KID REPORTERS’ NOTEBOOK
Focus on Fashion
January 4th, 2019
A museum exhibit in Washington, D.C., spotlights Rodarte, a fashion label started by California sisters Kate and Laura Mulleavy.
Keeper of the Lost Cities
December 22nd, 2018
Our Kid Reporter talks with bestselling author Shannon Messenger about her latest book, Flashback.
Former Teacher Wins a Seat in Congress
December 19th, 2018
Jahana Hayes will be the first African American woman to represent Connecticut in the United States House of Representatives.
A Holiday Train Spreads Cheer
December 18th, 2018
For the past 20 years, the Canadian Pacific Railway has collected groceries and helped raise money for food banks in North America.
A Friend to Sharks
December 18th, 2018
The founder of a fun run for sharks in Newport, California, learned about the crucial role of sharks the hard way.
A Christmas Story House
December 17th, 2018
The Ohio house that served as the setting for the beloved holiday film attracts visitors from around the world.
Yoga for Teens
December 17th, 2018
Could a practice that originated in ancient India help today’s teenagers? Our Kid Reporter finds out for himself.
Writing About the Beauty of Sports
December 14th, 2018
Author Mike Lupica talks about his latest book, No Slam Dunk, and his love of sports and sports writing.
Florida State Women Win Soccer Title
December 13th, 2018
In a close match, Florida State takes home the NCAA title for the second time in the school’s history.
Mary Poppins Returns
December 12th, 2018
The Disney sequel to the beloved 1964 movie looks for “hope and light in a dark time,” says director Rob Marshall.
Helping Every Child Succeed
December 11th, 2018
Scholastic and the Yale Child Study Center launch a research collaborative to help all kids thrive in the classroom and beyond.
A Celebration of Play
December 10th, 2018
Our Kid Reporter talks with young inventors at Chicago Toy & Game Week, the largest event of its kind in North America.
American War
December 6th, 2018
What is it like to live in the midst of war? Author Omar El-Akkad explores that question in his debut novel, which is set far in the future.
The Unlikely Rise of “Snowball”
December 5th, 2018
Our Kid Reporter finds out how an abandoned dog in Cleveland, Ohio, went from the streets to the studio.
Tackle Kids Cancer
December 4th, 2018
Off the field, New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning has made it his mission to help children battling cancer.
The Florida Challenger Jamboree
December 3rd, 2018
An annual baseball tournament gives young athletes of all abilities the chance to shine.
The Art of Political Cartooning
November 29th, 2018
Political cartoonist Matt Wuerker talks about his craft and the power of pictures at an event for award-winning young artists and writers in Washington, D.C
A Night at the National Book Awards
November 28th, 2018
Some of the year’s top authors share their insights at a glamorous awards ceremony in New York City.
Return of the Butterflies
November 27th, 2018
In Santa Cruz, California, thousands of people gather at Natural Bridges State Park each fall to witness the arrival of migrating monarch butterflies.
Michelle Obama on the Power of Story
November 20th, 2018
The former First Lady returns to her hometown of Chicago, Illinois, to celebrate her brand-new memoir, Becoming.
Why Libraries Matter
November 20th, 2018
Librarians in New Jersey talk about the importance of helping all kids cultivate a love of reading.
A Tight Race in Texas
November 20th, 2018
This year’s Senate race between Republican Ted Cruz and Democrat Beto O'Rourke helped inspire record voter turnout.
Riding to the Top of the World
November 16th, 2018
Our Kid Reporter visits the Lotte World Tower in Seoul, South Korea, to explore one of the world's tallest and most unique buildings.
Return of the Grinch
November 15th, 2018
Our Kid Reporter talks with Cameron Seely, who voices Cindy Lou Who in a new movie about the Dr. Seuss classic.
Boomerang: A Passport to the World
November 15th, 2018
Elite athlete Logan Broadbent talks about this unique sport, which requires strength, speed, and agility.