KID REPORTERS’ NOTEBOOK
A Super Bowl to Remember
February 9th, 2018
On February 4, the Philadelphia Eagles defeated the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LII. Before the game, our Kid Reporter talked with the players and coaches.
Astounding Kids and Their Inventions
February 7th, 2018
Students in California solve problems creatively in the Astounding Inventions Contest.
A Celebration of Harry Potter
February 2nd, 2018
Fans gather in Orlando, Florida, to celebrate the world’s most famous wizard.
A New Look for a Young Wizard
February 2nd, 2018
Our Kid Reporter talks with artist Brian Selznick, who is designing new cover art for the Harry Potter book series.
The End of Star Wars Rebels
February 1st, 2018
Our Kid Reporter talks with the cast of Star Wars Rebels as the TV series draws to a close.
Well-Read Black Girls Come Together
December 19th, 2017
A gathering in Brooklyn, New York, honors the literary power of black girls and women.
Scholastic CEO Is Honored
December 4th, 2017
The National Book Foundation presents a lifetime achievement award to Scholastic CEO Dick Robinson.
Trevor Noah Speaks Up
November 30th, 2017
Our Kid Reporter talks with the award-winning host of The Daily Show.
World Children’s Day
November 28th, 2017
An annual event calls attention to the plight of vulnerable children around the world.
A Visit to the Afterlife in Coco
November 22nd, 2017
Disney-Pixar’s new movie celebrates family and cultural ties.
Discovering Amistad
November 16th, 2017
Our Kid Reporter takes a journey into the past on a replica of the famous ship.
Seeking a New Generation of Inventors
November 13th, 2017
The Qualcomm Thinkabit Lab in San Diego helps students imagine themselves as inventors.
Turtles All the Way Down
November 7th, 2017
Best-selling author John Green explains how his struggles with a brain disorder helped shape his latest novel.
A Special Flag Honors U.S. Veterans
November 3rd, 2017
An American flag that flies 400 feet above the ground honors United States veterans.
A Town Hall With the New York City Mayor
October 27th, 2017
Bill de Blasio is running for a second term as mayor of New York City. If he wins on November 7, will he have controversial statues and monuments removed?
A Warm Welcome for Baby Snow Leopards
October 24th, 2017
Our Kid Reporter meets twin cubs at the Los Angeles Zoo in California.
Our Story Begins
October 24th, 2017
A new book spotlights the work of children’s book authors when they were kids.
Wonderstruck Hits the Big Screen
October 19th, 2017
The new movie based on Brian Selznick’s novel finds magic in storytelling.
Lessons at Sea
October 10th, 2017
The replica of a 19th-century cargo schooner in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, serves as a “floating classroom.”
Sleeping With the Wolves
October 4th, 2017
Our Kid Reporter and her family spend the night at the Wolf Conservation Center in South Salem, New York.
On the Set of Young Sheldon
September 25th, 2017
Our Kid Reporter visits the set of a new TV show about a 9-year-old genius who has trouble fitting in.
A State Fair Showcases New Foods
September 13th, 2017
Our Kid Reporter samples a Bacon Fluffernutter and other exotic foods at the Minnesota State Fair.
Science in the Summer
August 11th, 2017
For tens of thousands of kids around the country, even when school is out, science is in.
Soaring With Tony Hawk
August 11th, 2017
For the skateboarder and video game entrepreneur, the sky is the limit.
A Visit to Graceland
August 4th, 2017
A new exhibit showcases the life and legacy of rock legend Elvis Presley.