Future Journalists: Scholastic Needs YOU!
I've said before how lucky the Scholastic Kids Press Corps are. The Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince movie premiere? On the set at the Percy Jackson movie? Yeah, they were there. Well, now is your chance to apply to join. I'm too old or I would totally apply, but I would be such a proud Mother Hen if one of our loyal Stacks readers were chosen! Then I could tell the world on Ink Splot 26 all the amazing things YOU are doing as a member of the Scholastic Kids Press Corps.
What is the Kids Press Corps? It is a group of kid reporters nationwide who are selected by Scholastic to blog about their interests and report about the news that kids care about. They are real news reporters who go to live events to get the scoop and then write their stories. Some of their assignments include:
- Interviews with popular authors
- Book reviews
- Red carpet premieres
- Behind the scenes reports
- Interviews with politicians, actors, musicians and artists
For more about what they do, check out the Scholastic Kids Press Corps website. Just so you know, it's not all glitterati and parties. There is a lot of work involved too! To hear what life is really like for a kid reporter, read the Kids Press Corps blog.
How do I apply? 25 kids ages 10-14 will be chosen for 2009-2010 school year. The deadline to apply is October 5, 2009, but you have to send a few writing samples so don't wait until the last minute! All the application details can be found here.
Good luck!!
— Sonja, STACKS Staffer
OMG!!!i want to be a reporter when i grow up and this would be a cool start!!!thanks for the info. sonja!!!1
Comment #1 | Posted by: manga eyes on September 06, 2009 at 11:28 AM
Oh, I REALLY REALLY REALLY want to do this, but I'm kind of shy. Maybe I could interview my teacher or if miraculously I do get to do it, you could tell me to interview some unknown person that somehow is famous. : ) Wouldn't it be cool to be a Scholastic reporter???????
Comment #2 | Posted by: toylollipop on September 06, 2009 at 01:51 PM
That sounds fun!
Comment #3 | Posted by: shaliqua on September 06, 2009 at 03:44 PM
That's so unfair! I'm turning 15 in October... I won't be able to apply! :( Don't they have one for older kids?
Comment #4 | Posted by: Crystal on September 06, 2009 at 03:48 PM
I have to enter writing is like my life and if i got picked this would be a big step for my future writing career.
Comment #5 | Posted by: chidi on September 06, 2009 at 08:01 PM
SWEET! I'm going to ask my mom! :)
Comment #6 | Posted by: Panthergirl21 on September 07, 2009 at 08:23 AM
I would sooo do it. Sadly, I am only 9.
Comment #7 | Posted by: Dewdrop208 on September 07, 2009 at 09:07 AM
Wow.....
Comment #8 | Posted by: summergirl700 on September 07, 2009 at 09:39 AM
Really want to do this!!! I'm going to ask me mom and dad too!!! So excited!!!
Comment #9 | Posted by: Kiera on September 07, 2009 at 08:55 PM
oops i mean my mom and dad!
Comment #10 | Posted by: Kiera on September 07, 2009 at 08:56 PM
I'm 11, my name is Kennedy and I so want to do this, but I'm always to young for stuff:( You guys are so lucky!!!
Comment #11 | Posted by: quadken2 on September 09, 2009 at 04:42 PM
ooops, i misread i am actually at a good age, but still I have homework to do!!
Comment #12 | Posted by: quadken2 on September 09, 2009 at 04:44 PM
hey guys
Comment #13 | Posted by: ln on September 10, 2009 at 04:25 PM
hi my friend aubry is looking for the whole collection i want to get them for her b-day
or at least #1
Comment #14 | Posted by: lauren on September 15, 2009 at 03:59 PM