Based on Book, New Kids' Series Premieres on SDPB

Based on Book, New Kids’ Series Premieres on SDPB

Inspired by the best-selling kids book series, Ordinary People Change the World by Brad Meltzer and illustrator Christopher Eliopoulos, Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum follows the adventures of Xavier, Yadina and Brad as they tackle everyday problems by doing something extraordinary: traveling back in time to learn from real-life inspirational figures like Marie Curie, Harriet Tubman and Jackie Robinson when they were kids. Each adventure helps young viewers make the connection between the skills that made these historical figures heroes and those same qualities within themselves, helping them discover that they, too, can change the world.

“Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum isn’t just an entertaining educational series, but something much more personal to me. I was determined to give my kids better heroes to emulate,” said author Meltzer. “When my own kids watch this series, I get to see them realize that there’s extraordinary within the ordinary. This was my hope in creating the book series for my kids — and my hope for children around the world. Through this show and the heroes we feature, I hope all children find their own heroic abilities and feel empowered to change the world.”

Kids, parents and teachers can also stream clips and full episodes across PBS KIDS’ video platforms, including the free PBS KIDS Video App. XAVIER-themed games are available on pbskids.org and the free PBS KIDS Games App.

To extend the learning at home, parent resources – including tips and hands-on activities – are available on the PBS KIDS for Parents site. For educators, PBS LearningMedia offers classroom-ready materials, including video excerpts, games, teaching tips and printable activities.

SDPB1: Weekdays 8am (7 MT) & 3:30pm (2:30 MT) and throughout the day on SDPB KIDS 24/7. Premieres Monday, Nov. 11.