KID REPORTERS’ NOTEBOOK

An Eye on AI

Nikita A. Mohile

March 15th, 2019

When it comes to the possibilities of artificial intelligence, says a Toronto researcher, “you’re only limited by your imagination.”

Rick Riordan Presents: The Making of a Myth

Liset Zacker

March 14th, 2019

Our Kid Reporter talks with Riordan and his fellow authors about their middle-grade novels, which draw upon myths from around the world.

Korea Celebrates the March First Movement

John Woo

March 12th, 2019

Our Kid Reporter in Seoul tours two exhibits that commemorate the 100th anniversary of Korea’s fight for independence.

Project Tiger

Rohan Saketh De...

March 11th, 2019

A conservationist in India talks about a successful program to save this big cat, which is now an endangered species.

Taking Flight

Teresa Fang

March 8th, 2019

NASA astronaut Christina Koch is heading to the International Space Station on March 14. For her, it’s a dream come true.

 

The Kid Who Would Be King

Maya Mukherji

March 1st, 2019

The legend of King Arthur is brought to life in a new fantasy adventure film directed by Joe Cornish.

Celebrating Lunar New Year

Zhang En Ng

February 12th, 2019

Traditional foods are an inseparable part of every Lunar New Year. Our Kid Reporter in Malaysia reports on favorite meals of the season.

Night of the Radishes

Emma Garcia

February 1st, 2019

A traditional Christmastime festival in the Mexican city of Oaxaca celebrates art, friendship, and agricultural life.

From Trend to Trash

Zhang En Ng

January 30th, 2019

Our Kid Reporter in Malaysia reports on how the “fast fashion” trend is contributing to environmental pollution.

Cleaning Up the Atoyac River

Emma Garcia

January 15th, 2019

In Mexico, 70 percent of the rivers are polluted. Our Kid Reporter learns what is being done to uncontaminate one of the country's most toxic waterways.

Goryeo: The Glory of Korea

John Woo

January 10th, 2019

An exhibit at the National Museum of Korea in Seoul spotlights the remarkable art of the ancient kingdom of Goryeo.

An Education Without Walls

Zhang En Ng

January 9th, 2019

In Malaysia, more parents are turning to homeschooling as a way to let their children follow their passions.

Custodians of European Culture

Rade Meech-Tatic

January 8th, 2019

A family in the Czech Republic strives to preserve a remarkable heritage.

Riding to the Top of the World

John Woo

November 16th, 2018

Our Kid Reporter visits the Lotte World Tower in Seoul, South Korea, to explore one of the world's tallest and most unique buildings.

Celebrating the Day of the Dead

Emma Garcia

October 31st, 2018

Our Kid Reporter in Mexico describes a favorite tradition that is filled with flowers, candles, and remembrance.

 

The Penny House Dream

Nikita A. Mohile

October 16th, 2018

Thanks to the efforts of a hard-working teenager, a family in Canada will soon have a new home.

The Store of Requirement

Helen Hong

October 15th, 2018

A new shop in Melbourne, Australia, invites visitors into the magical world of Harry Potter.

Kissing the Blarney Stone

Nolan Pastore

October 1st, 2018

Our Kid Reporter visits a medieval castle in Ireland to learn more about a centuries-old tradition.

Women in Ancient Egypt

Ben Jorgensen

September 21st, 2018

An expert on Egyptian art and architecture sheds light on the role that female rulers played at the time of King Tut.

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A “Paw-tastic” Cafe

Helen Hong

July 26th, 2018

A new cafe in Melbourne, Australia, serves up “puppy-chinos“ and helps find loving homes for greyhounds.

Airmen from the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command meet with Thai military officials and a Thai engineering company in Chiang Rai, Thailand, to advise and assist in the operation to rescue members of a soccer team and their coach.

An Unforgettable Rescue

Natcharee Chaiw...

July 25th, 2018

After members of a soccer team and their coach were trapped in a cave in Thailand, people around the world rushed to help.

Magician Nicola Gidley

Meet a Teen Filled With Magic

Helen Hong

July 17th, 2018

How did 16-year-old Nicola Gidley of Australia learn so many impressive magic tricks? Our Kid Reporter finds out.

King Tut: Journey Through the Underworld

Ben Jorgensen

July 2nd, 2018

Nearly a century after the discovery of the boy king’s burial chamber, the California Science Center displays its treasures.

Naoko Furuta with Manat Kaur in Takayama.

In Japan, Hanami Captivates Locals and Tourists

Manat Kaur

May 10th, 2018

Hanami, the Japanese custom of enjoying the fleeting beauty of cherry blossoms, is in full bloom each spring.  

Child Labor in India

Rohan Saketh De...

May 3rd, 2018

Our Kid Reporter talks with a boy in Bangalore who works long hours for little pay.

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