From Our Shelves to Yours: Books Sent to Programs in Eight States

by Denise Gary Photos by Zachary Fox and Alicia Vallee With our warehouse renovations mostly behind us, we have had a busy February thanks to you—our generous supporters, book donors and Adopt a Book Box contributors! So far this month, we have sent brand new, beautiful books to From Our Shelves to Yours program applicants […]

Ten Years of Inspiring Imagination

Greetings! Kids Need to Read will be celebrating ten years of inspiring imagination and advancing the wonders of childhood literacy this coming January! It has been quite a journey, starting off with not much more than boundless passion in 2008. But, wow, has that passion carried us forward, along with hard work, major miracles, and […]

Highlights and Kids Need to Read: Why Our #GivingTuesday Partnership is So Important

Highlights magazine—you probably recognize the brand immediately. You likely spent time reading the magazines when you were a child. You may read them now to beloved children in your life: children, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, godchildren…. The magazines have the power to lull the most reluctant of readers into opening up the cover and getting lost […]

Now Hiring: Operations Director

Edit: This position has been filled. Looking to make a difference in the lives of disadvantaged children? We are hiring an Operations Director! Kids Need to Read is seeking an extremely organized, self-motivated, energetic and fun-loving individual to fill the crucial role of Operations Director. The essential job function of the Operations Director is to […]

Growing Libraries in the Pacific Northwest

by Gary Mlodzik Photos by Gary Mlodzik Those that travel the Pacific Northwest often hear of the riches of the Microsoft millionaires in Washington, see the influence of the Nike Empire in Oregon, and play in the ski resorts of Idaho. There is certainly plenty of wealth to be enjoyed, but that wealth does not […]