KID REPORTERS’ NOTEBOOK

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Top Skateboarders “Drop In” at the Olympics

Quade Kelley

July 22nd, 2021

Our Kid Reporter talks with two of the athletes who will be competing in Tokyo. 

Hopes for Reconciliation

Nikita A. Mohile

July 2nd, 2021

A First Nations leader in Canada talks about the inhumane treatment of Indigenous children and the path towards racial justice.

Canada Sees a Drop in COVID-19 Cases

Erik Pawczynski

July 2nd, 2021

After a challenging year, Canadian health officials say that cases of COVID-19 are finally on the decline. 

Inside the Olympic Village

Nanaka Takahashi

June 28th, 2021

Our Kid Reporter tours the area where athletes will stay during the Summer Olympics in Tokyo.  

A Young Korean Swimmer Goes for the Gold

John Woo

June 24th, 2021

Our Kid Reporter talks with an Olympic hopeful who is only 14 years old. 

Finding Calm and Connection During the Pandemic

Brian Kan King Lun

June 4th, 2021

During more than a year of isolation, Buddhist leaders have helped people make emotional and spiritual connections in Hong Kong and elsewhere. 

Seeking Racial Justice in Canada

Nikita A. Mohile

June 4th, 2021

In this diverse country, the contributions of Black and Indigenous Canadians are often overlooked.  

Celebrating the Asian American Experience

Olivia RL Rodgers

June 1st, 2021

Amid an alarming rise in hate crimes, our Kid Reporter takes a look at her rich heritage. 

Envisioning a City of the Future

Quade Kelley

April 30th, 2021

Students from Al-Hadi School in Houston, Texas, created a model city 100 years in the future that could sustain life on the Moon. 

My Graduation Ceremony in Japan

Nanaka Takahashi

April 26th, 2021

Life changed during the pandemic, but for graduates like our Kid Reporter, there is hope for a brighter future. 

A Look at Two Mayoral Races in Korea

John Woo

April 26th, 2021

Our Kid Reporter in Seoul covers two recent elections with big implications for this East Asian country.  

For Kids in Beirut, an Explosion Leaves Scars

Dana Chaaban

April 7th, 2021

Our Kid Reporter in the Lebanese capital describes the aftermath of a massive explosion last August. 

The Origins of Easter

Nikita A. Mohile

April 1st, 2021

Our Kid Reporter in Canada reflects on the meaning of Easter during the pandemic. 

Japan Marks a Solemn Anniversary

Nanaka Takahashi

March 19th, 2021

It has been 10 years since the Great East Japan Earthquake triggered a devastating tsunami and killed nearly 16,000 people. 

Enjoying Winter in Winnipeg

Erik Pawczynski

March 12th, 2021

In February, residents of the “Winter Capital of Canada” embrace the outdoors despite the cold weather. 

A Global Vaccination Effort

Siroos Pasdar

March 8th, 2021

UNICEF USA is helping to distribute COVID-19 vaccines to countries in need around the world. 

A Visit to Balesin Island

Colin Adrien Co...

February 19th, 2021

Our Kid Reporter visits a tropical island in the Philippines that calls itself “the most unique in the world.” 

An Earthquake Strikes Japan

Nanaka Takahashi

February 19th, 2021

On February 13, an earthquake struck northeastern Japan, injuring more than 140 people and causing minor damage. 

The Power of Physical Activity

Clara Lopes Salim

February 16th, 2021

During the pandemic, many people are realizing the importance of staying fit to prevent and cure diseases and improve our well-being.

The Piggy Banks Mission

Leo Nguyen

February 12th, 2021

Our Kid Reporter in Vietnam describes a program at his school that helps children in need. 

Celebrating Lunar New Year in South Korea

John Woo

February 11th, 2021

Korean New Year, or Seollal, is the first day of the Korean calendar, which is based on the Chinese Lunar calendar. 

Enjoying Favorite Dishes in Lebanon

Dana Chaaban

February 8th, 2021

Our Kid Reporter introduces readers to tabbouleh, hummus, and other popular dishes in this Middle Eastern country. 

A Winter Celebration in Japan

Nanaka Takahashi

February 5th, 2021

Our Kid Reporter covers the Donto Festival, a centuries-old tradition with spiritual roots. 

Taking Flight With SpaceX

Quade Kelley

January 25th, 2021

Our Kid Reporter learns more about Crew-1’s historic mission to the International Space Station. 

A Day in the Life of a Helicopter Paramedic

Hinekerangi Waaka

January 15th, 2021

Our Kid Reporter talks with her aunt, who is a crew member on a rescue helicopter in New Zealand. 

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