KID REPORTERS’ NOTEBOOK
The Notebook of Doom
August 16th, 2018
For author and illustrator Troy Cummings, the secret to success lies in carrying a notebook.
Pro Football’s “First Play” Celebrates Kids
August 13th, 2018
More than 3,000 children help kick off the National Football League season at the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio.
A Small Horse Brings Big Smiles
August 6th, 2018
When therapy horse “Willie Nelson” drops by for a visit, young patients are in for a special treat.
Christopher Robin Comes to the Big Screen
August 3rd, 2018
Jim Cummings, the voice of Winnie the Pooh and Tigger in a new movie from Disney, talks about his love for the timeless characters.
Author Extraordinaire
August 3rd, 2018
Our Kid Reporter talks with children’s book author Susan Tan about her life, work, and favorite character, Cilla Lee-Jenkins.
Swimmers Shine in California Competition
August 1st, 2018
Top U.S. competitors show their skills at the Phillips 66 USA Swimming National Championships in Irvine, California.
Drowning in Plastic
July 30th, 2018
According to scientists, plastic waste kills millions of marine creatures each year. Our Kid Reporter learns why “reducing, reusing, and recycling” matters.
Judge Rises to Help Others
July 30th, 2018
Slugger Aaron Judge of the New York Yankees talks about his involvement in #ICanHelp, a campaign designed to promote civility on social media platforms.
A “Paw-tastic” Cafe
July 26th, 2018
A new cafe in Melbourne, Australia, serves up “puppy-chinos“ and helps find loving homes for greyhounds.
Harper Wins Home Run Derby
July 26th, 2018
Hometown favorite Bryce Harper wins the MLB Home Run Derby in Washington, D.C.
An Unforgettable Rescue
July 25th, 2018
After members of a soccer team and their coach were trapped in a cave in Thailand, people around the world rushed to help.
So the World May Hear
July 24th, 2018
At the Starkey Hearing Foundation’s annual gala, the focus is on helping hearing-impaired people in need.
A Soap Box Derby Celebrates Tradition
July 24th, 2018
An annual Soap Box Derby in Akron, Ohio, helps kids build friendships, strengthen family bonds, and develop STEM skills.
Freaky Friday
July 24th, 2018
A musical, magical movie starring Cozi Zuehlsdorff and Heidi Blickenstaff is coming to the Disney Channel in August.
An Unlikely American Dream
July 23rd, 2018
United States Olympic medalist Ibtihaj Muhammad talks about the obstacles she overcame to succeed.
Inside the 89th Annual MLB All-Star Game
July 23rd, 2018
Our Kid Reporter talks with All-Star players and the reporters who cover them.
Getting Peppy for Pets
July 23rd, 2018
A veterinarian in Louisiana helps kids provide the best care possible for their pets.
Meet a Teen Filled With Magic
July 17th, 2018
How did 16-year-old Nicola Gidley of Australia learn so many impressive magic tricks? Our Kid Reporter finds out.
Plunging Into Summer With Favorite Book Characters
July 16th, 2018
Kids at a Scholastic summer reading event in Jersey City got to meet Clifford the Big Red Dog, Geronimo Stilton, and Dog Man.
The Baby-sitters Club Is Still in Business
July 16th, 2018
Cartoonist Gale Galligan grew up reading The Baby-sitters Club books by Ann M. Martin. Now Galligan is adapting some of the titles into graphic novels.
Enjoying a Summer Reading Road Trip
July 13th, 2018
Beep! Beep! The Scholastic Summer Reading Road Trip is in full swing. Find out if an RV is headed to a town near you.
Making a Splash in Seattle
July 10th, 2018
Team Louisiana brought talent—and heart—to the 2018 Special Olympics USA Games in Seattle, Washington.
Strolling Through the Helvetia Lavender Festival
July 10th, 2018
Near Portland, Oregon, a celebration of flowers, art, and music brings people together for a good cause.
“A Is for Astronaut”
July 9th, 2018
In a new book, retired NASA astronaut Clayton Anderson takes young astronomy lovers on a journey through space, covering everything from blastoff to Zulu Time.
A Master of Illusion
July 5th, 2018
Our Kid Reporter talks with magician Michael Carbonaro about his ability to make people see the wonder in everyday life.