KID REPORTERS’ NOTEBOOK
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.
Extra! Extra!
March 1st, 2017
What is it like to start your own newspaper when you’re only in the second grade?
Killer Whales on the Loose
February 27th, 2017
Our Kid Reporter talks with a marine biologist about unusual sightings off the coast of Southern California.
When Math Meets Music
February 27th, 2017
A presentation at the National Museum of Mathematics explores the ways that math is present everywhere—including in music.
Creating a Future City
February 24th, 2017
In this national STEM competition, students use everyday items to create small-scale, eco-friendly cities.
Defending the Environment
February 23rd, 2017
A state senator in Maine dedicates herself to preserving the environment for future generations.
An Oscar Preview
February 23rd, 2017
Film critics in Los Angeles discuss the movies that have been nominated for Academy Awards this year.
A Special Violin
February 21st, 2017
Joe’s Violin traces a unique connection between a Holocaust survivor and a New York City student.
Chicago Students Give Back to the Community
February 20th, 2017
At Sacred Heart Schools, instilling a sense of social justice in students is a high priority.
Trump Orders a Wall to Be Built Between the U.S. and Mexico
February 17th, 2017
Many people support President Trump’s Executive Order to build a wall between the United States and Mexico. Others say that such a wall would be counterproductive.
Sharing the Joy of Music
February 13th, 2017
Our Kid Reporter talks with the leader of the Budapest Festival Orchestra at a concert in Boston.
Tech Stars Are Honored
February 13th, 2017
Our Kid Reporter covers the 10th Annual Crunchies Awards in San Francisco.
Art Rules the Roost
February 10th, 2017
The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City celebrates the Lunar New Year with hands-on activities for kids.
The Lego Batman Movie Hits Theaters
February 8th, 2017
Our Kid Reporter reviews the new 3D computer-animated superhero comedy.
