KID REPORTERS’ NOTEBOOK
Getting Spooked by The Addams Family
October 11th, 2019
Our Kid Reporter talks with the co-directors and cast members of the new animated movie.
Leaders Respond to Climate Strikes
October 2nd, 2019
Our Kid Reporter in Houston, Texas, talks with the city’s mayor about sustainability just a day after Tropical Storm Imelda batters the area.
Glass Beach
October 2nd, 2019
Years of dumping garbage helped a beach near Fort Bragg, California, became renowned for its sea glass.
Boston Hosts Fan Expo
October 2nd, 2019
A convention in Boston gave people of all ages a chance to share their love of comics, video games, movies, anime, and more.
A Letter From the Editor: Kids Press Turns 20
September 25th, 2019
Kids Press marks 20 years of an award-winning program that delivers “news for kids, by kids.”
An Eagle Scout’s Mission
September 25th, 2019
Our Kid Reporter reflects on a memorable volunteer experience in Mexico.
Kids Stage a Global Climate Strike
September 24th, 2019
In cities around the world, including Orlando, Florida, kids led the way in calling for measures to address climate change.
The Creative Genius of Charles Addams
September 23rd, 2019
Our Kid Reporter visits Westfield, New Jersey, where the renowned New Yorker cartoonist and creator of “the Addams Family” grew up.
Dogs That Save Lives
September 13th, 2019
Medical Detection Dogs, a charity in the United Kingdom, trains dogs to sniff out cancer and other diseases.
Protecting Sharks and Other Marine Life
September 11th, 2019
Our Kid Reporter visits Oceana to learn more about environmental advocacy.
A Flower That Stinks
September 10th, 2019
Our Kid Reporter sniffs a smelly attraction at Orange Coast College in California.
Batter Up in Louisville
August 22nd, 2019
Our Kid Reporter gets batting tips at the Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory.
Top Youth Volunteers Visit the Capital
August 15th, 2019
Winners of the 2019 Prudential Spirit of Community Awards, including our Kid Reporter, were recently recognized in Washington, D.C., for their volunteer work
Over the Rainbow
August 13th, 2019
At North Carolina’s Land of Oz Theme Park, visitors can stroll along the yellow brick road just like Dorothy and her dog, Toto.
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
Our Kid Reporter talks with a protester about the unrest that has roiled this autonomous region in southeastern China.
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
A nonprofit organization called Ride a Wave helps children with disabilities have fun in the ocean.
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.