New Web Site Promotes Journalism For Kids!

PR Log (Press Release) – Oct 27, 2009 – Atlanta, GA - Remember when you were a kid and you had dreams of what you wanted to be when you grew up - an astronaut, a fireman, President of the United States, a business tycoon, a newspaper reporter?  What do you think would have happened if you actually had a chance to try one of those jobs?  

The Kidz Connexion has created an online environment where kids can find out what it is like to be a journalist, or a reporter.  The mission of the Kidz Connexion is to stimulate young people’s creativity, engage their minds, and increase their participation in the world, enabling children to give us a view of their experiences from their perspective while creating a platform and environment where kids can get a taste of what it is truly like to be more than just a reporter, but a place where they can interact, and share their views.

The main premise of the Kidz Connexion is to enroll school-age children to become part of the Kidz Connexion KidReporter Team.  KidReporters get to write stories, take pictures and shoot video reports of their experiences at various venues, attractions, and events that are part of the Kidz Connexion network.  

KidReporters can win prizes for themselves and their school, get incredible media exposure, create blogs and upload videos and photos, and more.  The Kidz Connexion is a fun learning environment that is unlike any other.

“Compelling! Is the first word that comes to my mind when I think about the Kidz Connexion” says Ms. Sharon Summerlin, President and Editor-in-Chief.  “Some of the stories that our KidReporters have written are so wonderful and written with such warmth from a kid’s point of view.  Stories about events, soldiers in the war and families top the list, and as we grow and more and more kids join our KidReporter Team, I am sure the stories that will come in the future will touch on all emotions, from laughter to tears.”  

Created in 2009, the Kidz Connexion is designed specifically for children ages 7 – 13.  The site works with a network of over 11,000 schools, 200 attractions and many other national brand partners to bring a wealth of rich experiences and story possibilities to our KidReporters.

For more information on the Kidz Connexion, contact Glenn Weissman, Director of Marketing at glenn@thekidzconnexion.com or call 678-402-8587.