KID REPORTERS’ NOTEBOOK
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.
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.