Back in November, we welcomed 27 new and 8 returning Kid Reporters to our Scholastic News Kids Press Corps team. These talented young writers were selected from more than 200 applicants across the country and they represent 22 states and the District of Columbia.
Throughout the year, these Kid Reporters will report "news for kids, by kids," covering everything from breaking news and current events to entertainment and sports—even the U.S. presidential election. Since November, the Kid Reporters have been busy brainstorming story ideas, interviewing people in their communities, and following the campaign trail.
Here's a look at what they have been up to recently:
- Spreading Smiles by Esther Appelstein - Kid Reporter Esther Appelstein talked with sculptor Mark Borella about the origin of his business, Seeds of Happiness. Using clay, Borella and his team create smiling seed sculptures, which are mailed around the world. “Everything in here,” says Borella, “is based on smiles, happiness, and being funny.”
- A Conversation With Scholastic Authors by Gabriel Ferris - At the National Book Festival in Washington, D.C., last September, Kid Reporter Gabriel Ferris interviewed Scholastic authors Sonia Manzano, Peter Sis, David Baldacci and Jennifer Holm. Check out the highlights from his conversations!
- Snowmaking Behind the Scenes by Kaitlin Clark - What do you do if there’s no snow? You make it! Kid Reporter Kaitlin Clark chatted with Ken Mack, the Manager of Snowmaking at Loon Mountain Ski Resort in Lincoln, New Hampshire, to understand the profession and science behind snowmaking.
- Democrats Debate in New Hampshire by Stone Shen - On December 19, the Democratic Party held its final debate of 2015 and Kid Reporter Stone Shen had the inside scoop. He interviewed former Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley about the dangers facing the United States. "There is no challenge we face that together we as a people cannot overcome,” replied O’Malley.
