KID REPORTERS’ NOTEBOOK
Hello, Robots
October 11th, 2022
Our Kid Reporter meets some “barista bots” at a mall in California.
Getting Voters to the Polls
October 6th, 2022
As the midterm elections approach, civic leaders are trying to increase voter engagement.
Paper Girls Deliver a Message
October 3rd, 2022
A time-travel adventure show from Prime Video is based on a popular comic series by Brian K. Vaughan and Cliff Chiang.
Protecting Hawaii’s Beaches
October 2nd, 2022
A nonprofit organization in Hawaii is working to keep beaches clean and marine life safe.
Death of a Queen
October 2nd, 2022
Elizabeth II had served as the Queen of the United Kingdom and other Commonwealth nations for 70 years.
Daredevils Wanted
September 23rd, 2022
The tallest water slide in North America provides thrills, speed, and an opportunity to overcome fears.
A Conversation With Kwame Alexander
September 19th, 2022
Our Kid Reporter catches up with the award-winning author and poet at the National Book Festival in Washington, D.C.
Bringing History Alive
September 14th, 2022
The Concord Review invites students from more than 45 countries to share their investigations of the past.
Mining Benitoite
September 13th, 2022
Our Kid Reporter learns about California’s official state gem, the rarest gem on Earth.
Kids Create Heroes to Fight Hunger
August 23rd, 2022
Winners of the Hunger Action Hero Art Contest were announced in July at the San Diego Comic Convention.
Saving the Atoyac River
August 22nd, 2022
Mexico’s Atoyac River is experiencing the effects of human contamination. What can be done?
Little Blue Penguins Take Center Stage
August 11th, 2022
A colony of these tiny creatures, who are native to Oceania, recently made their debut at Birch Aquarium in La Jolla, California.
In Korea, the Blue House Era Ends
August 3rd, 2022
The former office and residence of Korea’s leaders is now a public park.
Tracing a Family’s Roots
July 27th, 2022
Our Kid Reporter learns about genealogy and the origins of her own family.
Webb Telescope Pushes Boundaries
July 25th, 2022
Stunning new images from the world’s largest telescope offer new clues about the universe.
Students Turn Stories of Struggle into Art
July 18th, 2022
Self-portraits on display in Jersey City focus on the importance of addressing mental health issues.
A Visit to the National Tennis Center
July 14th, 2022
Our Kid Reporter discovers that the famed courts in New York City are home to more than just the U.S. Open.
Former Japanese Prime Minister Is Killed
July 12th, 2022
Our Kid Reporter in Japan talks with voters after the shocking assassination of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.
U.S. Volunteers Help Refugees
July 9th, 2022
A growing number of people worldwide are fleeing violence and persecution.
A Conversation With Kelly Yang
July 9th, 2022
Our Kid Reporter caught up with the best-selling author at the American Library Association’s recent conference in Washington, D.C.
Calling for Change After Uvalde
June 23rd, 2022
After another deadly school shooting, young people lead calls for Congressional action.
Learning About Iranian Culture
June 22nd, 2022
Pardis brings young members of the Iranian American community together to learn about their heritage.
“Enough Is Enough,” Student Activists Say
June 15th, 2022
After deadly shootings at an elementary school in Texas and a supermarket in New York State, more people in the U.S. are demanding stricter gun-control laws.
The 2022 Nēnē Award Winner Is Announced
June 10th, 2022
Each year, middle-school students in Hawaii choose their favorite work of fiction.
A Super Bowl Team Reunites
June 8th, 2022
The Baltimore Ravens football team recently celebrated their 2001 victory over the New York Giants.