KID REPORTERS’ NOTEBOOK
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.
Women Stand Together in Texas
November 29th, 2016
Former soccer star Abby Wambach and human rights lawyer Amal Clooney offered words of inspiration at the annual Texas Conference for Women.
A “Beet Gene”?
November 22nd, 2016
The First Lady explains how she and President Obama feel about beets.
Helping Kids Stay Healthy
November 22nd, 2016
Our Kid Reporter talks with Michelle Obama about her role as First Lady.
Planting a Seed
November 22nd, 2016
Why did the First Lady decide to help fight childhood obesity? Our Kid Reporter finds out.
What's Next?
November 22nd, 2016
What does the First Lady plan to do when President Obama leaves office?
Leading by Example
November 22nd, 2016
During their time in the White House, the Obama family has worked hard to make the country a better place.
Dream It, Do It
November 22nd, 2016
Our Kid Reporter learns more about the causes that the First Lady has championed during her time at the White House.
A Busy Family
November 22nd, 2016
On a recent visit, one Kid Reporter learned that the First Family's home is a very active place.