KID REPORTERS’ NOTEBOOK
The Unsung Heroes of the U.S. Open
September 14th, 2017
At one of the most important tennis tournaments of the year, a lot of work goes on behind the scenes to make sure that everything runs smoothly.
A State Fair Showcases New Foods
September 13th, 2017
Our Kid Reporter samples a Bacon Fluffernutter and other exotic foods at the Minnesota State Fair.
A Report From the U.S. Open
September 12th, 2017
Tennis stars Rafael Nadal of Spain and Sloane Stephens of the United States won the singles titles this year at the U.S. Open in New York City.
Net Generation Empowers Kids
September 12th, 2017
A unique program encourages young people to take up the game of tennis.
Fourth Grade “Flaunting”
September 11th, 2017
An essay contest gives students a chance to show how their differences can be a source of strength and inspiration.
Remembering the Attack on Pearl Harbor
September 6th, 2017
The Pearl Harbor Visitor Center in Hawaii helps visitors understand the fateful 1941 attack on the naval base.
The Silver Sisters
September 6th, 2017
Author Leila Howland talks about the inspiration behind her fictional tales for young people.
Girls Showcase Their World-Changing Apps
September 5th, 2017
At the Technovation competition in Mountain View, California, innovation was on full display.
The World’s Largest Bike Ride
August 22nd, 2017
Each summer, people from around the world look forward to participating in RAGBRAI—a unique bicycle ride across the state of Iowa.
Up in the Sky!
August 18th, 2017
On August 21, a total solar eclipse will be visible in 14 states across the country for the first time in 99 years. A partial eclipse will be viewable in the rest of North
A Morning of Wonder
August 17th, 2017
Three authors present their new picture books to a captive audience in New York City.
Science in the Summer
August 11th, 2017
For tens of thousands of kids around the country, even when school is out, science is in.
Soaring With Tony Hawk
August 11th, 2017
For the skateboarder and video game entrepreneur, the sky is the limit.
Inside Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
August 9th, 2017
A Broadway musical serves up delicious treats.
A Visit to Graceland
August 4th, 2017
A new exhibit showcases the life and legacy of rock legend Elvis Presley.
Playing for a Good Cause
August 3rd, 2017
The Tracy Austin Doubles Tennis Tournament in Palos Verdes, California, raises money to preserve the area’s natural beauty.
Guangzhou: Not Just Skyscrapers
August 2nd, 2017
Our Kid Reporter finds a variety of neighborhoods and landscapes in one of China’s most populous cities.
The Starkey Hearing Foundation Holds Its Annual Gala
August 1st, 2017
The Starkey Hearing Foundation aims to improve hearing for people around the globe.
A New Police Chief Talks About Reform
July 31st, 2017
William Scott has been San Francisco’s police chief for more than six months, but his work is just beginning.
Kids Choose Their Favorite Athletes
July 31st, 2017
Athletes are honored—and slimed—at the fourth annual Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Sports Awards.
Seeing Yourself in Picture Books
July 27th, 2017
Our Kid Reporter talks with children’s book author and illustrator Vanessa Brantley-Newton.
Swimming With Sharks
July 26th, 2017
A children’s book author says that the feared fish are “misunderstood.”
Roddick Inducted Into the Tennis Hall of Fame
July 26th, 2017
Tennis greats enter the International Hall of Fame in Newport, Rhode Island, in the Class of 2017.
Disney Gives Fans a Glimpse of the Future
July 26th, 2017
The entertainment giant announces plans for its theme parks, including new attractions on “the galaxy’s edge.”