Welcome the 2026-2027 Class of Scholastic Kid Reporters

Scholastic Kids Press has officially kicked off the 2026-2027 academic year with 10 young journalists from across the country and a continued focus on literacy and the impact reading has on students.

Over the next year, these Scholastic Kid Reporters, ages 10-14, will receive invaluable journalism experience as they report on topics that are central to kids’ lives today, including reading, literacy, education and more.

The 2026-2027 Scholastic Kid Reporters are: Sara Adibi, Evy Bingle, Rowan Brown, Julia Gondorchin, Kush Kalra, Keegan Kim, Coco Mason, Harrison McGee, Sahasra Easwar Ram, and Chiara Zimmermann.

The group will be out in the field reporting on topics that are important to kids including learning in the classroom, programs inspiring students to read, and the impact books have on people. All Kid Reporter stories can be found on the Scholastic Kids Press website.

Since 2000, Scholastic Kid Reporters have been reporting from their hometowns and on the national stage. In addition to interviewing teachers, librarians, authors, booksellers, and peers, Scholastic Kid Reporters have made headlines by speaking with influential figures. Their interviews include Harry Potter actor Tom Felton; author and actress Tatyana Ali; CNN news anchor Anderson Cooper; The Baby-sitters Club creator Ann M. Martin; civil rights activist Ruby Bridges; Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Lin-Manuel Miranda; conservationist Jane Goodall; former First Lady and President of the United States Michelle and Barack Obama; former Vice President Mike Pence, U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor; New York Yankees shortstop Aaron Judge; Captain Underpants and Dog Man creator Dav Pilkey; actor Ryan Gosling and more.

Join us in welcoming our 2026-2027 Scholastic Kid Reporters for another year of impactful storytelling!