“Fighting Crime After Bedtime!”

Comic book collectors and aficionados of comic book art will be thrilled with the latest Kids Need to Read Charity Auction on eBay. We have the first two issues of the MidKnight series from Red5 Comics signed by creator and illustrator, Tom Hodges. In addition, we have a signed Hodges color sketch – Batman’s nemesis, […]

MICHAEL’S BOOK BYTES: A Visit with James A. Owen

Introduction to Michael’s Book Bytes Kids Need to Read’s youngest volunteer is 11-year-old Michael. He came to us through his interest in PJ Haarsma’s books and online game. His enthusiasm for reading and cooking is infectious. Not one to just sit around chatting, Michael asked to be put to work immediately. We have given him […]

EXCLUSIVE: Penguin and Morena! Together?

Penguin, Kids Need to Read’s fuzzy, flightless friend, was recently seen with Morena Baccarin! No, not the actress – the Terrify’n Space Monkey! Here they are sitting together atop a trendy, wooden shelf. Paparazzi caught up with the couple later that evening where they were spotted buying jewelry. Check out Morena’s shiny, new necklace! A […]

A Trace of Tracey

Those madcap Space Monkeys return, in this week’s Kids Need to Read Charity Auctions on eBay. These collectible charmers are 15″ high, brown and furry, wearing a shirt with “Terrify’n Space Monkey” hand painted on the front by our talented KNTR kid, Kelly. They are also proudly boasting a Kids Need to Read mini-button. Our […]

We All Did the Impossible!

Here it is – the original DVD of Joss Whedon’s Serenity, the movie that proved the power of dedicated fans! Time and again Joss Whedon has credited the fans of his TV series Firefly for making this film a reality. After the early cancellation of Firefly, Joss vowed to complete the story. Buoyed by the […]