Welcome To The Kids Need To Read Community
The Community serves as an information source for The Kids Need To Read Foundation. Here you’ll find our current auctions, the latest news on the project, as well as links to KNTR newsletters and media mentions. If you are searching for a summary of our program, the current book list we use in making our donations or which libraries we have served, you’ll find them and more in “About KNTR”. Our FAQ offers further information as well.
From Founder PJ Haarsma:
When I first traveled across North America to promote The Softwire, my initial excitement quickly turned to dismay when I witnessed the lack of book funds available to schools and libraries. Children would follow me into the parking lot after my presentation begging for a book they couldn’t afford while teachers and librarians scrambled to find funds for even a single copy. I came across many a teacher who took the money out of his/her own pocket just so the kids could have the book in their library. It was this disturbing trend that prompted me to establish the Kids Need to Read project as a way to fight back. It is our dream to fill library shelves with great books so that no child lacks for amazing stories to inspire their imaginations.
From Founder Nathan Fillion:
Growing up, my parents managed to show me the importance of reading without cramming it down my throat. A difficult task, I’m sure. It breaks my heart to think that there are kids out there, ready to have their imaginations lit on fire, excited and wanting to read, and facing naked shelves in their school or local libraries. Rather than complain or wait till the system stops failing our nation’s children, this is a matter I feel we must take into our own hands. There are children, right now, waiting– wanting to read. What shall we tell them?
I support Kids Need To Read because it fosters a desire to learn, the process of self-improvement, and the chance for children’s minds to grow. What will you do?
Thank you for your interest in Kids Need To Read! Help us “inspire imagination” in children through the gift of books.
