KID REPORTERS’ NOTEBOOK
The Rebels Triumph
March 22nd, 2018
Our Kid Reporter talks with the cast and crew of Star Wars Rebels as the animated show concludes its four-year run on television.
Mount St. Helens Rumbles
March 21st, 2018
Recent rumblings near Mount St. Helens, a volcanic mountain in Skamania County, Washington, raised questions about preparedness for a major earthquake.
Obama: An Intimate Portrait
March 20th, 2018
In his new book, former White House photographer Pete Souza captures Barack Obama’s presidency in a series of iconic images.
A Snow-Delayed School Walkout
March 16th, 2018
Students at Acton-Boxbrough High School in Massachusetts participate in a walkout protesting gun violence around the country.
Rosemary Wells: Bunnies and Books
March 16th, 2018
Writer and illustrator Rosemary Wells, who is best-known for her Max & Ruby book series, offers advise to aspiring artists at a talk in Wellesley, Massachusetts.
USA Curling Brings Home Olympic Gold
March 15th, 2018
Our Kid Reporter talks with Olympic gold medalists John Shuster and Tyler George about their surprise curling victory in South Korea.
A Film Festival With a Focus
March 15th, 2018
The films at the New York International Children’s Film Festival are more than just entertainment. They open kids’ eyes to challenges and possibilities.
Students Stage School Walkouts Nationwide
March 14th, 2018
Tens of thousands of students at schools across the United States walk out of class to raise awareness about gun violence.
Marley Dias: The Kid Who Got It Done
March 14th, 2018
A black girl who wanted to see herself reflected in books started a campaign—and then wrote a book of her own.
A Tennis Tournament in Full Bloom
March 14th, 2018
A popular tennis tournament in Indian Wells, California, showcases top players and a scenic landscape.
Breaking Boundaries in Film
March 13th, 2018
Director Ava DuVernay brings together a multicultural cast in her new movie, A Wrinkle in Time.
She Persists Around the World
March 13th, 2018
Former First Daughter Chelsea Clinton launches a new picture book highlighting the work of women who helped change the world.
Bangalore Couple Feeds Stray Dogs
March 9th, 2018
With the number of stray dogs rising in Bangalore, one couple is going out of their way to care for them.
Pet Portraits
March 9th, 2018
Vicki Boatright, an artist in Canton, Ohio, loves pets and painting. The combination makes for unique creations for pet lovers around the world.
Calling All Smart Cookies
March 9th, 2018
Elly Swartz’s new middle-grade book, Smart Cookie, is filled with family, friends, pets—and cookies.
A Wrinkle in Time
March 8th, 2018
Our Kid Reporter talks with the cast and director of A Wrinkle In Time, a new movie from Disney.
A Film Festival for All
March 8th, 2018
A children’s film festival in New York City showcases movies from around the world.
Chicago Hosts a “Polar Plunge”
March 7th, 2018
On March 4, nearly 5,000 people participated in a frigid swim to benefit Special Olympics Chicago.
A “Forever” Home for Big Cats
March 7th, 2018
A sanctuary for big cats in Jacksonville, Florida, doesn’t buy, sell, or breed the animals in their care.
Becoming Madeleine
March 6th, 2018
A new biography by Madeleine L'Engle’s granddaughters sheds light on the beloved author.
Smack Dab in the Middle
March 6th, 2018
A literary festival in Boston, Massachusetts, allows middle-grade authors to talk about their craft.
Recipe for Success
March 6th, 2018
Our Kid Reporter gets tips from chef Rachael Ray on eating well and living well.
Reading Is Magical
February 28th, 2018
Our Kid Reporter talks with author, literacy advocate, and football star Malcolm Mitchell about the power of books.
Kites in Winter?
February 27th, 2018
What is it like to fly a kite on a frozen lake? Our Kid Reporter travels to Clear Lake, Iowa, to find out.
What the Future Holds
February 27th, 2018
This year’s Future City® competition invited students from around the world to design visionary urban areas that would allow senior citizens to live independently.