KID REPORTERS’ NOTEBOOK
Extreme Weather Hits Home
April 9th, 2019
Scientists say that climate change is behind the rise and severity of extreme weather events.
Holly Black’s Big Imagination
April 5th, 2019
“I’m just really intrigued by faeries and magic,” says Holly Black, best-selling author of The Spiderwick Chronicles.
Finding the “Wow” in the World
April 4th, 2019
Journalist and podcast host Guy Raz has been called “one of the most popular podcasters in history.” Find out why.
Raising One's Voice for Charity
April 2nd, 2019
An annual concert in Portland, Oregon, raises money for eye care for tens of thousands of children in India.
A Musical Night to Remember
April 1st, 2019
“I grew up thinking of music as a language I knew,” says Israeli American pianist Inon Barnatan.
Elan Lee: The Ultimate Gamer
March 29th, 2019
Our Kid Reporter visits Exploding Kittens in Los Angeles to talk with renowned game designer Elan Lee.
Understanding American Indian Culture
March 29th, 2019
At the National Museum of the American Indian, visitors can learn how Native people in the Western Hemisphere have shaped our culture.
At the Kids’ Choice Awards
March 28th, 2019
Our Kid Reporter talks with stars on the orange carpet at Nickelodeon’s annual awards ceremony.
The Magical World of Alebrijes
March 26th, 2019
A folk artist in Oaxaca, Mexico, talks About the passion behind alebrijes, sculptural creations that are prized around the world.
Reel History: A Trip to the Movies
March 25th, 2019
How does a technician project movies onto the big screen? Our Kid Reporter visits a theater in Northampton, Pennsylvania, to find out.
A Ride on the Carousel
March 22nd, 2019
Watch Us Rise
March 22nd, 2019
What happens when high school girls get tired of being treated badly? Two authors explore the topic in their new novel.
Leading With Kindness
March 20th, 2019
Julia Huesa, vice president of Harvard University’s Undergraduate Council, offers tips on leadership.
The Rebirth of Independent Bookstores
March 20th, 2019
Despite the rise of Amazon, indie bookstores are making a comeback. Our Kid Reporter finds out why.
Our Kid Reporter Visits SXSW
March 19th, 2019
From a “Fab Lab” and a lesson on climate change to the uses of augmented reality, this year’s tech festival showed why science matters.
An Eye on AI
March 15th, 2019
When it comes to the possibilities of artificial intelligence, says a Toronto researcher, “you’re only limited by your imagination.”
Rick Riordan Presents: The Making of a Myth
March 14th, 2019
Our Kid Reporter talks with Riordan and his fellow authors about their middle-grade novels, which draw upon myths from around the world.
Korea Celebrates the March First Movement
March 12th, 2019
Our Kid Reporter in Seoul tours two exhibits that commemorate the 100th anniversary of Korea’s fight for independence.
Project Tiger
March 11th, 2019
A conservationist in India talks about a successful program to save this big cat, which is now an endangered species.
Remembering Rutherford B. Hayes
March 11th, 2019
Our Kid Reporter visits the 19th U.S. president’s former estate in Fremont, Ohio.
Bridging the Racial Divide in Memphis
March 11th, 2019
The Memphis Bar Association hosts a panel discussion on racial diversity and inclusion in the city’s legal profession.
Taking Care of Your Teeth
March 11th, 2019
A dental hygienist in Chicago offers tips for kids on brushing, flossing, and more.
Taking Flight
March 8th, 2019
NASA astronaut Christina Koch is heading to the International Space Station on March 14. For her, it’s a dream come true.
Cars: The End of the Line?
March 8th, 2019
Ford Motor Company announces that it will stop producing most cars and focus instead on SUVs and light trucks.
America’s Oldest Regiment
March 7th, 2019
The Old Guard, a ceremonial unit of the U.S. Army, has been serving the nation since 1784.