KID REPORTERS’ NOTEBOOK
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Advocates Make a Difference for Foster Children
April 15th, 2017
A fundraiser spotlights volunteers who help society’s most vulnerable children.
Reducing the Use of Plastic Water Bottles
April 14th, 2017
Two high school seniors raise awareness about a wasteful practice.
A Teen Finds a Unique Way to Thwart Bullying
April 5th, 2017
Natalie Hampton, 16, created a lunch-planning app that helps connect students who might otherwise feel alone.
Students Shine at an Art Exhibit in New York City
March 28th, 2017
Regional winners of this year’s Scholastic Art & Writing Awards program are honored at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.
Fishing for Victory
March 28th, 2017
Anglers from all over the country compete in the annual Bassmaster Classic in Texas.
Performing Shakespeare, Post-Apocalyptic Style
March 24th, 2017
Students talk about their love of acting and their unique interpretation of one of Shakespeare’s most famous tragedies.
Honoring a Rock and Roll Pioneer
March 22nd, 2017
Fans of Chuck Berry grieve the loss of a musical genius.
Girl Power! YA Authors Talk Feminism
March 22nd, 2017
Our Kid Reporter talks with YA authors at the NYC Teen Authors Festival.
A Conversation With Chris Colfer
March 22nd, 2017
Our Kid Reporter talks with the actor, singer, and writer about his best-selling book series.
The Freedom Rocks
March 21st, 2017
An Iowa artist creates patriotic paintings on rocks to honor war veterans.
Nevada Elects the Nation’s First Latina Senator
March 21st, 2017
Our Kid Reporter talks with United States Senator Catherine Cortez Masto about her historic election victory.
Author Susan Verde Teaches Yoga
March 21st, 2017
A children’s book author uses yoga to help young people combat stress.
Kate DiCamillo Loves Storytelling
March 17th, 2017
Our Kid Reporter talks with the award-winning author about her life and work.
Teens Help Homeless Families
March 16th, 2017
A high school student inspires her peers to help homeless families.
An Avid Reader Gets an Early Start
March 15th, 2017
Four-year-old Daliyah Arana has already read more than 1,000 books.
The Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards
March 13th, 2017
Stars risk getting drenched in slime in order to take home an orange blimp.
Writing Is a Superpower
March 10th, 2017
Author Lisa Yee takes flight with a new book series for DC Comics.
Reaching Out To Future Doctors
March 9th, 2017
A program at Wayne State University allows local kids to see what it’s like to work in the health care profession.
Lil’ Kida Dazzles With His Dancing
March 8th, 2017
Our Kid Reporter talks with the 14-year-old winner of So You Think You Can Dance: The Next Generation.
Finding Special Homes for Special Dogs
March 7th, 2017
In a successful Colorado program, prison inmates train dogs to be adopted into loving homes.
The Unintentional Adventures of the Bland Sisters
March 6th, 2017
Our Kid Reporter talks with the author and illustrator of The Jolly Regina.
From Tragedy to Triumph
March 6th, 2017
An accident left athlete Alana Nichols paralyzed. But that didn’t stop her from becoming a Paralympic gold medalist.
Beauty and the Beast
March 5th, 2017
Our Kid Reporter talks with actress Gugu Mbatha-Raw about her role in the new Disney film.
A Classical Guitarist Takes a Stand
March 3rd, 2017
Grammy-winning musician Sharon Isbin advocates defending art and music education for all kids.