PJ Haarsma Inspires Imagination in Arizona

Written By Denise Gary Photographs © Bruce Matsunaga Because there is a common misconception that all video games are bad for kids, many adults do not realize that there are video games that inspire creativity and resourcefulness.  It cannot be denied that kids love to play them.  Why not put that spark to work toward […]

Passion and Determination Power Our Foundation

What a great year for The Kids Need to Read Foundation! Becoming a 501(c)(3) tax exempt public charity fueled a growth in the organization, enabling us to fulfill the requests of our applicants and to partner with two medical clinics serving disadvantaged children.  I remember when PJ Haarsma first spoke to me of the need […]

KNTR Helps Readers Rock Out in Arizona

Sonoran Science Academy in Tucson, Arizona is a non-profit, K-12 charter school working to build a library for its lower elementary student body. Due to lack of space, it currently does not have one, but the school’s administration is dedicated to fostering a love for language arts in their students. Parent volunteer Charmaine Thomas proposed […]