KID REPORTERS’ NOTEBOOK
Behind the Scenes of the Lion King
July 10th, 2020
The story, puppetry, and pageantry of the long-running musical have inspired generations of theatergoers.
My Hero Is You: Helping Kids Cope With the Coronavirus
July 7th, 2020
An online storybook published by the WHO and UNICEF helps children cope with their fears during the pandemic.
The Pandemic Throws Shade on Summer Camps
July 6th, 2020
In New Jersey, summer camps will be able to reopen on July 6, but things will look very different.
During the Pandemic, a “Much-Deserved” Break for Wildlife
June 29th, 2020
Amid widespread stay-at-home orders, some animals were able to find a little peace.
New Jersey Students Cope With Remote Learning
June 26th, 2020
Fourth graders in South Orange tell our Kid Reporter about the pros and cons of learning at home during the pandemic.
Juneteenth Jubilees in Louisiana
June 19th, 2020
A celebration of the unofficial end of slavery in the United States takes on a new significance amid the Black Lives Matter movement.
Understanding the Coronavirus
June 18th, 2020
Our Kid Reporter talks with scientists at the CDC about confronting the pandemic, which has hit the U.S. particularly hard.
In California, a Hold on Kids’ Sports
June 17th, 2020
During the pandemic, young athletes have had to find creative ways to exercise.
Star Wars: Jedi Temple Challenge
June 12th, 2020
Before the pandemic, our Kid Reporter visited the set of the new game show.
Black Lives Matter
June 9th, 2020
Our Kid Reporter attends a protest for racial justice with friends and family members in West Orange, New Jersey.
“No Justice, No Peace” in Louisville
June 5th, 2020
Protesters in Louisville, Kentucky, demand accountability for the fatal police shooting of Breonna Taylor and other Black Americans.
“Finding Sally”—A Filmmaker Tells Her Aunt’s Story
June 4th, 2020
In a new documentary, Tamara Dawait pieces together the story of her aunt, who mysteriously disappeared in Ethiopia in the 1970s.
Peaceful Protests in a Georgia Town
June 1st, 2020
In Woodstock, Georgia, people of all ages gathered to protest the police killing of George Floyd and racial injustice.
Traveling Back to Van Gogh’s World
June 1st, 2020
A themed restaurant and shop in Hong Kong immerse visitors in the life and art of the 19th-century Dutch painter.
TikTokking With Jami Kinton
May 28th, 2020
During the pandemic, an Ohio actress and model has gone viral with her hilarious skits on social media.
Community Volunteers Help Medical Workers
May 26th, 2020
Amid the PPE shortage, neighbors in a New York City suburb pitched in to create fabric masks for local doctors and nurses.
Saving Lives With 3D Printing
May 21st, 2020
Students at Diamond Bar High School in California are using 3D printers to make reusable face shields for healthcare workers.
Eyewitness: Coping With the Pandemic in Washington
May 19th, 2020
A Kid Reporter shares her experiences during the coronavirus pandemic
“My Father Is a Firefighter”
May 18th, 2020
Our Kid Reporter in North Carolina talks with his dad, who was in quarantine due to exposure to COVID-19.
Power Girls
May 14th, 2020
Our Kid Reporter profiles a nonprofit organization in Harlem that offers educational enrichment and positive representation for Black teens.
A Kid Reporter Talks With Frontline Workers
May 12th, 2020
What is it like for doctors and nurses to care for patients who have COVID-19? What should kids know about the virus? Our Kid Reporter finds out.
An Online Learning Community Keeps Kids Connected
May 11th, 2020
A new online platform is designed to help kids around the world share their experiences and feel less alone during the pandemic.
Tough Times for Food Pantries
May 7th, 2020
Since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, the number of Americans going hungry has risen sharply. Food banks and food pantries are struggling to help them.
Eyewitness: Coping With the Pandemic in Georgia
May 4th, 2020
A Kid Reporter shares his experiences during the coronavirus pandemic.
Eyewitness: Coping With the Pandemic in Singapore
May 3rd, 2020
A Kid Reporter shares her experiences during the coronavirus pandemic.