KID REPORTERS’ NOTEBOOK
Life With Chance
December 2nd, 2020
Our Kid Reporter in Minnesota writes in praise of her family’s beloved dog, Sir Chancellor Montague Rodgers I.
Baby Turtles Struggle Towards the Sea
November 30th, 2020
When an oil spill in Brazil stopped baby sea turtles from getting to the ocean, a local conservation group worked to save them.
A Conversation With Jeff Kinney
November 24th, 2020
Our Kid Reporter talks with the creator of the best-selling Diary of a Wimpy Kid series.
Listening to Voters in Connecticut
November 23rd, 2020
Many people in the Nutmeg State cast their ballots this year with the hope of ending the pandemic and racism in the United States.
Getting Through Lockdown in the Philippines
November 23rd, 2020
Our Kid Reporter in Metro Manila talks with young people about the country’s strict stay-at-home orders.
“The Ickabog” Features Art by Kids
November 20th, 2020
A new fairy tale by J.K. Rowling includes illustrations created by students between the ages of 7 and 12.
What You Need to Know About Vaccines
November 19th, 2020
Our Kid Reporter talks with a pediatrician about the purpose of vaccines and why getting a flu shot is more important than ever this year.
Ohio Goes Red as Nation Goes Blue
November 19th, 2020
In a rare occurrence, the winner of Ohio’s 18 electoral votes did not win the presidency.
A 14-Year-Old Student Wins a Top Science Award
November 17th, 2020
Anika Cherbrolu from Frisco, Texas, was recently recognized for her research on a potential cure for COVID-19.
Rethinking Holiday Celebrations
November 17th, 2020
With Thanksgiving and Christmas approaching, many families are changing their plans because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Election 2020: A Look Back
November 16th, 2020
Our Kid Reporter talks with constitutional law scholar Kermit Roosevelt about the election of a lifetime.
Kids Speak Out About the Election
November 11th, 2020
After a bitter presidential contest, young people in Florida express their opinions—and their hopes for a unified country.
Honoring America’s Heroes
November 11th, 2020
Students from Chapel Hill, North Carolina, found a special way to honor local World War II veterans.
A Journalist Shares Her Story
November 8th, 2020
Our Kid Reporter talks with Dacelys Martinez, a news anchor and producer at Univision Atlanta.
Hope Buried in the Ashes
November 8th, 2020
A devastating fire in California in August destroyed a beloved church camp.
A Kids Press Alum Reflects on Election 2016
November 2nd, 2020
Covering elections, says a former Kid Reporter, helps other young people understand the government that shapes their lives.
The Power of Money in Elections
November 2nd, 2020
PACs have become an essential way for candidates to finance their campaigns.
Meet Senate Candidate Marquita Bradshaw
October 30th, 2020
Bradshaw, a Democrat, hopes to become the first African American woman to represent Tennessee in the U.S. Senate.
A Conversation With Senator Capito
October 30th, 2020
Covering Politics “Through the Lens of the Pandemic”
October 28th, 2020
Our Kid Reporter gets tips about covering the presidential election from two veteran political reporters in California.
Who Will Win Florida?
October 27th, 2020
Florida is likely to play a huge role in the presidential election. Who has the edge? Our Kid Reporter asks some young observers.
A New Justice Is Sworn In
October 27th, 2020
Amy Coney Barrett is the newest member of the U.S. Supreme Court, the highest court in the land.
Hurricanes on the Rise
October 26th, 2020
Southwestern Louisiana has been hit hard by hurricanes this season. Scientists say that climate change is playing a big role in the rise of extreme weather.
Candidates Hold a Final Debate
October 26th, 2020
President Donald Trump, the Republican incumbent, and Democratic challenger Joe Biden faced off in the final presidential debate of the election.
New Voters Make Their Voices Heard
October 26th, 2020
More than 15 million Americans have turned 18 in the past four years. Many are eager to have a say in the presidential election.