KID REPORTERS’ NOTEBOOK
CES 2017 Showcases Super-Smart Gadgets
January 21st, 2017
A tech show in Las Vegas debuts drones, phones, and 3-D vehicles.
Super Mario Run Arrives
January 20th, 2017
Nintendo’s new game has all of the traditional features—with a new twist.
Making Change, One Argument at a Time
January 18th, 2017
A young debate champion credits her success to hard work, perseverance, and help from others.
Meet Kid Entrepreneurs in the U.K.
January 18th, 2017
An organization in the United Kingdom is helping kids start their own business.
A Volunteer Holds Himself Accountable
January 18th, 2017
A Minnesota man fulfills a New Year’s resolution to volunteer every single day for a year.
Only Rain Down the Drain
January 17th, 2017
One city has a unique approach to keeping waterways clean.
Giving Back on MLK Day
January 17th, 2017
On a day honoring the great civil rights leader, our Kid Reporter volunteers at a food-packing event in New Jersey.
President Obama Says Farewell
January 12th, 2017
Our Kid Reporter covers an emotional speech by the president in Chicago.
Kids Volunteer at a Food Pantry
January 11th, 2017
The Falmouth Food Pantry in Maine has volunteers of all ages.
Life Aboard a Floating Hospital
January 11th, 2017
What is it like to live on a ship? Ask our Kid Reporter.
Visiting a Folk Fair in India
January 10th, 2017
Our Kid Reporter tours “Poush Mela,” a popular winter festival in West Bengal.
The Ace in Meteorology
January 10th, 2017
A new high-definition weather satellite will be a game changer in predicting storms.
“Hidden Figures” Behind the Space Race
January 6th, 2017
A new movie honors African-American women who helped win the space race.
Unsung Heroines on the Big Screen
January 5th, 2017
Our Kid Reporter talks with the director of Hidden Figures, a new movie that honors the contributions of three NASA mathematicians.
“The Job of a Lifetime”
January 4th, 2017
Our Kid Reporter asks the outgoing United States Ambassador to Israel to reflect on his role.
A Slam Dunk
January 3rd, 2017
Our Kid Reporter serves as an Honorary Ball Kid for the Boston Celtics.
The Met’s Magical Christmas Tree
December 22nd, 2016
At New York City’s Metropolitan Museum of Art, a tree tells a story.
Donald Trump's “Thank You” Tour
December 14th, 2016
President-elect Donald Trump recently visited Des Moines, Iowa, to thank voters for their support. Our Kid Reporter covered the event.
A Librarian for Us All
December 14th, 2016
The new librarian of Congress wants to get everyone reading.
Gwen Ifill: A Tribute
December 13th, 2016
Our Kid Reporter recalls the life and legacy of a trailblazing journalist.
An Amazing Ride With the Beatles
December 8th, 2016
Journalist Larry Kane explains how “the greatest band of all time” influenced American music and culture.
The Beatles: Influencing the Past, Present, and Future
December 8th, 2016
How the "Fab Four" changed the world
The Art of Creating Children’s Books
December 7th, 2016
Children's book author and illustrator Mo Willems knows how to make readers laugh.
Be Your Own Kind of Beautiful
December 6th, 2016
A Muslim teen represents young women like her in a Minnesota beauty contest.
Sharing Stories With Children
December 5th, 2016
Our Kid Reporter talks with authors and illustrators at the Tenth Annual Brooklyn Children's Book Fair.