KID REPORTERS’ NOTEBOOK
Advice for Teen Writers: “Go For It”
July 3rd, 2018
Two novelists in the Pacific Northwest share stories about their writing life and offer tips for young authors.
King Tut: Journey Through the Underworld
July 2nd, 2018
Nearly a century after the discovery of the boy king’s burial chamber, the California Science Center displays its treasures.
A Picture Book Asks, “What If?”
June 29th, 2018
Our Kid Reporter talks with illustrator Mike Curato about creativity, storytelling, and the power of the imagination.
Meet Pepper the Robot
June 28th, 2018
At Smithsonian museums in Washington, D.C., humanoid robots are helping visitors feel more welcome.
Racing Milk Carton Boats in Portland
June 27th, 2018
As part of the annual Rose Festival in Portland, Oregon, people of all ages drink milk, eat cheese, and race milk carton boats.
A “Little Big” Reader Inspires Others
June 26th, 2018
Dailyah Arana started to read when she was just a toddler. Now the Georgia resident is taking her love of reading to Little Big Shots.
Kid Reporter Wins National History Day Award
June 25th, 2018
What is it like to compete in the National History Day Contest and win an award? Kid Reporter Lilian Jochmann found out.
Spotlight on Young Filmmakers
June 22nd, 2018
Hollywood actors and directors recently gathered in New York City to read and critique the scripts of Ghetto Film School students.
Why One Teen Decided to Take Action
June 22nd, 2018
A family trip to India inspired a high school student to make a positive difference in the world.
Helping Others See the Light
June 22nd, 2018
Virginia Jacko may have lost her eyesight, but the president and CEO of Miami Lighthouse has plenty of vision.
A Rally for Immigrants’ Rights
June 21st, 2018
After President Trump instituted a “zero tolerance” policy that separated families at the U.S.-Mexico border, many Americans responded with outrage.
A Champion of the Arts
June 21st, 2018
Kim Defibaugh believes in the power of art to help us express who we are and what we believe.
The 2018 Scholastic Art & Writing Awards
June 20th, 2018
Middle- and high-school students are honored for their creativity and originality at Carnegie Hall in New York City.
Students Help the Homeless in Portland
June 18th, 2018
Students at Lincoln High School in Portland, Oregon, share meals and camaraderie with families and individuals who are homeless.
A Book Buddy That Barks
June 15th, 2018
A unique program at a Massachusetts library helps kids develop a love of reading by reading to a therapy dog.
Celebrating Theater at the Tony Awards
June 13th, 2018
Our Kid Reporter covers the 75th annual awards ceremony at Radio City Music Hall in New York City.
The CDC Spotlights Lab Workers
June 13th, 2018
On a visit to the CDC in Atlanta, our Kid Reporter learns about the vital role that lab workers play in public health and safety.
Birthplace of the National Anthem
June 11th, 2018
How a poem written in 1814 became the basis for “The Star-Spangled Banner.”
Friendship Is the Best Medicine
June 11th, 2018
A 10-year-old girl with Type 1 Diabetes explains what the disease is and how her best friend helps her manage it.
Saving Our Oceans Through Art
June 11th, 2018
A Massachusetts-based contest invites students from around the world to promote ocean activism through creativity.
The Making of RBG
June 8th, 2018
A new documentary explores the groundbreaking career of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
What to Do About Bullies
June 6th, 2018
A short film by Daniel Bydlowski at the Greenwich International Film Festival sparks a conversation about an age-old problem.
Cosplay Rules the Day
June 6th, 2018
At Houston Comicpalooza, fans share their love of science-fiction movies, superheroes, cosplay, comic books, and more.
Sports and Fitness Day at the White House
June 5th, 2018
Our Kid Reporter attends an event at the White House that is designed to encourage students to get involved in school and community sports programs.
A Chef Helps Create “Edible” Schoolyards
June 4th, 2018
Chef Alice Waters wants to get students thinking about the food they eat and the future of the planet.