Memorial Day is a time to remember the people who died while serving in America’s armed forces.

David Wisnia tells our Kid Reporter how he came to serve in the United States military after surviving Auschwitz, a concentration camp in Poland.

A baby rhinoceros at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo is helping visitors understand more about a critically endangered species.

Our Kid Reporter talks with four Asian Americans who have made it to the top of their respective fields and shattered stereotypes along the way.

Three picture book authors describe how stories help us understand the world—and make us laugh.

Our Kid Reporter takes a ride on a “hyper-hybrid” roller coaster that recently opened at Cedar Point Amusement Park in Sandusky, Ohio.

A traveling memorial honors U.S. soldiers who have lost their lives since the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001.

Hanami, the Japanese custom of enjoying the fleeting beauty of cherry blossoms, is in full bloom each spring.  

Characters from favorite children’s stories come to life at a literary festival in Shreveport, Louisiana.

Kids gather in Brookline, Massachusetts, for a “Mega Awesome Super Huge Wicked Fun Podcast Playdate.”

Jim Benton talks about the creation of Franny K. Stein, Jamie Kelly, and other beloved characters in his illustrated books.

Our Kid Reporter talks with a boy in Bangalore who works long hours for little pay.

Best-selling children’s book author Aaron Blabey visits the United States to talk about some unlikely heroes.

A nonprofit organization in St. Louis, Missouri, teaches young people circus arts—and life skills.

Our Kid Reporter learns about the latest developments in gaming at the annual South by Southwest conference in Austin, Texas.

An ambitious new fantasy film from Marvel brings together an array of diverse superheroes. 

Larkin Street Youth Services, a nonprofit organization in San Francisco, helps vulnerable youths turn their lives around.

Championship runner Meb Keflezighi goes the distance in support of the Martin Richard Foundation.

At the ninth annual Women in the World Summit in New York City, women and girls addressed violence, racism, and poverty.

After her death on April 17, Barbara Bush was honored as a dedicated public servant who championed children’s literacy throughout her life.

Our Kid Reporter talks with trailblazing chefs Tom Colicchio and Dan Barber about the farm-to-table movement and why it matters where our food comes from.

In a new picture book, two victims of the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing tell an inspiring story for kids.

An event in Washington, D.C., inspires girls to learn more about intellectual property and come up with their own inventions.

Our Kid Reporter gets some tips while visiting the set of Good Day Chicago, a morning TV news program.

Philabundance collects food and distributes it to organizations in the Philadelphia area.