KID REPORTERS’ NOTEBOOK
Go Climb (and Plant) a Tree
August 13th, 2019
Even if you live in an urban area, trees provide tremendous benefits. Find out how one Midwestern city is trying to expand its tree canopy.
Girls Compete in National Chess Tournament
August 13th, 2019
Our Kid Reporter recently traveled to Chicago for the All-Girls Nationals, an annual competition that encourages female students to take up the game.
A New Addition at London Zoo
August 12th, 2019
An exhibit at the world’s oldest zoo puts young animal lovers at the center of the action.
Aquatic Championships Held in Korea
August 12th, 2019
Our Kid Reporter covers the 2019 FINA World Championships in swimming, diving, and other aquatic sports.
Life at Teen Vogue
August 8th, 2019
An editor talks about her journey in the publishing world and why representation of women of color is so important to young readers.
A Visit to Frank Lloyd Wright’s Fallingwater
August 7th, 2019
The architect's most famous house, which is located in Pennsylvania, demonstrates the harmony between design and nature.
Protests Continue in Hong Kong
August 5th, 2019
Speaker Pelosi Holds the Gavel
August 2nd, 2019
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi wants young people to recognize the power they have and use it.
A Life-Changing Day at the Beach
August 1st, 2019
Visiting a Renaissance Festival
August 1st, 2019
Jousting knights, fencing, and crossbow shooting? Our Kid Reporter in the Czech Republic travels back in time.
Meet Six Dogs With Superpowers
July 31st, 2019
A new movie follows the adventures of canine companions who brave the elements to save lives.
It’s Sea Turtle Nesting Season
July 31st, 2019
In Florida, nesting season comes with a warning that five of the world’s seven sea turtle species are endangered.
Making Museums Accessible to Kids
July 30th, 2019
For young people in the Mexican state of Puebla, museums are like backyard treasures.
Remembering the Heroes
July 29th, 2019
After years of legislative inaction, a new bill ensures long-term funding for the health-care costs of 9/11 first responders.
The Tragedy of a Sea Turtle
July 25th, 2019
Our Kid Reporter in South Korea learns how discarded plastic can harm marine life.
TEDx for Kids
July 24th, 2019
A TEDxYouth event in India encourages young people to share their ideas for making the world a better place.
“Make Way for Lit-Hop”
July 24th, 2019
Rappers MC Lars and Mega Ran are using hip-hop to help kids connect with books.
The (Comic) Art of Storytelling
July 23rd, 2019
Our Kid Reporter talks with Scholastic author and illustrator Raina Telgemeier about her award-winning career.
Helping Schools in Haiti
July 22nd, 2019
A high school student in Ohio offered her support to young people in Haiti by sending supplies and equipment for their new classrooms.
The Art of Batik
July 22nd, 2019
Our Kid Reporter in Malaysia learns more about a colorful textile art that originated centuries ago.
The Louisville Zoo Turns 50
July 22nd, 2019
For five decades, this Kentucky zoo has inspired visitors to learn more about awe-inspiring animals whose habitats are under increasing threat.
Cards, Comedy, and a Dash of Magic
July 18th, 2019
Young magicians in Australia talk about their new show, “Now You See Us.”
The Lion King Roars Back
July 17th, 2019
A photo-realistic adaptation of the 1994 Disney classic hits the big screen.
Preparing for the “Big One”
July 16th, 2019
After the recent earthquakes in Southern California, our Kid Reporter got tips from an expert on how to stay safe.
Meet the New White House Press Secretary
July 11th, 2019
Before Stephanie Grisham was named White House Press Secretary, our Kid Reporter asked her about her relationship with the President and First Lady.