KID REPORTERS’ NOTEBOOK
President Pardons Thanksgiving Turkeys
November 30th, 2023
Two days before Thanksgiving, President Joe Biden pardoned “Liberty” and “Bell,” in a traditional White House ceremony dating back 76 years.
Volunteers Pack Meals for People in Need
November 29th, 2023
Each November, thousands of volunteers at Make a Difference DKC in Illinois pack meals for people around the world who are experiencing hunger.
Road Race for Kids Kicks Off Marathon Week
November 28th, 2023
A new event in New York City’s Central Park seeks to draw young people to the sport of running.
Kristi Yamaguchi Rink Opens for the Season
November 20th, 2023
A holiday skating rank named for the Olympic champion holds its annual ribbon-cutting ceremony in San Ramon, California.
The Congressional Black Caucus Hosts Gathering
November 16th, 2023
Our Kid Reporter attends the group’s annual conference in Washington, D.C.
Ninth Graders in Canada Learn About Career Options
November 16th, 2023
On November 1, hundreds of thousands of students participated in the country’s annual “Take Our Kids to Work Day” event.
Celebrating a Nostalgic Snack in Japan
November 15th, 2023
Why are dagashiya giving way to convenience stories in this East Asian country?
Inspiring Readers to Take Action
November 15th, 2023
Good Good Good, a media company in Portland, Oregon, seeks to inspire readers to make a positive difference.
A Visit to the World’s Largest Bounce House
November 14th, 2023
The inflatable landscape travels around the country, offering fun for kids of all ages.
Atlanta Hosts Fall National College Media Convention
November 14th, 2023
The annual event is the largest gathering for collegiate journalists, media students, and their advisers.
Earthshot Prizes Are Awarded in Singapore
November 14th, 2023
Prince William names the five winners of this year’s global competition “to repair and regenerate our planet.”
Uncovering Seneca Village
November 8th, 2023
Our Kid Reporter explores the history of a predominately African American community that made way, in the 1850s, for New York City’s Central Park.
Chris Janson Performs at the Historic Egyptian Theatre
November 8th, 2023
The country music star recently visited one of the most popular destinations in DeKalb, Illinois.
Author Isabel Wilkerson Charts a Path to the Future
November 7th, 2023
The Pulitzer Prize-winning author and journalist talks about the need for racial justice at an event hosted by the Emory University Center for Ethics in Georgia.
A Mid-Autumn Festival in Singapore Celebrates the Moon
November 7th, 2023
The festival is one of the most important annual traditions in Chinese culture.
Celebrating Halloween at the White House
November 7th, 2023
Our Kid Reporter visited 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, where President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden handed out books and candy.
Australia Holds Referendum on Indigenous Rights
November 7th, 2023
In October, the residents of this island country in Oceania voted whether or not to alter the Constitution and give the First Peoples a greater say in the government.
Learning About Lizards
November 3rd, 2023
In honor of National STEAM Day, our Kid Reporter talks with Dr. Earyn McGee, a herpetologist and lizard wrangler.
Reflecting on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s Legacy
October 27th, 2023
A visit to the King memorial in Washington, D.C., inspires our Kid Reporter to recall the late civil rights leader’s lasting contributions to the United States.
Florida Residents Collect Supplies for Israelis
October 27th, 2023
Members of the Jewish community in the Orlando area have been gathering medical supplies for soldiers and their families on the front lines of the war.
Oregon Town Hosts Giant Pumpkin Regatta
October 25th, 2023
An annual Halloween season event in Tualatin draws 20,000 people.
In Iowa, Women’s Basketball Goes Big
October 20th, 2023
The “Crossover at Kinnick” drew a record crowd for a basketball game played in a football stadium between the University of Iowa and DePaul University.
A Holocaust Exhibition for Kids Opens in New York City
October 18th, 2023
“Courage to Act” tells the story of a dramatic rescue mission of Denmark’s Jewish population during World War II.
Canadian Holiday Honors the Indigenous Community
October 4th, 2023
A National Day for Truth and Reconciliation inspires healing and action after centuries of abuse of Indigenous children.
Women Who Go “Above and Beyond”
September 28th, 2023
An event in Florida honors outstanding women for their accomplishments in government, media, and public service.