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Coronavirus Cases Rise in South Korea

John Woo

January 11th, 2021

Our Kid Reporter in Seoul describes renewed efforts to control the deadly virus on the Korean Peninsula.  

An Economic Crisis in Lebanon

Dana Chaaban

December 22nd, 2020

Our Kid Reporter asks young people how this Middle Eastern country’s financial collapse is affecting them and their families. 

Poupelle of Chimney Town

Nanaka Takahashi

December 16th, 2020

Our Kid Reporter in Japan visits an illuminated storybook exhibition that offers hope to kids during the pandemic. 

A Plus for Canada at the Math Olympiad

Nikita A. Mohile

December 11th, 2020

Think of math problems as you would a fun puzzle, an award-winning team member advises. 

Recovering From a Typhoon in the Philippines

Colin Adrien Co...

December 9th, 2020

A fierce storm in November caused flooding and extensive damage on the island of Luzon. 

Baby Turtles Struggle Towards the Sea

Clara Lopes Salim

November 30th, 2020

When an oil spill in Brazil stopped baby sea turtles from getting to the ocean, a local conservation group worked to save them.

Getting Through Lockdown in the Philippines

Colin Adrien Co...

November 23rd, 2020

Our Kid Reporter in Metro Manila talks with young people about the country’s strict stay-at-home orders.

“The Ickabog” Features Art by Kids

Erik Pawczynski

November 20th, 2020

A new fairy tale by J.K. Rowling includes illustrations created by students between the ages of 7 and 12.   

Rethinking Halloween During the Pandemic

Nikita A. Mohile

October 26th, 2020

How can trick-or-treaters stay safe? Our Kid Reporter in Canada talks with an expert.  

Peach Juice From a Faucet?

Nanaka Takahashi

October 23rd, 2020

Our Kid Reporter visits a roadside service area in Japan, where fresh peach juice is on the menu. 

Women Win the Nobel in Chemistry

Quade Kelley

October 21st, 2020

Biochemist Jennifer A. Doudna and microbiologist Emmanuelle Charpentier received the joint honor for their breakthrough discovery in gene editing. 

Exploring the Origins of Cantonese Opera

Brian Kan King Lun

October 16th, 2020

How did people entertain themselves before movies and video games were invented? Our Kid Reporter learns about an ancient art form. 

Meat the Future

Nikita A. Mohile

October 14th, 2020

Will burgers made from animal cells be good enough to eat? 

Voting From Abroad

Rade Meech-Tatic

September 28th, 2020

Many Americans will be voting by mail this fall—including those who currently live outside of the United States. 

A Break From Tourism in Dubrovnik

Rade Meech-Tatic

August 14th, 2020

Our Kid Reporter visits the ancient European city on the Adriatic Sea, which has long been overwhelmed by tourists. 

Top Filipino-American Journalist Is Convicted of Cyberlibel

Colin Adrien Co...

July 26th, 2020

When investigative reporter Maria Ressa was charged with a crime, many critics accused the government of the Philippines of trying to silence the press.  

Behind the Scenes of the Lion King

Brian Kan King Lun

July 10th, 2020

The story, puppetry, and pageantry of the long-running musical have inspired generations of theatergoers. 

My Hero Is You: Helping Kids Cope With the Coronavirus

Munveer Singh

July 7th, 2020

An online storybook published by the WHO and UNICEF helps children cope with their fears during the pandemic. 

“Finding Sally”—A Filmmaker Tells Her Aunt’s Story

Nikita A. Mohile

June 4th, 2020

In a new documentary, Tamara Dawait pieces together the story of her aunt, who mysteriously disappeared in Ethiopia in the 1970s. 

Traveling Back to Van Gogh’s World

Brian Kan King Lun

June 1st, 2020

A themed restaurant and shop in Hong Kong immerse visitors in the life and art of the 19th-century Dutch painter.

An Online Learning Community Keeps Kids Connected

Marigold Grace Mioc

May 11th, 2020

A new online platform is designed to help kids around the world share their experiences and feel less alone during the pandemic. 

Eyewitness: Coping With the Pandemic in Singapore

Lai Qi Xuan

May 3rd, 2020

A Kid Reporter shares her experiences during the coronavirus pandemic. 

Eyewitness: Coping With the Pandemic in Antigua and Barbuda

Marley I. Alburez

May 2nd, 2020

A Kid Reporter shares her experiences during the coronavirus pandemic. 

Eyewitness: Coping With the Pandemic in New Zealand

Hinekerangi Waaka

April 29th, 2020

A Kid Reporter writes about her experiences during the pandemic. 

An Environmental Journalist Discusses Climate Change

Nikita A. Mohile

April 21st, 2020

To mark the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, our Kid Reporter in Canada talks with an award-winning environmental journalist in Ontario. 

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