With a Thankful Heart

The generous contributions from our supporters have made a significant impact on our mission, and we want to take a moment to express our heartfelt thanks.

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]