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What parents and kids think about KIDS FIRST!

I'm proud to be a part of an amazing organization like KIDS FIRST! I have gotten opportunities I never thought I’d have, and I can’t wait to continue pursuing my passion for the entertainment industry. Kyla 

We have been thrilled to have our son involved with KIDS FIRST! over the past 3 years. The organization has offered our child so many opportunities which include teaching him to critically think about a variety of media, teaching him to become a better writer, and giving him confidence in becoming a more effective communicator through his video reviews and film cast interviews. We love KIDS FIRST! Diane DiGravio

I've had an amazing experience with KID FIRST! so far. I absolutely love it! I remember when I first joined. (more.) Zoe C., KIDS FIRST! Film Critic

I’ve had an amazing journey with KIDS FIRST! I have interviewed amazing people and completed my dream assignment of covering Nickelodeon’s Kids’ Choice Awards. KIDS FIRST! has allowed me to get more experience as an entertainment journalist and film critic. I get to see hundreds of movies for free and I get to talk to really cool people. I love being a KIDS FIRST! Reporter! Tiana S.

I have learned so many important things from KIDS FIRST! The most important things are: learning a huge depth of industry knowledge, team work, accountability, how hard work pays off, commitment, time management, conversational skills, creative writing skills, peer reviewing skills, how to make friends via Zoom and how to take criticism in stride. It’s taught me how to learn and grow with each mistake I make. Katherine S., KIDS FIRST! Film Critic

Thank you doesn’t even begin to describe how thankful Nathalia and I are. What an amazing experience KIDS FIRST! has been for us. (more) Nathalia J. 

I want to give KIDS FIRST! a shout out, as it's been five years now that our daughter, Abigail has been a KIDS FIRST! Film Critic. We see tremendous growth in Abigail's reporting, particularly in being more articulate and poised. (more), David Lewis, Parent, Abigail L.

Your program not only teaches kids how to be better communicators, more pleasant company and knowledgeable movie gurus, it gives them so much more. These kids will be able to socialize and speak properly, write great essays, participate intelligently in debates and become confident leaders. (more), Kate O., Mom, Gerry O.