Barnes & Noble Book Drives Bring Reading Joy

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. […]

Always “Better to Give”

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 […]

Reading Revolution: PJ Haarsma and Frank Beddor Inspire Literacy & Imagination

By Denise Gary Photographs © Denise Gary Kids Need to Read introduced authors PJ Haarsma and Frank Beddor to the middle school students of ASU Preparatory Academy as part of the KNTR Reading Revolution program, produced in partnership with Arizona State University and ASU Preparatory Academy to increase literacy and graduation rates among disadvantaged students. […]

KNTR Lulls Pajama-clad Lions with Books

By Denise Gary Photographs © Denise Gary and Bill Worbington Yes, it was an interesting weekend, filled with Lions in pajamas, Lions with books, and Lions in bed! Lions Club Lions, to be more specific. Throughout 2012–2013, Kids Need to Read has been actively supporting Lions International’s “Reading Action Program.” One of our supporting activities […]

Great Fun Celebrating Phoenix Library Friends 35th!

By Denise Gary Photographs © Robert Gary & Bruce Matsunaga Kids Need to Read was invited by Friends of the Phoenix Public Library to help produce a free community event celebrating family literacy and the 35th anniversary of the Friends group. The day was filled with sunshine, books, literacy activities, and laughter! The event took […]