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 […]

Ten Years of Inspiring Imagination

Greetings! Kids Need to Read will be celebrating ten years of inspiring imagination and advancing the wonders of childhood literacy this coming January! It has been quite a journey, starting off with not much more than boundless passion in 2008. But, wow, has that passion carried us forward, along with hard work, major miracles, and […]

Highlights and Kids Need to Read: Why Our #GivingTuesday Partnership is So Important

Highlights magazine—you probably recognize the brand immediately. You likely spent time reading the magazines when you were a child. You may read them now to beloved children in your life: children, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, godchildren…. The magazines have the power to lull the most reluctant of readers into opening up the cover and getting lost […]

Pizza With a Purpose Benefiting Kids Need to Read

Come and join Kids Need to Read and The Page Coach at California Pizza Kitchen’s Dana Park location for a day of activities, food, and fun! KNTR will be on site from 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM handing out Highlights for Children magazine and coloring pages to the kids! When you present the flyer to […]