Ninjas Conquer Pirates at Phoenix Fan Fest

By Nacole Vickery Photos by Denise Gary, Shelby McBride, Nacole Vickery, and Teresa Dlouhy Phoenix Fan Fest 2016 was an extraordinary time shared by our staff and volunteers. We love making kids happy and that’s exactly what we set out to do at the event! Not only did we conduct a scavenger hunt all weekend […]

Kids Need to Read Welcomes Ms. Jessica Payne to Board of Directors

Kids Need to Read is honored to announce the addition of Teacher Jessica Payne to the organization’s Board of Directors. Payne has been volunteering regularly with Kids Need to Read for two years, often making stuffed reading buddies to give to children and creating handmade items to raise donations for the organization. She can frequently […]

KNTR at Phoenix Comicon Fan Fest: Nerdy St. Nick/After Dark Party/Geektastic Gift Wrapping

by Drew Adams Photos courtesy Phoenix Comicon, Blue Ribbon Army, Hip Pocket Creations, and Denise Gary Join Kids Need to Read at Phoenix Comicon Fan Fest, returning this December 4-6 to University of Phoenix Stadium! Discover your inner geek from the folks who bring the pop-culture event of the summer to Arizona in the winter! […]