KID REPORTERS’ NOTEBOOK
Printing The New York Times
May 24th, 2023
What does it take to print one of the most important newspapers in the world and deliver it to your doorstep? Our Kid Reporter finds out.
A Conversation With Jerry Craft
May 23rd, 2023
Our Kid Reporter talks with the award-winning creator of the New Kid graphic novel series.
Why Is the Model UN So Popular?
May 18th, 2023
Young people gain valuable skills in the international program, which allows them to find solutions to global challenges.
A Geography Wiz Kid Shares His Story
May 18th, 2023
Kaylan Patel, 16, is encouraging children to learn more about geography through his new book series.
A Visit to Ski Rixen USA
May 18th, 2023
Since 1983, the cable park in Deerfield Beach, Florida, has offered water skiing, wakeboarding, and more.
Celebrating Cinco de Mayo
May 8th, 2023
Our Kid Reporter talks with a husband and wife duo about their songs honoring Mexican culture and heritage.
Running for Education
May 8th, 2023
A Northern California nonprofit recently hosted a fitness event to raise funds for programs at local schools.
The Unifying Power of Sports
May 8th, 2023
A new exhibit in Washington, D.C., shows the role that athletes can play in unifying Americans and fighting injustice.
A Visit to the Ayala Museum
May 1st, 2023
A museum in Metro Manila spotlights centuries of Filipino art, culture, and history.
High School Students Meet in Hiroshima
May 1st, 2023
Ahead of the G7 Summit for world leaders, high school students gathered in Hiroshima, Japan, to discuss strategies for global peace.
The Unlikely Journey of Cheeming Boey
April 29th, 2023
The artist and author visits a Malaysian school to talk about his unique work.
An Evening With the “Masters of Percussion”
April 29th, 2023
Renowned percussionist Zakir Hussain of India recently performed with other maestros from around the world in Overland Park, Kansas.
Winter Sports Move Indoors
April 29th, 2023
Snow sports don’t have to take place outdoors, investors say.
Meet Author Lamar Giles
April 17th, 2023
The author talks about his love of wriing and his novels for young adults, which sometimes mirror his experiences growing up in Virginia.
A Special Dog Helps a Community Heal
April 12th, 2023
Since the tragic 2018 shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, a therapy dog named River has provided comfort and affection.
A Sturgeon Spearing Spectacular
April 12th, 2023
Each year, thousands of outdoor enthusiasts head to Lake Winnebago in Wisconsin to battle cold, ice, snow, and the state’s oldest fish.
Young Musicians Take Home Prestigious Award
April 12th, 2023
The New York Youth Symphony won a Grammy for “Best Orchestral Performance” for their debut album.
Supporting the Reading Journey
April 12th, 2023
A nonprofit organization in Phoenix, Arizona, helps families whose children have dyslexia.
Brian Selznick Talks About Big Tree
March 31st, 2023
The New York Times best-selling author and illustrator tells our Kid Reporter about his new illustrated novel.
Celebrating Atlanta With Unapologetically ATL
March 29th, 2023
A newsletter published by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution celebrates Black culture in this Georgia capital of more than 6 million people.
Maryland Honors Harriet Tubman
March 29th, 2023
An annual event at the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad Visitor Center honors one of the most courageous Americans in history.
Bay Area Museum Welcomes Young People
March 27th, 2023
An annual event at the de Young Museum in San Francisco offers hands-on art projects, workshops, and concerts for young people.
A Marketplace for Young Entrepreneurs
March 22nd, 2023
A unique startup in Southern California gives kids a chance to run their own business.
A Long Walk to Water
March 21st, 2023
Humanitarian Salva Dut educates young people about the global need for clean drinking water.
Jimmy Carter and Plains, the Town That Shaped Him
March 14th, 2023
Our Kid Reporter visits the former President’s hometown to learn more about him.