Batman Day at Barnes & Noble Bookfair for Kids Need to Read

by Denise Gary Photographs © Denise Gary Yesterday was Batman Day at Barnes & Noble Desert Ridge! Kids Need to Read participated in the festivities as part of the bookfair being conducted at the store and online. I was honored to present Batman Storytime; my favorite moment was having the kids imitate The Penguin. Too […]

Mudbugs Invade Kids Need to Read!

by Denise Gary Photographs © Robert Gary (and Craig Kyzar where indicated) The Kids Need to Read Cajun Crawfish Boil Charité was pure South Louisiana-style magic! The atmosphere was laid-back, yet lively! The food was diverse and absolutely spectacular! Folks were chatting while enjoying the food and ambiance. Children played games and smiled! Adults played […]

The Wind Carries the Spirit of The Little Flame!

by Denise Gary Photographs © Steven Gary Illustrator Steven Riley & Author Denise Gary The little flame set off into the world carrying respect inside her heart. Perhaps she could grow by shining her tiny light on others. – The Little Flame, by Denise Gary, illustrated by Steven Riley We have exciting news! The Little […]

The Little Flame Will Be Available at Phoenix Comicon!

Photographs © Robert Gary and Denise Gary We have books! Not all of the books, but lots of books! The Little Flame has nearly completed its long journey and though the bulk of the books are scheduled to arrive one day after Phoenix Comicon (Can you believe that?), we will have a limited amount of eighty […]

KNTR Schedule of Events at Phoenix Comicon 2014

June 5–8, 2014 Phoenix Comicon Phoenix Convention Center, Sheraton Phoenix Downtown Hotel, Hyatt Regency Phoenix, and Chase Field Phoenix, AZ Kids Need to Read has a spectacular lineup of events at Phoenix Comicon 2014! From programs for kids to the KNTR Geek Prom to fundraisers for our organization, there is something for everyone to enjoy! DAILY: […]