KNTR Schedule of Events at Phoenix Comicon 2015

May 28–31, 2015 Phoenix Convention Center, Sheraton Phoenix Downtown Hotel, and Hyatt Regency Phoenix Phoenix, Arizona KNTR Booth 5078 Kids Need to Read has had the good fortune of being the sponsored charity of Phoenix Comicon for six years! The two organizations enjoy a fruitful partnership with a shared goal—to make reading accessible to all […]

“Book” the Date! KNTR Grand Opening!

By Drew Adams Photograph © Steve Gary Please join Kids Need to Read as we celebrate the official opening of our new headquarters! Located on West Broadway Road in Mesa, Arizona, the new facility provides us with the additional space needed to expand our efforts as we work to provide vital reading resources across the […]

Geeks, Superheroes, and the Mighty Phoenix Comicon Bring in $28,000 for KNTR

by Denise Gary Photographs © Bruce Matsunaga, Robert Gary, Eric Fiallos, Joe Abbruscato, Carly Woolley, and Denise Gary The year 2014 was the fifth year Kids Need to Read was honored as the sponsored charity of Phoenix Comicon and when the convention ended, the adjective that filled my head over and over was “beautiful.” This […]

Lori Cothrun Joins Kids Need to Read as Operations Director

by Denise Gary Photographs © Steve Gary, Bruce Matsunaga, and Robert Gary Upcoming Operations Director Lori Cothrun, Creative Director Robert Gary, Executive Director Denise Gary, Chairman Tyson Breinholt There’s a new kid in town! Lori Cothrun, Community Relations Manager of Bookmans Entertainment Exchange in Mesa, Arizona, is joining the Kids Need to Read team as […]

The Wind Carries the Spirit of The Little Flame!

by Denise Gary Photographs © Steven Gary Illustrator Steven Riley & Author Denise Gary The little flame set off into the world carrying respect inside her heart. Perhaps she could grow by shining her tiny light on others. – The Little Flame, by Denise Gary, illustrated by Steven Riley We have exciting news! The Little […]