The Faces of Joy, Courtesy of You!

This Is What Pure Joy Looks Like, Courtesy of Your Support! We wanted to share a few of the thrilled, joyful young faces from Kids Need to Read’s recent work—the result of your support. Thank you for the blessings you have provided toward our organization’s mission throughout the year. May your holiday and upcoming new […]

Highlights and Kids Need to Read: Please Join Our #GivingTuesday Partnership

The young man above perfectly illustrates what happens whenever we hand out Highlights magazines to the children we serve. Curiosity over the cover is followed by expressions of wonder and great smiles, and sometimes even exclamations of delight (as was the case with this young fellow)! We consider the magazines to be one of our […]

From Our Shelves to Yours: Seventeen Recipients in Thirteen States Receive New Books

By Alicia Vallee Photos by Alicia Vallee, Donna Krutsinger, and Joel Greene The last quarter was an incredibly busy time for Kids Need to Read, with inventory, a major fundraiser and many school visits in The Page Coach! Despite this buzz of activities, we sent out books to seventeen recipients in thirteen states: Arizona, California, […]

Grow Your Library Sends Books to Mining Town

by Gary Mlodzik Photos by Gary Mlodzik The Grow Your Library program visited the scenic desert hills of Kearny, Arizona to share a story time with 14 children, ages 4 and under. The Kearny Public Library was filled with so many smiles! Curiosity was elevated, waiting to hear and see new things. Tina Mlodzik read […]

KNTR Schedule of Activities at Phoenix Comic Fest

Phoenix Comic Fest is only a week away and we are really excited around here! Check out our schedule of activities below, so you will know how you can support Kids Need to Read while having a great time at the convention! (Scroll down to go straight to the schedule.) Author/Illustrator Steven Riley and Howler, […]