Zombies Heart Books!

Written by Denise Gary Photographs © Denise Gary The horror took place on the evening of October 8th, as Main Street in downtown Mesa was overrun with zombies. Kids Need to Read was at Mesa’s Second Friday handing out Highlights magazines, HIKRZ Jamboree fliers, buttons, bookmarks, and candy to the sweet and innocent . . […]

Barnes & Noble Chandler: Holiday Book Drive to Benefit Kids Need to Read!

Written by Denise Gary Kids Need to Read Presents Author PJ Haarsma This November and December, be sure to stop by Barnes & Noble Booksellers at Chandler Fashion Mall (Chandler, Arizona) to participate in their Holiday Book Drive benefiting Kids Need to Read. All books collected throughout the campaign will be given to KNTR to […]

New Digs for Kids Need to Read

Written by Denise Gary Photographs © Denise Gary The warmth of KNTR glows through our window. We are so excited! September was a momentous month for Kids Need to Read—we moved into our first permanent office!  Mesa/Phoenix has been an amazing home to KNTR, so we are here to stay. Phoenix Comicon, Bookmans Entertainment Exchange, […]

KNTR Used Book Sale This Saturday in Mesa, AZ

Written by Denise Gary KNTR is having its second used book sale this Saturday, July 10th, at Mountain View High School in Mesa, Arizona.  (See map.)  The sale will run from 9:00 AM till 5:00 PM.  The ESL students of Mountain View High School conducted a project to gather gently used books for Kids Need […]

Sam Garcia Western Avenue Library: Many Kids Holding Books in Their Hands!

Written by Denise Gary Photographs ©Denise Gary This past summer, I had the pleasure of visiting Sam Garcia Western Avenue Library in Avondale, Arizona.  The library in this small community west of Phoenix had just received a large shipment of our books, so I decided to drop by and say hello.  I was given a […]