KID REPORTERS’ NOTEBOOK
Earthshot Prizes Are Awarded in Singapore
November 14th, 2023
Prince William names the five winners of this year’s global competition “to repair and regenerate our planet.”
Uncovering Seneca Village
November 8th, 2023
Our Kid Reporter explores the history of a predominately African American community that made way, in the 1850s, for New York City’s Central Park.
Chris Janson Performs at the Historic Egyptian Theatre
November 8th, 2023
The country music star recently visited one of the most popular destinations in DeKalb, Illinois.
Author Isabel Wilkerson Charts a Path to the Future
November 7th, 2023
The Pulitzer Prize-winning author and journalist talks about the need for racial justice at an event hosted by the Emory University Center for Ethics in Georgia.
A Mid-Autumn Festival in Singapore Celebrates the Moon
November 7th, 2023
The festival is one of the most important annual traditions in Chinese culture.
Celebrating Halloween at the White House
November 7th, 2023
Our Kid Reporter visited 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, where President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden handed out books and candy.
Australia Holds Referendum on Indigenous Rights
November 7th, 2023
In October, the residents of this island country in Oceania voted whether or not to alter the Constitution and give the First Peoples a greater say in the government.
Learning About Lizards
November 3rd, 2023
In honor of National STEAM Day, our Kid Reporter talks with Dr. Earyn McGee, a herpetologist and lizard wrangler.
Reflecting on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s Legacy
October 27th, 2023
A visit to the King memorial in Washington, D.C., inspires our Kid Reporter to recall the late civil rights leader’s lasting contributions to the United States.
Florida Residents Collect Supplies for Israelis
October 27th, 2023
Members of the Jewish community in the Orlando area have been gathering medical supplies for soldiers and their families on the front lines of the war.
Oregon Town Hosts Giant Pumpkin Regatta
October 25th, 2023
An annual Halloween season event in Tualatin draws 20,000 people.
In Iowa, Women’s Basketball Goes Big
October 20th, 2023
The “Crossover at Kinnick” drew a record crowd for a basketball game played in a football stadium between the University of Iowa and DePaul University.
A Holocaust Exhibition for Kids Opens in New York City
October 18th, 2023
“Courage to Act” tells the story of a dramatic rescue mission of Denmark’s Jewish population during World War II.
Canadian Holiday Honors the Indigenous Community
October 4th, 2023
A National Day for Truth and Reconciliation inspires healing and action after centuries of abuse of Indigenous children.
Women Who Go “Above and Beyond”
September 28th, 2023
An event in Florida honors outstanding women for their accomplishments in government, media, and public service.
Banana Ball Is a Home Run
September 27th, 2023
The Savannah Bananas are dazzling fans with their stunts, skills, dancing, and joy.
A National Museum of the American Latino Is Planned
September 26th, 2023
A proposed museum on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., will share stories that have gone untold.
A Sweet Business With Humble Beginnings
September 22nd, 2023
Gilles Frozen Custard in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, is still going strong more than 70 years after its start.
Strike Affects Workers and Hollywood
September 21st, 2023
Since early May, members of the Writers Guild of America have been walking the picket line. What is at stake?
DeSantis Draws Protests in Florida
September 18th, 2023
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, a Republican candidate for President, is drawing anger and controversy with his restrictions on learning.
Exploring Jim Henson’s Maryland Roots
September 13th, 2023
A Muppet-filled multimedia exhibition at the Maryland Center for History and Culture spotlights the creator’s rich legacy.
Seeing the World Through an Artist’s Eyes
September 12th, 2023
Master glassblower Josh Simpson hopes that his tiny glass planets will be enjoyed by future generations.
Diana Award Winner From Malaysia Seeks Environmental Change
September 11th, 2023
Greg Tarzan Davis Is an Actor on a Mission
August 18th, 2023
The teacher turned actor talks about his efforts to help young people follow their dreams, while following his own.
National History Day Gives Students New Insights into the Past
August 17th, 2023
This year, the annual project-based competition focused on “Frontiers in History: People, Places, Ideas.”