Out of Print Gift to KNTR Breathes New Life into Mississippi School Library

By Lori Cothrun During National Library Week, literacy-themed clothing company Out of Print dedicated 10% of their sales to Kids Need to Read and raised an incredible $1,575 in order to fund a library in need.  National Library Week is a national observance sponsored by the American Library Association (ALA) and libraries across the country […]

In This Time of Sorrow: Thoughts regarding the use of books to provide children with a healthy, hate-free perspective on life

By Denise Gary Photo by Denise Gary Whenever I visit with young children on behalf of Kids Need to Read, one thing is always strikingly apparent—the unbridled love they have for life and the people they encounter. Even the children living under severely challenging conditions are open vessels of love, eager to get along and […]

Pi Beta Phi Phoenix Alumnae Club & KNTR: Passionate for Literacy

By Denise Gary Photographs by Denise Gary Kids Need to Read (KNTR) has enjoyed a terrific year of partnership and support from Pi Beta Phi Phoenix Alumnae Club (PBPPAC)! Throughout the past year, KNTR has been the fortunate recipient of several of the club’s literacy efforts, resulting in books, reading buddies and creative presentations for […]