by Angela Pritchett | Jul 10, 2024 | Media, Media 2024
“This growth signifies the increasing demand for high-quality literacy support, and we are dedicated to meeting that need,” said Rhea M. LeGrande, Executive Director. Read the Press Release
by Angela Pritchett | Jun 28, 2024 | Volunteer Spotlight
Our Book Collectors initiative is off to a great start with more than a dozen, and still growing, organizations, companies or individuals gathering new and like-new children’s books for Lead to Read KC. This consistent stream of donated materials helps us fill...
by Angela Pritchett | Jun 13, 2024 | Media, Media 2024
A book dispensing vending machine is proving irresistible to kids. Read at KC Magazine
by Angela Pritchett | May 16, 2024 | Organization Updates
As I wrap up my time with Lead to Read KC, I am reminded of the incredible experience I’ve had over the past few months learning more and attempting to better understand the literacy landscape and why we have had such a challenge with literacy over the years. Terri...
by Angela Pritchett | May 15, 2024 | Children's Development, Volunteer Spotlight
Recently Mike McGuire’s sessions as a Reading Mentor at Genesis School inspired him to get creative. His student often brought a book on science experiments for them to read. In particular McGuire could tell the “2 cups and a string walkie-talkie” really intrigued the...
