Mar

21

Love to Read A–Z

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By Denise Gary Photographs © Robert Gary Friends of the Phoenix Public Library invited Kids Need to Read to give books and Highlights magazines to children attending their event, Love to Read AZ! This is the third year the Friends group and Bookmans have brought the event to the Burton Barr Central Library in Phoenix, [...]

Mar

21

Mr. Shine Goes Wild for Books

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By Denise Gary Photographs © Denise Gary Sometimes, the greatest moments in life are witnessing children experiencing the joy of life. Kids Need to Read presented Mr. Shine to the kindergarten–2nd grade students of Children First Academy, a school for homeless and disadvantaged children in downtown Phoenix, Arizona. During his show, Go Wild for Books!, [...]

Mar

18

Reading Revolution: Up From Slavery with Aaronetta Edmonds

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By Denise Gary Photographs © Denise Gary Kids Need to Read introduced the eighth grade students of ASU Preparatory Academy to Aaronetta Edmonds, who shared the experiences of her grandparents during their time as slaves. Aaronetta’s husband, Wes Edmonds, also contributed to the program. The presentation supported the eighth grade English language arts studies of [...]

Mar

6

Barnes & Noble Book Drives Bring Reading Joy

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By Denise Gary Photographs © Denise Gary For the third year in a row, Kids Need to Read has been the fortunate recipient of incredible book drives conducted by two local Barnes & Noble Booksellers over the holidays. The 2012 drive was the largest yet, more than doubling the amount of books collected in 2011. [...]

Feb

28

Always “Better to Give”

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By Denise Gary Photographs © Denise Gary I had the honor and pleasure of volunteering time at “Better to Give” during the holidays, helping disadvantaged kids choose presents to give to their loved ones. Kids Need to Read provided 800 books to this worthy program, which makes it possible for low-income children in the Phoenix [...]

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