The Faces of Joy, Courtesy of You!

This Is What Pure Joy Looks Like, Courtesy of Your Support! We wanted to share a few of the thrilled, joyful young faces from Kids Need to Read’s recent work—the result of your support. Thank you for the blessings you have provided toward our organization’s mission throughout the year. May your holiday and upcoming new […]

From Our Shelves to Yours: Seventeen Recipients in Thirteen States Receive New Books

By Alicia Vallee Photos by Alicia Vallee, Donna Krutsinger, and Joel Greene The last quarter was an incredibly busy time for Kids Need to Read, with inventory, a major fundraiser and many school visits in The Page Coach! Despite this buzz of activities, we sent out books to seventeen recipients in thirteen states: Arizona, California, […]

Grow Your Library Sends Books to Mining Town

by Gary Mlodzik Photos by Gary Mlodzik The Grow Your Library program visited the scenic desert hills of Kearny, Arizona to share a story time with 14 children, ages 4 and under. The Kearny Public Library was filled with so many smiles! Curiosity was elevated, waiting to hear and see new things. Tina Mlodzik read […]

KNTR Schedule of Activities at Phoenix Comic Fest

Phoenix Comic Fest is only a week away and we are really excited around here! Check out our schedule of activities below, so you will know how you can support Kids Need to Read while having a great time at the convention! (Scroll down to go straight to the schedule.) Author/Illustrator Steven Riley and Howler, […]

From Our Shelves to Yours: Books Sent to Programs in Eight States

by Denise Gary Photos by Zachary Fox and Alicia Vallee With our warehouse renovations mostly behind us, we have had a busy February thanks to you—our generous supporters, book donors and Adopt a Book Box contributors! So far this month, we have sent brand new, beautiful books to From Our Shelves to Yours program applicants […]