Lanterns, Poetry and Peace
What is peace? Kid Reporter Sadie Price-Elliott explores what it means to advocate for peace at the Shinnyo Center’s Lantern Floating for Peace ceremony in New York City.
Kid Activism
11-Year-Old Takes Vow of Silence Over Climate Change
Eleven-year-old Itzcuauhtli Roske-Martinez undertook a 45-day vow of silence to demand action towards climate change at the end of October, 2014.
The GMO Debate
Genetic engineering is a process where the DNA in foods is altered. While it has many benefits, the potential drawbacks have scared some consumers.
Book Review: That's Not Fair!/¡No Es Justo!
That’s Not Fair! is the true story of Emma Tenayuca, a Mexican-American child who began to struggle against things she saw as unfair.
Helping Homeless Kids in Lexington, Kentucky
Nine-year-old Amelia Loeffler writes about how her summer lemonade stand benefited homeless kids in her neighborhood.
Zachary Bonner: Going the Extra Mile for Homeless Kids
12-year-old Zach Bonner walks across the United States to raise awareness about homeless kids.
What Would You Be Willing to Stand Up for?
Kids in Queens, New York, tell IndyKids what causes they are passionate about.
When Kids Fought for Labor Rights
Tells the story of children who stood up for their rights against powerful company owners
Bronx Students Protest Guantánamo
Dismayed by Abuse, Kids Stage Vigil
Why Not Have a Debate?
A debate is a discussion of different viewpoints on a particular subject. To have a debate at your school you might:
