KID REPORTERS’ NOTEBOOK
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.
Cleveland Hosts the All-Star Game
July 10th, 2019
Behind Dog Man: The Musical
July 9th, 2019
Our Kid Reporter talks with the writer and composer behind the musical adaptation of Dav Pilkey’s beloved book series.
Storms and Top Speeds at the Grand Prix
July 3rd, 2019
Our Kid Reporter visits “Motor City” for the annual Detroit Grand Prix, one of car racing’s biggest events.
A Milestone for the Coretta Scott King Awards
July 1st, 2019
At the Front Desk
June 26th, 2019
Chinese-American author Kelly Yang talks about Front Desk, her award-winning debut novel about a spunky immigrant girl growing up in California.
Let Her Fly
June 19th, 2019
Ziauddin Yousafzai, Malala’s father, talks with our Kid Reporters about gender equality and what it’s like to raise a Nobel Prize-winning daughter.
Visiting the Temples of Angkor Wat
June 19th, 2019
Visitors to Angkor Wat in Cambodia have the experience of a lifetime. But do the temples pay the price?
The Power of Kids
June 19th, 2019
Our Kid Reporter talks with her fellow journalists about their experiences reporting “news for kids, by kids.”
Toy Story 4 Opens
June 18th, 2019
Woody, Buzz Lightyear, and the rest of the gang hit the road in the latest computer-animated adventure from Disney.
Surf’s Up in Santa Cruz
June 12th, 2019
Operation Surf provides ocean therapy for veterans who are recovering from the traumas of war.
Meet the Dactyl Hill Squad
June 12th, 2019
Our Kid Reporter talks with award-winning author Daniel José Older about the heroic squad in his latest middle-grade series.
Preserving Southern Voices
June 7th, 2019
Our Kid Reporter talks with William Ferris, a documentarian and folklorist who recently won two Grammy Awards for his collected music.
A Special Mission
June 5th, 2019
At St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee, the focus is on improving outcomes for kids diagnosed with cancer.
“Be Best” Marks First Anniversary
June 4th, 2019
Our Kid Reporter covers the anniversary celebration of the First Lady’s “Be Best” campaign in the White House Rose Garden.
The Moon Within
May 31st, 2019
Author Aida Salazar’s debut middle-grade novel tells a girl’s coming of age story in verse, while celebrating Latinx culture.
Aladdin Returns to the Big Screen
May 23rd, 2019
Disney’s live-action adaptation of the beloved classic opens on May 24.
A Voice for Autism Awareness
May 22nd, 2019
Autism advocate and best-selling author Kerry Magro overcame his own struggles and doubts to become a champion for others.
Writing Her Way Into a More Just World
May 21st, 2019
Walidah Imarisha talks about her life as a writer, poet, and teacher.
Ancient Treasures of Peru
May 21st, 2019
Our Kid Reporter learns about pre-Columbian artifacts at the Museo Larco in Lima.
Helping Flood Victims in the Midwest
May 20th, 2019
After catastrophic flooding in parts of Iowa and Nebraska, residents rebuild with help from volunteers.
A Quick Way to Pay
May 20th, 2019
One-on-One With Stacey Abrams
May 17th, 2019
The Democratic leader from Georgia talks about her struggles and accomplishments—and her political plans for the future.