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Kidsday talks with Food Network's Sandra Lee

When we arrived at Chelsea Market in Manhattan, we were all so excited to meet Sandra Lee, the famous Food Network TV star and author. 

Kidsday interviews Drew Seeley and Chelsea Morgan Stock

We met the newest stars of the Broadway musical Disney's "The Little Mermaid" recently at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre Drew Seeley plays Prince Eric and Chelsea Morgan Stock names stars as Ariel. (Jul 3, 2009)

Kidsday interviews actress Tiffany Thornton

We met actress Tiffany Thornton, who stars as Tawni on the Disney Channel show "Sonny With a Chance," at ABC-TV offices in Manhattan recently. (Jun 26, 2009)

Kidsday interviews "Nanny Diaries" authors

We had never been to a book signing before, but we love books, so this was the best place for us to be! It was a great pleasure to meet Emma McLaughlin and Nicola Kraus at Barnes & Noble in Lake Grove. (Jun 24, 2009)

Kidsday interviews Plain White T's

We interviewed Dave Tirio and Tim Lopez from the music group Plain White T's in their dressing room at the Jimmy Fallon Show in Manhattan recently. We love their new song, "1,2,3,4." 

Kidsday interviews actor Sean Astin

We interviewed actor Sean Astin, who does the voice of Agent Oso in the Disney show "Special Agent Oso." We had a great time -- he talked about his career, his parents' influence on his acting and his kids. 

Kidsday interviews Miley Cyrus

We interviewed actress/singer Miley Cyrus while she was in Manhattan recently. 

Kidsday's recommended reading list

Are you looking for a good book to read? Our Kidsday reporters have read many books over the last few months and they have a done the hard work for you. All these books are good for kids to age 14. Our rating system is 1 to 5. If a book is rated a 5, you have to read it! We will be reviewing more books from time to time, so you won't have to guess what to read next. Happy reading! 

Kidsday interviews actress Brenda Song

We met actress Brenda Song while she was in New York recently. She stars as London Tipton on the Disney show "Suite Life on Deck." 

Actress Debby Ryan

We interviewed actress Debby Ryan who stars on "The Suite Life On Deck." She stars as Bailey Pickett. (Jun 5, 2009)

Kidsday interviews John Cena

We met WWE World Heavyweight wrestling champion and actor John Cena while he was in New York recently. 

Dan O'Brien, Hopscotch Champ!

Why do you want to break the record for hopscotching? 

Kidsday interviews actor Daniel Breaker

We interviewed actor Daniel Breaker, who stars as Donkey in the hit "Shrek the Musical," on Broadway recently. If you haven't seen the show, get tickets; you will love it! 

Kidsday talks with Indy 500 drivers

"Drivers start you engines" wasn't exactly what we heard in Herald's Square early Monday morning, but there were 33 race car drivers lined up in their starting positions for this Sunday's INDY 500 there. 

Kidsday interviews comedian Brian Regan

We saw comedian Brian Regan at the Capital One Bank Theatre in Westbury. Before the show, we had a chance to interview him. We were extremely nervous when we first arrived, but once Brian came into the room we immediately relaxed because of his welcoming presence. He had a huge smile, shook hands with each of us and thanked us for coming to see him! (May 22, 2009)

Kidsday interviews singer Jesse McCartney

We interviewed 21-year-old singer Jesse McCartney before a show he had recently at the Nokia Theatre in New York. (May 8, 2009)

Kidsday talks with members of The Cab

We spoke with member of the music group, The Cab: lead singer Alex DeLeon, 19, and guitarist Ian Crawford, 20, at Atlantic Records in Manhattan recently. They went right from high school to being signed and going right out on the road. Their debut album is titled "Whisper War." (May 8, 2009)

Kidsday interviews actress Keke Palmer

We inteviewed actress Keke Palmer, star of the Nickeoldon TV show "True Jackson" when she was in Manhattan recently. (May 3, 2009)

Kidsday visits News12 Traffic/Weather Center

We went to visit the News 12 Traffic and Weather Center in Woodbury. (May 3, 2009)

Kidsday talks with author Graham Salisbury

I liked the book "Calvin Coconut: Trouble Magnet" because the lovable characters made me laugh. Kids should read the "Calvin Coconut" books because you never know what is going to happen next and what the characters will do. (Apr 30, 2009)

Kidsday interviews actress Emily Osment

We met actress Emily Osment while she was at Le Parker Meridian. She stars as Lilly Truscott on " Hannah Montana." 

Kidsday goes to NFL Play 60 event

We visited the Rumsey Ballfield at Central Park on Friday, April 24 to see NFL Play 60 event! (Apr 24, 2009)

Kidsday talks with Food Network's Adam Gertler

What would you do if you had to catch your own food? Adam Gertler, star of the Food Network show "Will Work for Food," has been learning all about earning his lunch. We met Adam at Emilio's Restaurant & Pizza in Commack. Adam graduated from Commack High School in 1995 and also went to Commack Middle School, where we are students. He used to hang out here (and the bowling alley) when he was younger. 

Kidsday talks with the Billys of 'Billy Elliot'

We interviewed Kiril Kulish, David Alvarez and Trent Kowalik, who star as Billy in the Broadway musical "Billy Elliot!" 

Kidsday talks with actor Kelly Blatz

We met actor Kelly Blatz who stars as Charley Landers, a character who becomes his game avatar, Aaron Stone, in the new Disney XD TV show "Aaron Stone." (Apr 13, 2009)

Kidsday interviews actress Miley Cyrus

We saw a preview of the new Miley Cyrus feature, "Hannah Montana the Movie," in Manhattan this week. (Apr 10, 2009)

Kidsday talks with 'Mutts' creator Patrick McDonnell

We interviewed Patrick McDonnell who draws and writes the comic strip "Mutts." He has even written and illustrated 27 books. (Apr 5, 2009)

Kidsday talks with Jonas Brothers

We interviewed the Jonas Brothers while they were staying at the Trump Hotel in Manhattan. (Mar 1, 2009)

Kidsday talks with singer David Archuleta

We interviewed "American Idol" runner-up David Archuleta at the J-14 Magazine party at the Hard Rock Cafe in Manhattan recently. After he talked to us, we heard him perform, too. (Feb 22, 2009)
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