KID REPORTERS’ NOTEBOOK
Feeding the Hungry
April 18th, 2018
Philabundance collects food and distributes it to organizations in the Philadelphia area.
Awesome Con
April 18th, 2018
An annual convention in Washington, D.C., offers fun for fans of comic books, sci-fi movies, video games, and more.
Australia Celebrates Cultural Diversity
April 17th, 2018
Harmony Day celebrates cultures from around the world, with an emphasis on respect for everyone who calls Australia home.
“Rejoicing in Science”
April 17th, 2018
“Science is as close to magic as we have in this world,” says Anna Rothschild, a journalist at The Washington Post.
Black Panther’s Young Killmonger Is a Big Talent
April 17th, 2018
Our Kid Reporter talks with Seth Carr, the 10-year-old actor who plays Young Killmonger in the blockbuster movie.
A Museum of Selfies?
April 16th, 2018
A pop-up museum in Glendale, California, explores the social media craze.
EngiNerds Save the World
April 16th, 2018
Our Kid Reporter talks with children’s book author Jarrett Lerner about reading, writing, and his new book, EngiNerds.
Darci Lynne’s Got Talent
April 13th, 2018
“You never know where your dreams will take you,” America’s Got Talent winner Darci Lynne Farmer tells our Kid Reporter.
Changing the World, One (Quantum) Step at a Time
April 12th, 2018
Stephen Hawking, who died in March at the age of 76, will be remembered as one of the world's greatest physicists.
New Orleans Hosts WrestleMania
April 11th, 2018
The 34th annual wrestling event, held this year at the Superdome in New Orleans, was also about giving back to the community.
New Postage Stamps Celebrate STEM Education
April 10th, 2018
New Forever stamps from the United States Postal Service spotlight the role that science, technology, engineering, and mathematics play in the 21st century.
Should the U.K. Abolish the Monarchy?
April 10th, 2018
The United Kingdom has been home to a royal family for centuries. Our Kid Reporter in England now asks: Is it time to move on?
A Dramatic Setting For Shakespeare’s “Hamlet”
April 9th, 2018
A production of one of Shakespeare’s greatest tragedies unfolds room by room at a historic mansion in St. Paul, Minnesota.
Remembering Martin Luther King Jr.
April 6th, 2018
Fifty years after the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. in Memphis, Tennessee, social justice advocates gather in the city to ask: “Where do we go from here?”
Behind the Lens
April 5th, 2018
Aaron Josefczyk, a professional photographer based in Ohio, shares insights with our Kid Reporter about his action-packed career.
Jacqueline Woodson and the Power of Stories
April 4th, 2018
The National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature shares her thoughts about reading, writing, and hope with our Kid Reporter.
Sibling Rivalry on Ice
April 3rd, 2018
Sisters Hannah and Marissa Brandt both competed in the 2018 Winter Olympic Games. But the ice hockey stars from Minnesota represented different countries.
The Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards
April 2nd, 2018
This year’s favorite performers are announced at an awards ceremony at the Forum in Los Angeles, California.
The Games Are On!
April 2nd, 2018
With the 2018 Commonwealth Games about to begin in Australia, our Kid Reporter gets tips from a top athlete.
The Museum of Failure Is a Success
March 30th, 2018
“Failure is essential for any kind of progress,” says the creator of a museum that showcases failed products.
The Secret Is Out!
March 29th, 2018
Our Kid Reporter attends the launch of her mother’s new middle-grade fantasy novel, The Serpent’s Secret.
Helping Students Reach Their Potential
March 28th, 2018
The Riekes Center in Menlo Park, California, helps students of all ages develop life skills, participate in athletic competition, take art lessons, and build character.
“Be Nice or Leave”
March 28th, 2018
New Orleans folk artist Robert Shaffer, who is known as Dr. Bob, turns old signs, bottle caps, and other found objects into colorful art.
Stanford Athletes Win NCAA Championship
March 27th, 2018
For the second year in a row, the Stanford University women’s swimming and diving team claims the NCAA title.
Students Call for Tougher Gun Laws
March 26th, 2018
At the March for Our Lives in Washington, D.C., young people spoke out for stricter gun-control measures.