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Thank you, Pauly Hart!
A Heartfelt Farewell: Celebrating Pauly Hart’s Legacy As we say goodbye to Pauly Hart, Executive Director of Lead to Read KC, there’s a mix of emotions – appreciation, achievement, and anticipation, just to name a few. For the past eight years, her unwavering dedication to improving children’s reading skills has been the guiding force of… Read More
Angela Pritchett • Nov. 28, 2023Terri Barnes to Serve as Interim Executive Director
Lead to Read KC is pleased to announce that Terri E. Barnes will join our Leadership Team as Interim Executive Director, effective January 1, 2024. Current Executive Director Pauly Hart is stepping down after eight years of dedicated service. Barnes is ideal to serve in this capacity due to her considerable experience and deep commitment… Read More
Angela Pritchett • Nov. 27, 2023Got a Token? Get a Book!
When the huge box appeared in the hallway of Kansas City International Academy with a sign that read “What is in here?” students made all kinds of fun guesses and couldn’t wait to find out. Everyone gathered on October 23 and cheered as the box was removed to reveal a remarkable vending machine stocked with… Read More
Angela Pritchett • Oct. 25, 2023Reading For Life Kicks Off Fifth Year
“Who can tell me about a big feeling they have sometimes?” local author Vladimir Sainte asked the first and second graders at Melcher Elementary School. As part of his visit to the school, Sainte helped the students identify emotions also felt by Will, the main character in his book Just Like a Hero. As the… Read More
Angela Pritchett • Oct. 25, 2023Reading is Everywhere(SM) Expands
We put out the call over the summer asking our corporate sponsors, community partners, and Lead to Read KC social followers to help us fill our bookcases. And oh baby, did you deliver! We received thousands of books from drives, donations, and drop-offs. You might be asking, what are we going to do with all… Read More
Pauly Hart • Sept. 20, 2023Return of the Reading Mentor
Since 2011, Reading Mentors have been the heart of our program. Learn why one of our volunteers returns year after year.
Traci Murphy • Aug. 29, 2023We bid farewell to Director of Administration Sarah Gaikwad
It’s no exaggeration to say that Lead to Read KC wouldn’t be where we are today without Director of Administration Sarah Gaikwad’s hard work and dedication.
Pauly Hart • Aug. 24, 2023Summertime is the perfect time to read as a family
Whether it’s books, magazines or graphic novels, there’s no wrong way to read with your child. Spend some time this summer reading as a family.
Traci Murphy • July 13, 2023Help Fill Our Bookshelves This Summer
It’s the end of the school year and our bookshelves are a little bare. Learn how you can help get books into the hands of children across Kansas City.
Traci Murphy • May 24, 2023A Lesson in Savings
You’re never too young to learn about savings. Learn how one Reading Mentor’s day job carries over into his reading sessions.
Traci Murphy • April 25, 2023