KNTR Reads its Way through “Read Across America” Week

By Denise Gary Photos by Shelby McBride, Sarah Zelhart, Kim OBrien, and Denise Gary “Oh, the Places You’ll Go” and did we ever during the National Education Association’s (NEA) Read Across America Day this year! In fact, you could say we enjoyed the entire week full of readings and literacy festivals! Read Across America Day […]

Author/Actor Eric Pierpoint’s Partnership with KNTR Provides Historical Inspiration

By Denise Gary Photos courtesy of Eric Pierpoint, Don Albares, and Deedie Braender Kids Need to Read has been enjoying a highly fruitful partnership with author/actor Eric Pierpoint over the past two years, providing books and author visits to children who would otherwise not be able to enjoy such treasures. Eric writes thrilling historical fiction […]

The Desert Wonders of Author Barbara Gowan for Brunson-Lee Elementary

By Denise Gary Photos by Denise Gary and Gloria Weddle What a blessing it is to have the support of terrific authors and illustrators in our cause! This was precisely the case this past week, when KNTR arranged a visit by author Barbara Gowen (on the right side of the picture above holding the saguaro […]

Brunson-Lee Second Graders Put On Brain Caps for The Little Flame

By Denise Gary Photos by Gloria Weddle and Denise Gary The Little Flame Art by Steven Riley Kids Need to Read participates in many fun activities, but there really is nothing better than simply getting a chance to read with kids! There is such a beautiful connection between reader and child, and to get a […]

Mesa Arts Center & Kids Need to Read Share The Best Story

By Denise Gary Photos by Denise Gary Kids Need to Read (KNTR) had a terrific time giving books to the second grade students of Lowell Elementary School, the third giving day this year with our partners, Mesa Arts Center (MAC). KNTR provides books in support of MAC’s Literacy through the Arts program at the school. […]