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Do you need help picking out what book to read next? Let the Scholastic Kids Press Corps be your guide! Find out what Kid Reporters are saying about all the latest books by reading their book reviews. Don't forget to check out the author interviews!
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Pocahontas Book Review
by Maya Kandell
Scholastic Kids Press Corps | October 27,2009
In fifth grade, my class studied a lot about Jamestown, a 17th century English settlement in what is now Virginia. We also studied a little about Pocahontas, a Native American girl who helped the colony in many ways.
by Maya Kandell
Scholastic Kids Press Corps | October 27,2009
In fifth grade, my class studied a lot about Jamestown, a 17th century English settlement in what is now Virginia. We also studied a little about Pocahontas, a Native American girl who helped the colony in many ways.
Goosebumps is BACK!
by Andrew Scarafile
Scholastic Kids Press Corps | October 21,2009
Revenge of the Living Dummy is the first Goosebumps book R.L. Stine has published in almost a decade. And he's brought back one of the series' most memorable characters: Mr. Slappy, an evil ventriloquist's dummy.
by Andrew Scarafile
Scholastic Kids Press Corps | October 21,2009
Revenge of the Living Dummy is the first Goosebumps book R.L. Stine has published in almost a decade. And he's brought back one of the series' most memorable characters: Mr. Slappy, an evil ventriloquist's dummy.
The Last Reporter
by Jacob Smith
Scholastic Kids Press Corps | October 15,2009
Adam Canfield: The Last Reporter by Michael Winerip is awesome. It features middle school reporter Adam Canfield, a gladiator quiz bowler and jazz band member who is also co-editor of the school's newspaper, the SLASH.
by Jacob Smith
Scholastic Kids Press Corps | October 15,2009
Adam Canfield: The Last Reporter by Michael Winerip is awesome. It features middle school reporter Adam Canfield, a gladiator quiz bowler and jazz band member who is also co-editor of the school's newspaper, the SLASH.
Two "Fins Up" for Winter's Tail
by Shelby Fallin
Scholastic Kids Press Corps | October 2,2009
The true story of a baby dolphin and her artificial tail.
by Shelby Fallin
Scholastic Kids Press Corps | October 2,2009
The true story of a baby dolphin and her artificial tail.
Author Pam Muñoz Ryan
by Anjali Bhat
Scholastic Kids Press Corps | September 18,2009
Paint the Wind is a heartwarming adventure story about a young girl's self-discovery. Kid Reporter Anjali Bhat talks to author Pam Munoz Ryan.
by Anjali Bhat
Scholastic Kids Press Corps | September 18,2009
Paint the Wind is a heartwarming adventure story about a young girl's self-discovery. Kid Reporter Anjali Bhat talks to author Pam Munoz Ryan.
The Magician's Elephant
by Chloe Anello
Scholastic Kids Press Corps | September 9,2009
In The Magician's Elephant, Peter Augustus Duchene, a 10-year-old orphan, is on a quest to find a sister he thought was dead. When a fortuneteller tells him to "follow the elephant", he goes on an amazing adventure.
by Chloe Anello
Scholastic Kids Press Corps | September 9,2009
In The Magician's Elephant, Peter Augustus Duchene, a 10-year-old orphan, is on a quest to find a sister he thought was dead. When a fortuneteller tells him to "follow the elephant", he goes on an amazing adventure.
Cloudy Meatballs: The Book
by Alexis Wiseman
Scholastic Kids Press Corps | September 16,2009
Ever wish that whatever food you wanted would just fall from the sky? Well that's exactly what happens in Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs, a popular children's book written by Judi Barrett and illustrated by Ron Barrett.
by Alexis Wiseman
Scholastic Kids Press Corps | September 16,2009
Ever wish that whatever food you wanted would just fall from the sky? Well that's exactly what happens in Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs, a popular children's book written by Judi Barrett and illustrated by Ron Barrett.
Wolf Brother Reviewed
by Danielle Azzolina
Scholastic Kids Press Corps | August 25,2009
The book Wolf Brother is the first of six books in the series Chronicles of Ancient Darkness, by author Michelle Paver. The story is about 12-year-old Torak, his wolf companion and their friend Renn.
by Danielle Azzolina
Scholastic Kids Press Corps | August 25,2009
The book Wolf Brother is the first of six books in the series Chronicles of Ancient Darkness, by author Michelle Paver. The story is about 12-year-old Torak, his wolf companion and their friend Renn.
Skeleton Creek: Book? Video? Both!
by Nicholas Wu
Scholastic Kids Press Corps | March 25,2008
Author Patrick Carman's latest book, Skeleton Creek, breaks new ground in young adult fiction: it is both a book and a video! Scholastic Kid Reporter gets the scoop on the new format from the author himself.
by Nicholas Wu
Scholastic Kids Press Corps | March 25,2008
Author Patrick Carman's latest book, Skeleton Creek, breaks new ground in young adult fiction: it is both a book and a video! Scholastic Kid Reporter gets the scoop on the new format from the author himself.
Boys, Ball Gowns, and Murder
by Lya Ferreyra
Scholastic Kids Press Corps | March 10,2009
The Season is a mystery novel starring spunky young heroine Alexandra. She must solve a murder with the help of her friends. The catch? The teens live in Regency England, where nice, well-bred ladies do not solve murders!
by Lya Ferreyra
Scholastic Kids Press Corps | March 10,2009
The Season is a mystery novel starring spunky young heroine Alexandra. She must solve a murder with the help of her friends. The catch? The teens live in Regency England, where nice, well-bred ladies do not solve murders!
New Diary of a Wimpy Kid
by Matthew Spana
Scholastic Kids Press Corps | February 20,2009
Comic Con is a convention dedicated to showcasing new video games, books, comics, and cartoons. It is one of the largest comic conventions in the U.S. This year, more than 77,000 people attended! Kid Reporter Matthew Spana reports.
by Matthew Spana
Scholastic Kids Press Corps | February 20,2009
Comic Con is a convention dedicated to showcasing new video games, books, comics, and cartoons. It is one of the largest comic conventions in the U.S. This year, more than 77,000 people attended! Kid Reporter Matthew Spana reports.
Happy Anniversary, Harry
by Samantha Group
Scholastic Kids Press Corps | September 24,2008
It has been 10 years since the magical Harry Potter series came to life for U.S. readers. Scholastic celebrated the anniversary of the release of the first book, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, with an all-day read-a-thon.
by Samantha Group
Scholastic Kids Press Corps | September 24,2008
It has been 10 years since the magical Harry Potter series came to life for U.S. readers. Scholastic celebrated the anniversary of the release of the first book, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, with an all-day read-a-thon.
Interviewology
by Samantha Group
Scholastic Kids Press Corps | October 7,2008
Kid Reporter Sam Group talks with Dug Steer, the author of the books Dragonology, Egyptology, and the upcoming Monsterology and Spyology.
by Samantha Group
Scholastic Kids Press Corps | October 7,2008
Kid Reporter Sam Group talks with Dug Steer, the author of the books Dragonology, Egyptology, and the upcoming Monsterology and Spyology.
Rosie's Crafty New Book
by Samantha Group
Scholastic News Online | April 25,2008
Rosie O'Donnell has many roles in life. She is a mom, an actress, a comedian, and a humanitarian. She also has a passion for arts and crafts and has channeled it into a wonderful and fun new book for children and parents.
by Samantha Group
Scholastic News Online | April 25,2008
Rosie O'Donnell has many roles in life. She is a mom, an actress, a comedian, and a humanitarian. She also has a passion for arts and crafts and has channeled it into a wonderful and fun new book for children and parents.
Read It On Broadway
by Jacob Wieseneck
Scholastic Kids Press Corps | March 6,2008
This colorful, imaginative, and intriguing book gives children an overview of all parts of the theater, and a realistic explanation of the hard work that goes into making Disney's theatrical productions.
by Jacob Wieseneck
Scholastic Kids Press Corps | March 6,2008
This colorful, imaginative, and intriguing book gives children an overview of all parts of the theater, and a realistic explanation of the hard work that goes into making Disney's theatrical productions.
Why Anthony Horowitz Writes
by Michael Geheren
Scholastic Kids Press Corps | February 15,2008
The British author Anthony Horowitz recently visited the Tivoli Theater in Downers Grove, Illinois, as part of an international tour to promote his New York Times bestseller Snakehead.
by Michael Geheren
Scholastic Kids Press Corps | February 15,2008
The British author Anthony Horowitz recently visited the Tivoli Theater in Downers Grove, Illinois, as part of an international tour to promote his New York Times bestseller Snakehead.
Inside The Castle Corona
by Megan Dolan
Scholastic Kids Press Corps | February 14,2008
Author Sharon Creech talks to Kid Reporter Megan Dolan about her latest book, The Castle Corona.
by Megan Dolan
Scholastic Kids Press Corps | February 14,2008
Author Sharon Creech talks to Kid Reporter Megan Dolan about her latest book, The Castle Corona.
A Taste for The Castle Corona
by Megan Dolan
Scholastic Kids Press Corps | February 14,2008
The newest book by Sharon Creech, The Castle Corona, is about two peasant children who become the official tasters for a royal family.
by Megan Dolan
Scholastic Kids Press Corps | February 14,2008
The newest book by Sharon Creech, The Castle Corona, is about two peasant children who become the official tasters for a royal family.
The Power of the Pen
by Michael Carboni
Scholastic Kids Press Corps | February 14,2008
The newest must-read children's book by Michael Winerip, Adam Canfield Watch Your Back, is one of the most exciting fiction books Kid Reporter Michael Carboni has ever read.
by Michael Carboni
Scholastic Kids Press Corps | February 14,2008
The newest must-read children's book by Michael Winerip, Adam Canfield Watch Your Back, is one of the most exciting fiction books Kid Reporter Michael Carboni has ever read.
Harry Potter Thrills
by Maeve Hammond
Scholastic News Online |
September 28,2007
Scholastic Kid Reporter Maeve Hammond reviews the seventh and final book in the Harry Potter series.
Talking with Daniel Pinkwater
by Michael Carboni
Scholastic Kids Press Corps | September 18,2007
Scholastic Kid Reporter Michael Carboni talks to Daniel Pinkwater about his new novel, The Neddiad.
by Michael Carboni
Scholastic Kids Press Corps | September 18,2007
Scholastic Kid Reporter Michael Carboni talks to Daniel Pinkwater about his new novel, The Neddiad.
An Adventure Story Plus
by Michael Carboni
Scholastic Kids Press Corps | September 14,2007
Scholastic Kid Reporter Michael Carboni reviews Daniel Pinkwater's novel, The Neddiad.
by Michael Carboni
Scholastic Kids Press Corps | September 14,2007
Scholastic Kid Reporter Michael Carboni reviews Daniel Pinkwater's novel, The Neddiad.
The Lightning Thief
by Virginia Reed
Scholastic News Online | June 20,2007
Have you ever imagined what it would be like to have a Greek god or goddess for a parent? Percy Jackson doesn't have to imagine it. In Rick Riordan's book The Lightning Thief, Percy learns that he is the son of Poseidon, god of the sea.
by Virginia Reed
Scholastic News Online | June 20,2007
Have you ever imagined what it would be like to have a Greek god or goddess for a parent? Percy Jackson doesn't have to imagine it. In Rick Riordan's book The Lightning Thief, Percy learns that he is the son of Poseidon, god of the sea.
A Marvelous World
by Jamie Sanders
Scholastic Kids Press Corps | June 7,2007
The Hue-Man Bookstore in Harlem was filled with cameras and reporters, myself included, all eager to hear the reading of Troy CLE's book The Marvelous Effect the first book in the Marvelous World series.
by Jamie Sanders
Scholastic Kids Press Corps | June 7,2007
The Hue-Man Bookstore in Harlem was filled with cameras and reporters, myself included, all eager to hear the reading of Troy CLE's book The Marvelous Effect the first book in the Marvelous World series.
Inventions and Adventure
by Hayley Livingston
Scholastic Kids Press Corps | May 25,2007
The Invention of Hugo Cabret, by Brian Selznick, is a novel like no other. There are pages of exciting events and, suddenly, wait! A picture with tiny details, then a big picture that takes up the whole page, and the next page, and the next page!
by Hayley Livingston
Scholastic Kids Press Corps | May 25,2007
The Invention of Hugo Cabret, by Brian Selznick, is a novel like no other. There are pages of exciting events and, suddenly, wait! A picture with tiny details, then a big picture that takes up the whole page, and the next page, and the next page!
Al's Book Club
by Hayley Livingston
Scholastic Kids Press Corps | May 21,2007
Television audiences usually turn to meteorologist Al Roker for news about the weather. I recently sat down with Roker in NBC's Today Show studio to talk about an entirely different topic: reading.
by Hayley Livingston
Scholastic Kids Press Corps | May 21,2007
Television audiences usually turn to meteorologist Al Roker for news about the weather. I recently sat down with Roker in NBC's Today Show studio to talk about an entirely different topic: reading.
A Talk With D.J. MacHale
by Aaron Broder
Scholastic Kids Press Corps | May 5,2007
In Pendragon: An Adventure through Time and Space, 14-year-old Bobby Pendragon learns that he isn't exactly a run-of-the-mill teenager.
by Aaron Broder
Scholastic Kids Press Corps | May 5,2007
In Pendragon: An Adventure through Time and Space, 14-year-old Bobby Pendragon learns that he isn't exactly a run-of-the-mill teenager.
An Inconvenient Truth for Kids
by Aaron Broder
Scholastic Kids Press Corps | April 13,2007
Global warming is the subject of a new book for kids based on a best-seller for adults. An Inconvenient Truth has been adapted for kids ages 8-12.
by Aaron Broder
Scholastic Kids Press Corps | April 13,2007
Global warming is the subject of a new book for kids based on a best-seller for adults. An Inconvenient Truth has been adapted for kids ages 8-12.
Beowulf: The Graphic Novel
by Maya Finkelstein
Scholastic Kids Press Corps | February 27,2007
A new graphic novel transforms Beowulf, the thousand-year-old Viking epic, into a book that is fun to read. Candlewick Press will soon release this work, adapted and illustrated by Gareth Hinds, bringing the story to a much wider audience.
by Maya Finkelstein
Scholastic Kids Press Corps | February 27,2007
A new graphic novel transforms Beowulf, the thousand-year-old Viking epic, into a book that is fun to read. Candlewick Press will soon release this work, adapted and illustrated by Gareth Hinds, bringing the story to a much wider audience.
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Author Interview Video
Scholastic News Online | Kid Reporters interview authors of some of your favorite books in this collection of videos.
Scholastic News Online | Kid Reporters interview authors of some of your favorite books in this collection of videos.
