KID REPORTERS’ NOTEBOOK

Premier Lacrosse League Holds Championships

Xander Dorsey

March 14th, 2023

Our Kid Reporter covers the league’s championship tournament in Springfield, Virginia. 

Project Nautilus Will Further Our Understanding of the Cosmos

Natalie Bendix

March 10th, 2023

A fleet of telescopes in development will look for signs of life in outer space. 

Leon the Extraordinary Draws Readers In

Quade Kelley

March 7th, 2023

Award-winning artist Jamar Nicholas introduces a new graphic novel series that encourages kids to make smart choices.

 

Malala Looks to the Future

Zoya Siddiqui

March 2nd, 2023

The human rights advocate and Nobel Peace Prize laureate has advice for young people. 

Andrew Young Visits Atlanta

Skye Oduaran

February 27th, 2023

Our Kid Reporter meets the civil rights hero and former UN Ambassador at Emory University.

A Custom Guitar Shop That Rocks

Zain Abbas

February 24th, 2023

In Cleveland, Ohio, Guitar Riot attracts top musicians. 

Singing Her Way to Success

Grace Moodie

February 24th, 2023

In 2022, singer-songwriter Georgia Lines had her best year yet, winning breakthrough artist at the New Zealand Music Awards.

Kansas City Celebrates Super Bowl Win

Varun Kabra

February 24th, 2023

On February 15, the Chiefs were honored at a parade celebrating their second NFL championship in three years. 

Inspiring High Achievers

Ximena Pérez Gómez

February 17th, 2023

In Puebla, Mexico, a unique program helped students pursue knowledge independently. 

Supporting Iran’s Struggle for Freedom

Siroos Pasdar

February 17th, 2023

The Iranian American Women Foundation is seeking to raise awareness about the brutal crackdown on protests in Iran.

Understanding the Unrest in Iran

Siroos Pasdar

February 17th, 2023

BBC News reporter Bahman Kalbasi talks about the recent protests in this Middle Eastern country. 

Annual Teddy Bear Toss Sets Record

Logan Gracey

February 14th, 2023

At the annual charitable event in Pennsylvania, fans set a new world record for most teddy bears tossed. 

Poet Laureate Ada Limón Visits Atlanta

Skye Oduaran

February 14th, 2023

Limón, who is the first Latina ever to be named Poet Laureate, read her poems and answered questions at Emory University. 

How to Be a Changemaker

Munveer Singh

February 14th, 2023

Ashoka empowers young people to make a positive difference in an ever-changing world.  

Chapel Hill Welcomes First Female Police Chief

Max Chen

February 9th, 2023

Police Chief Celisa Lehew hopes to strengthen ties between the police force and the community.

George Washington Lived Here

Xander Dorsey

February 8th, 2023

In honor of Presidents’ Day, our Kid Reporter visits Mount Vernon in Virginia, where the first U.S. President lived in the 18th century. 

Celebrating the New Year in Japan

Nanaka Takahashi

February 3rd, 2023

On January 1, our Kid Reporter visited an ancient Buddhist temple in Tokyo to pray for good luck.

A New Speaker in the House

Lincoln Miller

February 3rd, 2023

It took 15 rounds of voting for Republican Kevin McCarthy to become Speaker of the House, one of the most powerful roles in the country. 

A Civil Rights Hero Reflects on Her Role

Zhoriél Tapo

February 2nd, 2023

Our Kid Reporter talks with Carlotta Walls LaNier about school desegregation and the Little Rock Nine. 

A Robotics Competition Thrills Students

Grace Moodie

February 1st, 2023

Our Kid Reporter in New Zealand participates in the national championships in Wellington. 

American Born Chinese Set to Air on TV

Quade Kelley

February 1st, 2023

Author, illustrator, and cartoonist Gene Luen Yang talks about the upcoming TV adaptation of his acclaimed graphic novel, American Born Chinese.

Ice Skating Champions Go for Gold

Enya Yang

January 31st, 2023

Ilia Malinin, who finished second to Nathan Chen last year, won the men’s title at the 2023 U.S. Figure Skating Championships in San Jose. 

Starting a Pollinator Garden

Zahra Abbas

January 31st, 2023

In Ohio, a school garden that helps the environment and encourages project-based learning has become a community effort.

Grand Central Madison Opens

Siroos Pasdar

January 30th, 2023

Stunning artwork graces a new commuter terminal in New York City’s Grand Central Station. 

Fencing Tournament Returns to Washington, D.C.

Gavin Gracey

January 28th, 2023

After a pause for the pandemic, the annual Capitol Clash tournament is held at National Harbor. 

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