KID REPORTERS’ NOTEBOOK
Celebrating Halloween With R.L. Stine and Mary Pope Osborne
October 31st, 2022
The Goosebumps and Magic Tree House authors—and Slappy—delighted fans at the Library of Congress.
Will Georgia Address Its Teacher Shortage?
October 28th, 2022
Our Kid Reporter talks with gubernatorial candidates Stacey Abrams and Brian Kemp on the campaign trail.
Spider-Man Celebrates 60 “Beyond Amazing” Years
October 27th, 2022
The fictional superhero created by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko in 1962 has had an enduring power.
Crime Concerns in New York City
October 25th, 2022
A rise in violent crimes in the past year has many residents on edge and officials calling for a larger police presence.
Making Visible the Invisible
October 24th, 2022
Visual artist Siyan Wong, a first generation immigrant who lives in New York City, confronts injustice, homelessness, and the plight of elderly immigrants in her work.
A Book Bank for Kids
October 24th, 2022
Babymouse Is Back!
October 20th, 2022
Our Kid Reporter talks with siblings Jennifer L. Holm and Matt Holm about their hit graphic novel series for young readers.
Hurricane Ian Devastates Florida
October 17th, 2022
A 13-year-old in Cape Coral describes his experiences during and after the storm.
Epic Adventures With Bertie Gregory
October 12th, 2022
A wildlife filmmaker provides a front-row seat to the assignment of a lifetime.
Hello, Robots
October 11th, 2022
Our Kid Reporter meets some “barista bots” at a mall in California.
Getting Voters to the Polls
October 6th, 2022
As the midterm elections approach, civic leaders are trying to increase voter engagement.
Paper Girls Deliver a Message
October 3rd, 2022
A time-travel adventure show from Prime Video is based on a popular comic series by Brian K. Vaughan and Cliff Chiang.
Protecting Hawaii’s Beaches
October 2nd, 2022
A nonprofit organization in Hawaii is working to keep beaches clean and marine life safe.
Death of a Queen
October 2nd, 2022
Elizabeth II had served as the Queen of the United Kingdom and other Commonwealth nations for 70 years.
Daredevils Wanted
September 23rd, 2022
The tallest water slide in North America provides thrills, speed, and an opportunity to overcome fears.
A Conversation With Kwame Alexander
September 19th, 2022
Our Kid Reporter catches up with the award-winning author and poet at the National Book Festival in Washington, D.C.
Bringing History Alive
September 14th, 2022
The Concord Review invites students from more than 45 countries to share their investigations of the past.
Mining Benitoite
September 13th, 2022
Our Kid Reporter learns about California’s official state gem, the rarest gem on Earth.
Kids Create Heroes to Fight Hunger
August 23rd, 2022
Winners of the Hunger Action Hero Art Contest were announced in July at the San Diego Comic Convention.
Saving the Atoyac River
August 22nd, 2022
Mexico’s Atoyac River is experiencing the effects of human contamination. What can be done?
Little Blue Penguins Take Center Stage
August 11th, 2022
A colony of these tiny creatures, who are native to Oceania, recently made their debut at Birch Aquarium in La Jolla, California.
In Korea, the Blue House Era Ends
August 3rd, 2022
The former office and residence of Korea’s leaders is now a public park.
Tracing a Family’s Roots
July 27th, 2022
Our Kid Reporter learns about genealogy and the origins of her own family.
Webb Telescope Pushes Boundaries
July 25th, 2022
Stunning new images from the world’s largest telescope offer new clues about the universe.