1 . About Scholastic Kids Press
Scholastic Kids Press is a group of talented kid reporters, ages 10-14, from across the country and around the world. Since 2000, our award-winning young journalists have reported “news for kids, by kids”, covering politics, entertainment the environment, sports and more in their hometowns and on the national stage. Their stories appear online and in Scholastic magazines, which reach more than 25 million students in classrooms nationwide.
Scholastic Kid Reporters have made headlines(头条)by interviewing Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Lin-Manuel Miranda, environmentalist Jane Goodall, Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden, Nobel Peace Prize winner Malala Yousafzai, Dog Man author Dav Pilkey, actress Misty Copeland and more.
Contact Info
Email us at kidspress@scholastic.com.
How to apply?
We are now accepting Kid Reporter applications for the 2023-2024 program year. Learn more and download the application here.
The application to join Scholastic Kids Press includes writing a news story, story ideas and a personal article. Editors select Kid Reporters every year based on writing ability, interviewing skills and attention to detail.
To be considered, applicants must be between 10-14. Students in any part of the world are welcome to apply.
What do Scholastic Kid Reporters write about?
Throughout the year, Scholastic Kid Reporters cover issues and topics that matter most to them and their peers(同龄人). This includes current events, breaking news, entertainment, sports and more from their communities.
The Kid Reporter application is now open! Click here to learn more.
1. Why does the author mention some people in the second paragraph?A.To show Scholastic Kid Reporters’ success. |
B.To introduce Scholastic Kid Reporters’ various readers. |
C.To prove Scholastic Kid Reporters’ effects on famous people. |
D.To tell us the topics Scholastic Kid Reporters value. |
A.The place they come from. | B.Their age. |
C.Their personal experience. | D.The language they speak. |
A.Skills in making delicious food. | B.Stories of their parents. |
C.The most important things for kids. | D.Housework suitable for children. |
2 . Reading can make you feel less alone and more connected with the world at large. It can open your eyes to issues, successes and challenges that you never dreamed of, and take you to faraway places. Here are the top books all teens should read before they turn 18.
A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L’Engle
Though this book recently became popular again due to the release of the movie version, the movie is not a substitute for this beautiful story about family and the process of becoming who you truly are through the angle of space and time exploration.
Wonder by R. J. Palacio
Auggie was born with a facial difference that kept him out of school for years. In fifth grade, he discovers what it’s like to long for normalcy and also that difference can be the most meaningful teacher.
Brown Girl Dreaming by Jacqueline Woodson
The author shares beautiful poetry that will speak to teenagers about her experience of growing up in the South as an African-American in the 1960s and 1970s. The poems are charged with the themes of self-awareness and identity.
The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz
The attractive advice given in this book is perfect for teens going off to college or beginning a new stage of independence. It is a book that can be reread all throughout life without losing its power.
1. What is special about A Wrinkle in Time?A.It shows a teen’s difference. | B.It’s about space exploration. |
C.It has been adapted for film. | D.It has opened teenagers’ eyes. |
A.Jacqueline Woodson’s. | B.R. J. Palacio’s. |
C.Madeleine L’ Engle’s. | D.Don Miguel Ruiz’s. |
A.A Wrinkle in Time. | B.Wonder. |
C.Brown Girl Dreaming. | D.The Four Agreements. |
3 . Born blind is unfortunate in any case. But things were even harder for Srikanth Bolla who was born in a small village in India, where the common belief was that kids with disabilities were “of no use” and therefore, better off dead. Fortunately, Srikanth’s parents loved their son and refused to give him up. Instead, they encouraged the blind boy to dream big and reach for the stars.
Srikanth did not disappoint his parents. The now twenty-four-year-old man is the founder and CEO of Bollant Industries.
Of course, getting here was not easy. Being both blind and poor meant that Srikanth had to face hard challenges. As a young boy, Srikanth attended a regular school near his home. Unfortunately, the students and teachers didn’t quite like him because of his disability. As a result, the young boy was largely ignored and often spent the entire day alone.
Concerned this would hold back Srikanth’s development, his family decided to send him to a special school in Hyderabad. Sure enough, the young boy soon rose to the top of his class, earning awards in speech and debate competitions. But Srikanth was prevented from studying science when he reached 10th grade, because it was thought too dangerous for a blind student. Not wanting to give up, Sriksanth took legal action and became the first blind student in the country allowed to study science.
Later, after graduating from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Srikanth set up Bollant Industries in 2012. For just four years, it has become a powerhouse with over 450 employees,70% of whom are physically challenged.
Being disabled doesn’t mean being unable. “If the world looks at me and says ‘Srikanth, you can do nothing’, I will look back at the world and say I can do anything,” says the young man.
1. What made little Srikanth live?A.His luck. | B.His parents’ love. |
C.A wonderful dream. | D.A village’s common belief. |
A.By letting the child bear them. | B.By moving to another place. |
C.By sending him to a special school. | D.By complaining to relevant departments. |
A.He was too young to study it. | B.He was disliked by his teachers. |
C.It was illegal for him to do so. | D.It was considered unsafe for the blind man. |
A.Determined. | B.Dishonest. | C.Outspoken. | D.Impatient. |
4 . Columbia high school girls’ soccer team had lost every game in the season until a new
Stuart Henley, a former soccer player and now a truck driver,
Obviously, the girls were onto something big in the new season. They
“Whatever brings you down will
A.player | B.driver | C.colleague | D.coach |
A.recognized | B.rewarded | C.reorganized | D.founded |
A.applied | B.preferred | C.credited | D.adjusted |
A.shooting | B.cheering | C.walking | D.observing |
A.principle | B.dream | C.plan | D.virtue |
A.found | B.decided | C.watched | D.liked |
A.turned | B.divided | C.integrated | D.translated |
A.styles | B.training | C.rules | D.game |
A.embarrassing | B.unlucky | C.intense | D.unbeaten |
A.awarded | B.denied | C.saved | D.limited |
A.promotion | B.approach | C.solution | D.contribution |
A.hopefully | B.officially | C.fortunately | D.eventually |
A.brought | B.taught | C.left | D.reserved |
A.participants | B.winners | C.opponents | D.partners |
A.harmony | B.victory | C.company | D.dignity |
5 . I lean back on the wooden bench and the day’s stresses are gone. It seems perfectly placed for this spot, a place of my
Two years ago, I was diagnosed with cancer. Before surgery, my doctor told me to
My fearlessness
One morning, I passed by the woods,
The next day, I
A.recovery | B.sadness | C.production | D.tension |
A.preferred | B.described | C.connected | D.devoted |
A.eat | B.find | C.figure | D.work |
A.fading | B.mounting | C.appearing | D.returning |
A.let out | B.paid off | C.went down | D.broke off |
A.smoothly | B.roughly | C.slowly | D.disappointingly |
A.gain | B.say | C.do | D.promise |
A.hiking | B.woodwork | C.handwriting | D.exercise |
A.brave | B.well-known | C.smart | D.able-bodied |
A.atmosphere | B.status | C.place | D.height |
A.astonished | B.embarrassed | C.unsatisfied | D.undisturbed |
A.champions | B.values | C.resources | D.sports |
A.announces | B.presents | C.explains | D.means |
A.remarked | B.deleted | C.read | D.wrote |
A.gifts | B.emotions | C.boxes | D.impressions |
6 . David lost his beloved dog Baya before Christmas two years ago. Baya was active and cute. David’s family spent many days
Two years later, a homeless dog
Obviously, Baya is
A.preparing | B.searching | C.paying | D.begging |
A.calls | B.honor | C.gifts | D.rescue |
A.fruitless | B.generous | C.worthwhile | D.different |
A.advantage | B.challenge | C.decision | D.hope |
A.continued | B.appeared | C.hid | D.returned |
A.sent | B.forced | C.followed | D.invited |
A.refer to | B.rely on | C.track down | D.cheer for |
A.appreciated | B.impressed | C.recognized | D.contacted |
A.frightened | B.excited | C.confident | D.curious |
A.addicted | B.related | C.adapted | D.reduced |
A.aware | B.uncertain | C.afraid | D.proud |
A.native | B.self | C.partner | D.owner |
A.calm | B.average | C.pretty | D.active |
A.care | B.notice | C.control | D.advantage |
A.removing | B.identifying | C.recovering | D.reserving |
High school years are a large part in
Peer pressure is the influence from members of one's peer group.This can include influencing another to drink,smoke,cheat on a test,lie,skip class,and etc.The list is
Despite the fact that peer pressure is most commonly seen as a very negative issue,it can
8 . Four Self-Portraits (自画像) by Famous Artists
Raphael (Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino)—“Self-Portrait”, 1506
One of the beautiful self-portraits by famous artist Raphael was drawn at the age of 23. It measures around 45cm×33cm and is located at the world-famous Uffizi Gallery. The Italian painter used oil on board to draw his self-portrait, which was the clearest and the most recognizable self-portraits of Raphael himself.
Leonardo da Vinci—“Portrait of a Man in Red Chalk”, 1512
“Portrait of a Man in Red Chalk”is a self-portrait of da Vinci at the age of 60 and measures around 33.3cm×21.6cm, which is on display in Biblioteca Reale, Turin, Italy. It is drawn with red chalk on paper and represents the head of an elderly man in a three-quarter view. In the portrait, the length of the hair is uncommon in Renaissance (文艺复兴) portraits.
Rembrandt van Rijn—“Self-Portrait with Beret and Turned-up Collar”, 1659
Dutch painter Rembrandt van Rijn painted his self-portrait in 1659 when he was 53 years old. It shows his worried expression that clearly portrays the troubled condition of his mind at that point of his life since the year 1659 was a year of anxiety for him. This self-portrait found its place among the Benjamin Altman Collection, which has been exhibited in the Metropolitan Museum of Art since 1913.
Edgar Degas—“Degas Au Porte-Fusain’”, l855
Edgar Degas made this self-portrait only when he was twenty-one years old. It was one of the most remarkable of his fifteen self-portraits. Degas was seated as seemingly without fear and anxiety. The pose in the painting was formal and academic. The painting is located in the musée d’Orsay, Paris, France.
1. Where should visitors go if they want to admire Raphael’s self-portrait in 1506?A.Uffizi Gallery. | B.Biblioteca Reale. |
C.The musée d’Orsay. | D.The Metropolitan Museum of Art. |
A.The red clothing. | B.The formal pose. |
C.The long hair. | D.The worried expression. |
A.Raphael. | B.Edgar Degas. |
C.Leonardo da Vinci. | D.Rembrandt van Rijn. |
9 . This painting Spring Bouquet has a precise structure. The flowers spill over into the lower left-hand corner, with an imbalance as free and as wild as nature. But at once the artist responds to this unbalance. To the right of the vase, Renoir has developed a heavy shadow area, rich in purples and sharply contrasted with the light below it. The placing of the straight line in the lower right side is necessary. If the reader covers this line, he will see that the composition becomes unbalanced.
The Impressionist technique had not yet developed when Renoir painted this picture. Yet the painting with light and color indicates Impressionism is around the corner; there is something of that school in the feeling of the out-of-doors that Renoir has acquired. The texture (纹理) of the flowers is described. Above all, one can’t help saying the very nice smell of the flowers is there, too.
Pierre-Auguste Renoir was born in 1841. He began working as a young painter of porcelain and textiles. At age 21, Renoir entered the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris and went on to study under the instructions of painter Charles Gleyre’s. Even though his paintings had been initially rejected by the Academy and the public, with time he became one of the most admired artists of his generation.
Unfortunately, in 1899, he was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis (风湿性关节炎). It is a disease that causes a lot of pain. In addition, the person affected by it may also have deformities (畸形). Consequently, his movements became very limited and each movement was a big and certainly painful effort.
His son, Jean Renoir, writes in the book Renoir, My Father after his father passed away, the reaction of the people to the painting of the father, after seeing his hands:
Visitors who were unprepared for this could not take their eyes off his deformity. Though they did not dare to mention it, their reaction would be expressed by some such phrase as “It isn’t possible!” With hands like that, how can he paint those pictures? There’s some mystery somewhere.
1. What can readers see in the painting?A.A vase in the left corner. | B.A shadow to the vase’s right. |
C.A straight line at the bottom. | D.A natural light in the middle. |
A.The painting material. | B.The color choice. |
C.The smelly flower taste. | D.The impressive feeling. |
A.Renoir, My Father. | B.Spring Bouquet. |
C.Rheumatoid arthritis. | D.Renoir’s bravery. |
A.Patience Is a Lifetime Practice | B.Pain Passes, but Beauty Remains |
C.Impressionism Is a Unique Technique | D.Work hard, and You Will Catch Up |
10 . Four European Festivals You Don’t Want to Miss in 2023
Berck-sur-Mer Kite Festival
For over two decades,more than half a million visitors have come to watch the splendid display of kites flying over the seaside town of Berck-sur-Mer. Taking place every March or April,the festival sees giant dragons, whales, and various cartoon characters in the skies over the sandy beach. The festival also plays host to the International Kite Championships of the World every two years. During this time, experts from all over the world compete against the wind and each other.
Cannes Film Festival
Film lovers will no doubt want to head to the world’s most famous movie festival, the Cannes Film Festival. The red-carpet event was created by a French Minister of Education and Fine Arts. He wanted to establish an international cultural event in France to rival(与……抗衡)the Venice Film Festival. And it’s safe to say, he succeeded. More than 30, 000 professionals, such as directors, actors and actresses from all over the world attend the annual festival.
Menton Lemon Festival
Held over two weeks in February, the Lemon Festival celebrates all things concerning lemons in the city of Menton. More than 200. 000 visitors come to watch the colorful floats(花车)and sculptures created from lemons and oranges. During the daytime, parades of fruit-covered floats make their way through the streets as wind musicians and drummers entertain the crowd.
Nice Carnival
Taking place every February, the famous Nice Carnival is one of the largest carnivals in the world. It is also the most important event on the French Riviera. Over a million people take to the streets of Nice during the day and night. More than 1, 000 dancers and musicians from around the world perform at the magnificent carnival.1. What is Berck-sur-Mer famous for?
A.Kites. | B.Beaches. | C.Whales. | D.Cartoons. |
A.A director. | B.An actor. | C.A French artist. | D.A French official. |
A.Both feature folk songs. | B.Both are held in February. |
C.Both attract people at night. | D.Both have high sculptures. |