KNTR Schedule of Events at Phoenix Comicon 2014

June 5–8, 2014 Phoenix Comicon Phoenix Convention Center, Sheraton Phoenix Downtown Hotel, Hyatt Regency Phoenix, and Chase Field Phoenix, AZ Kids Need to Read has a spectacular lineup of events at Phoenix Comicon 2014! From programs for kids to the KNTR Geek Prom to fundraisers for our organization, there is something for everyone to enjoy! DAILY: […]

Love to Read A–Z

By Denise Gary Photographs © Robert Gary Friends of the Phoenix Public Library invited Kids Need to Read to give books and Highlights magazines to children attending their event, Love to Read AZ! This is the third year the Friends group and Bookmans have brought the event to the Burton Barr Central Library in Phoenix, […]

Great Fun Celebrating Phoenix Library Friends 35th!

By Denise Gary Photographs © Robert Gary & Bruce Matsunaga Kids Need to Read was invited by Friends of the Phoenix Public Library to help produce a free community event celebrating family literacy and the 35th anniversary of the Friends group. The day was filled with sunshine, books, literacy activities, and laughter! The event took […]

Family Literacy Festival this Weekend!

By Denise Gary Photographs © Denise Gary & Robert Gary Saturday, October 27, 2012 Phoenix Library Friends 35th Anniversary Family Literacy Festival Margaret T. Hance Park (next to Burton Barr Public Library) Phoenix, Arizona 10:00 AM–2:00 PM Come on out and join us at Margaret T. Hance Park for a free event celebrating reading and […]

Kids Laugh and Learn at KNTR Build-a-Book Program with Steven Riley

By Denise Gary Photographs © Bruce Matsunaga, Robert Gary, and Carl Wagner There are times when you just have to stand back and marvel! Such was the case when the always hilarious and entertaining author/illustrator Steven Riley led creative sessions for children in the Kids Need to Read pavilion at Phoenix Comicon 2012. The convention […]