KID REPORTERS’ NOTEBOOK

Tony Award Winner Has Advice for Young People

Deirdre Liebman

January 10th, 2024

Ali Stroker, a Tony Award-winning actress and author, talks about overcoming challenges to follow your dreams.  

Helping Kids Get a Good Night’s Sleep

Zoya Siddiqui

January 8th, 2024

A nonprofit organization builds and delivers beds to kids in need nationwide. 

A Mentor to Gifted Students Steps Down

Aiden An

December 21st, 2023

Bonnie Raskin, the Caroline D. Bradley Scholarship program director, has mentored gifted students for nearly 20 years. 

Meet the Fastest Corgi in Maryland

Gavin Gracey

December 20th, 2023

Our Kid Reporter covers the second annual Maryland Corgi Cup at Fair Hill. 

A Visit to Two Oregon Christmas Tree Farms

Owen Marksbury

December 11th, 2023

Oregon produces more Christmas trees than any other state in the country. 

A Conversation With the White House Press Secretary

Skye Oduaran

December 11th, 2023

Karine Jean-Pierre discusses her role as President Biden’s top spokesperson. 

 

Michigan Wins Big Ten Football Championship

Evy Bingle

December 11th, 2023

Our Kid Reporter covers the game at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. 

Honoring the Legacy of Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter

Skye Oduaran

December 1st, 2023

After the death of former First Lady Rosalynn Carter, people around the country reflected on her many accomplishments.

President Pardons Thanksgiving Turkeys

Skye Oduaran

November 30th, 2023

Two days before Thanksgiving, President Joe Biden pardoned “Liberty” and “Bell,” in a traditional White House ceremony dating back 76 years. 

Volunteers Pack Meals for People in Need

Evy Bingle

November 29th, 2023

Each November, thousands of volunteers at Make a Difference DKC in Illinois pack meals for people around the world who are experiencing hunger. 

Road Race for Kids Kicks Off Marathon Week

Mika Jones

November 28th, 2023

A new event in New York City’s Central Park seeks to draw young people to the sport of running. 

Kristi Yamaguchi Rink Opens for the Season

Enya Yang

November 20th, 2023

A holiday skating rank named for the Olympic champion holds its annual ribbon-cutting ceremony in San Ramon, California. 

The Congressional Black Caucus Hosts Gathering

Luke Lamour

November 16th, 2023

Our Kid Reporter attends the group’s annual conference in Washington, D.C. 

Ninth Graders in Canada Learn About Career Options

Jade Lof

November 16th, 2023

On November 1, hundreds of thousands of students participated in the country’s annual “Take Our Kids to Work Day” event.

Celebrating a Nostalgic Snack in Japan

Raye Yokota

November 15th, 2023

Why are dagashiya giving way to convenience stories in this East Asian country? 

Inspiring Readers to Take Action

Owen Marksbury

November 15th, 2023

Good Good Good, a media company in Portland, Oregon, seeks to inspire readers to make a positive difference. 

A Visit to the World’s Largest Bounce House

Enya Yang

November 14th, 2023

The inflatable landscape travels around the country, offering fun for kids of all ages. 

Atlanta Hosts Fall National College Media Convention

Skye Oduaran

November 14th, 2023

The annual event is the largest gathering for collegiate journalists, media students, and their advisers. 

Earthshot Prizes Are Awarded in Singapore

Eden Teoh

November 14th, 2023

Prince William names the five winners of this year’s global competition “to repair and regenerate our planet.”

Uncovering Seneca Village

Leyla Saldanha

November 8th, 2023

Our Kid Reporter explores the history of a predominately African American community that made way, in the 1850s, for New York City’s Central Park. 

Chris Janson Performs at the Historic Egyptian Theatre

Evy Bingle

November 8th, 2023

The country music star recently visited one of the most popular destinations in DeKalb, Illinois.

 

 

Author Isabel Wilkerson Charts a Path to the Future

Skye Oduaran

November 7th, 2023

The Pulitzer Prize-winning author and journalist talks about the need for racial justice at an event hosted by the Emory University Center for Ethics in Georgia. 

A Mid-Autumn Festival in Singapore Celebrates the Moon

Eden Teoh

November 7th, 2023

The festival is one of the most important annual traditions in Chinese culture. 

Celebrating Halloween at the White House

Xander Dorsey

November 7th, 2023

Our Kid Reporter visited 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, where President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden handed out books and candy. 

Australia Holds Referendum on Indigenous Rights

Arjun Durvasula

November 7th, 2023

In October, the residents of this island country in Oceania voted whether or not to alter the Constitution and give the First Peoples a greater say in the government.   

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