by Rhea Muchalla LeGrande | Jun 15, 2025 | Organization Updates, Statistics
As we close out another incredible year, I want to pause and say one thing to our volunteers, donors, and supporters: thank you. Because of you, Lead to Read KC recorded an astonishing 14,507.5 volunteer hours and 29,004 student visits this school year. That’s 29,004...
by Rhea Muchalla LeGrande | May 11, 2025 | Organization Updates, Statistics
May is a big month for me. It’s the month that school lets out and my house fills with the noise and joy of summer. It’s Mother’s Day and as a mom of three, I hold that day close. It’s my birthday month and my one-year anniversary as Executive Director of Lead to Read...
by Rhea Muchalla LeGrande | Mar 13, 2025 | Children's Development
This month, Lead to Read KC turns 14! That means 14 years of empowering young readers, building community partnerships, and working toward a future where literacy is a right, not a privilege. What started as a small group of volunteers has grown into a movement, with...
by Rhea Muchalla LeGrande | Feb 11, 2025 | Children's Development
The picture we often have of reading is rather inert: sitting still, a book in hand, and maybe a dog curled up on our lap. However, I have always experienced reading as anything but passive. It is an action-filled act, a journey that connects us to community, history,...
by Rhea Muchalla LeGrande | Jan 9, 2025 | Children's Development, Organization Updates, Statistics
It’s a new year! If I’m honest, the onset of a New Year used to bring me an interesting mix of enthusiasm and anxiety. You see, I’m a sucker for a shiny new planner, a set of fine-tip pens, and big goals. I love dreaming big, setting intentions, and channeling my...
