KID REPORTERS’ NOTEBOOK
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.
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.