KID REPORTERS’ NOTEBOOK
A Champion Spells Victory
February 27th, 2022
Zalia Avant-garde, the 2021 Scripps National Spelling Bee winner, works hard to inspire others.
A Harry Potter Exhibit Opens
February 25th, 2022
Our Kid Reporter tours a new exhibition dedicated to the young wizard at the Franklin Institute in Philadelphia.
An Unusual Presidential Monument
February 17th, 2022
In honor of Presidents′ Day, our Kid Reporter learns more about a unique monument to U.S. Presidents in Croaker, Virginia.
Telling Stories Through Photographs
February 15th, 2022
Angelo Merendino sees photography as “a great conversation” between two people.
Favorite Sports in the Winter Olympics
February 15th, 2022
Our Kid Reporter in Colorado asks others: “What sport do you like to watch the most?”
Irvine Aims for Climate “Moonshot”
February 14th, 2022
Can this California city achieve environmental sustainability by 2030?
Learning From Arthur
February 14th, 2022
Award-winning author Marc Brown talks about the fictional aardvark who is beloved by children around the world.
Enjoying Sushi in Japan
February 14th, 2022
Our Kid Reporter visits a revolving sushi bar in Sendai.
Sled Dogs Race in Minnesota
February 8th, 2022
Despite frigid conditions, a grueling race along the North Shore of Lake Superior draws lots of fans.
Black Dolls Celebrate Beauty—Inside and Out
February 4th, 2022
Ozi Okaro founded Ikuzi Dolls so that her daughters could have “beautiful Black dolls that look like them.”
The Soap Myth
February 4th, 2022
A play about the Holocaust explores how we record history and understand the past.
A Call With Canada’s Governor General
February 2nd, 2022
Her Excellency Mary Simon talks about the need to involve young people in discussions about climate change, mental health, and racial inequality.
A Visit to Egypt
January 25th, 2022
Our Kid Reporter tours pyramids, tombs, temples, and other wonders of the ancient world.
Telling Yummy Stories at Salt & Straw
January 24th, 2022
A unique company founded by two cousins brings a sense of community and adventure to ice cream lovers.
Saving Sea Turtles in the Philippines
January 21st, 2022
Since 2002, residents of Punta Fuego on the island of Luzon have rescued thousands of sea turtles from human harm and extreme weather events.
A Holocaust Survivor’s Story
January 20th, 2022
Our Kid Reporter talks with Rose Schindler about her family's experiences at Auschwitz-Birkenau during World War II.
Teens in South Korea Hesitate Over the Vaccine
January 20th, 2022
Less than 40% of the country’s 12- to 15-year-olds have been vaccinated against COVID-19.
Black Angels Over Tuskegee
January 18th, 2022
A stage play about the Tuskegee Airmen explores the elite fighting force’s heroic role during World War II.
An Artistic Approach to Making Maps
January 14th, 2022
A mapmaker creates ski maps that bring the outdoors alive.
Honoring Ruby Bridges
January 12th, 2022
Students at Martin Elementary School in California recently honored the civil rights icon with a “Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day.”
Chinese Architecture is Celebrated in Hong Kong
January 12th, 2022
A recent exhibit in Hong Kong showcased China’s archictural achievements.
A New Lakewalk in Duluth
January 10th, 2022
In Duluth, Minnesota, local officials are addressing the increase in destructive storms caused by climate change.
Buster Moon Returns in Sing 2
January 6th, 2022
According to star Matthew McConaughey, the sequel to Sing is about believing in your dreams, with “teammates and friends to help support you.”
Students in Pennsylvania Turn to Virtual Learning
January 5th, 2022
Our Kid Reporter talks with students and their teacher about the pros and cons of remote schooling during the pandemic.
Children of Color Greet a Special Santa
December 23rd, 2021
At a recent holiday event in Northern Virginia, a Black Santa encouraged children to “keep the Christmas spirit alive all year long.”