Gala

Leyla Saldanha

June 2nd, 2025

SeriousFun Children's Network, founded by Paul Newman, hosted the SeriousFun Gala to further their mission to empower kids facing medical challenges. 

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