KID REPORTERS’ NOTEBOOK
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.
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.