June 2-5, 2016
Phoenix Convention Center and Hyatt Regency Phoenix
KNTR Booth 1078
This is Kids Need to Read’s seventh year as the sponsored charity of Phoenix Comicon! It is an honor to continue to serve as one of the convention’s major avenues of community service, providing much-needed reading resources and literacy programs for disadvantaged children throughout the valley and beyond. Before the convention has even started, Phoenix Comicon has raised an astounding $24,900 for KNTR through advance sales of the first 100 Fast Passes! An additional $1,155 has been raised through the Phoenix Comicon Page Coach Challenge, providing funds to purchase books for KNTR’s mobile outreach unit. This is unbelievably generous support by a pop culture convention for its charitable beneficiary!
Kids Need to Read has a terrific line-up of events at Phoenix Comicon 2016, thanks to the convention’s staff and volunteers, as well as the sponsors, artists, cosplayers, authors and KNTR volunteers who contribute their time and talent to support our organization! We are thrilled to partner with the Arizona Coyotes again on this year’s KNTR Build-a-Book program with Steven Riley! From children’s activities to parties and creative fundraisers benefiting Kids Need to Read, there is something for everyone to enjoy. Be sure to look for The Page Coach at the car show and please come join us for a geektastic weekend!
SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES
- KNTR Build-a-Book Program with Steven Riley, Sponsored by ARIZONA COYOTES at KNTR Booth 1078
Children will learn how to create their own stories and illustrations during this highly entertaining program. All Build-a-Book participants will receive a special-edition Coyotes goodie backpack, sponsored by Arizona Coyotes, and filled with a book, Highlights magazine, and other treasures. This program is very popular, so be sure to stop by the booth to sign your children up for a spot.
Friday & Saturday, 11:00 AM, 1:00 PM and 3:00 PM
Sunday, 1:00 PM (joined by HOWLER, mascot of Arizona Coyotes) and 3:00 PM - Free Highlights magazines for kids (provided by HIGHLIGHTS FOR CHILDREN); literacy-themed art, products and raffles; Adopt-a-Reading Buddy; and more at KNTR booth 1078
- Sketch Off: Deadpool, Benefiting KNTR, Thursday, 3:00 PM–4:00 PM, North, Room121A
- Star Wars Blast-A-Trooper, Hosted by 501ST LEGION DUNE SEA GARRISON, Benefiting KNTR, Friday through Sunday, 1:30 PM–3:30 PM, Star Wars Neighborhood, North, Hall of Heroes
- Con on Adams Street Block Party, Benefiting KNTR, live music, food trucks, bar (must have ID), Friday through Sunday, 11:00 AM–11:00 PM (ends at 4:30 PM on Sunday), Adams Street between 1st and 2nd Streets next to Hyatt Regency
- Sketch Off: Harley Quinn, Benefiting KNTR, Friday, 3:00 PM–4:00 PM, North, Room 121B
- Jareth the Goblin King’s Masquerade Ball, Labyrinth 30th anniversary celebration, raffles & games benefit KNTR, Friday, 6:00 PM–9:00 PM, Phoenix Convention Center, North, Room 120
- KNTR Charity Texas Hold’em Tournament, Benefiting KNTR, Hosted by LUPINE ENTERTAINMENT, cash only, Friday, 7:00 PM (7 hours), Hyatt Regency Phoenix Ballroom, PhxB
- ARIZONA AVENGERS Raffle, Benefiting KNTR, Saturday, 11:00 AM–6:00 PM, AZA booth, North, Hall of Heroes
- Sketch Off: Marvel Civil War, Benefiting KNTR, Saturday, 12:00 PM–1:00 PM, North, Room 121C
- Sketch Off: Batman vs. Superman, Benefiting KNTR, Saturday, 4:30 PM–5:30 PM, North, Room 121C
- Drinks with Authors, Hosted by KNTR, visit with authors in informal setting, raffles benefit KNTR, publisher giveaways, Saturday, 6:00 PM–9:00 PM, Phoenix Convention Center, North, Room 120
- One Party To Rule Them All, Hosted by BLUE RIBBON ARMY, Benefiting KNTR (TICKETS), 18+ after hours party, fantasy theme, special drinks, music, dancing, surprises, Saturday, 10:00 PM, Phoenix Convention Center, North, Room 120CD
- Youth Fashion Show, Hosted by KNTR, non-competitive costume fashion show for kids 12 & under, goodie bag for all participants, Sunday, 12:00 Noon, West, Room 212ABC
- Sketch Off: My Little Pony, Benefiting KNTR, Sunday, 1:30 PM–2:30 PM, North, Room 121A
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