Fillion Fans Accomplish Something Special for Chicago Kids

By Denise Gary There is just something about KNTR co-founder Nathan Fillion that produces warm-hearted fans. Not only did fans of Fillion help get Kids Need to Read off the ground four years ago, but a new group of his appreciators has been supporting Kids Need to Read for the past two years. Nathan Fillion […]

The Inspiration of James A. Owen Bestows Magic upon KNTR!

Written by Denise Gary Those who have had the good fortune of making the acquaintance of author, illustrator, and KNTR Advisory Council member James A. Owen have been blessed with the joy of listening to an extremely gifted storyteller. At first taken in by the author’s charm and sharp wit, soon a listener discovers there […]

Reading for the Earth!

Written by Rebecca Hipps With Earth Day quickly approaching, (Friday, April 22nd!) there are many ways we can inspire conservation and sustainability in the lives of our children or students through literature.  We can build on the innate love children have for nature and protecting its resources by exposing them to the powerful, action-inciting words […]

Planting the “Poet Tree”

Written by Rebecca Hipps As a child, I loved to write.  I could always be found writing in my journal or creating stories, and had declared that someday I would be a great author.  As I got older and schoolwork or hobbies became more time consuming, I began to lose my dedication to writing.  My […]

Dr. Marlinda White-Kaulaity Joins KNTR Board of Directors

The officers and directors of Kids Need to Read are pleased to announce the addition of Dr. Marlinda White-Kaulaity to the foundation’s Board of Directors.  Dr. White-Kaulaity is a long-time educator having worked as a high school English teacher for 24 years, and thereafter, having taught composition courses at the community college level and also […]