When Ben Bravence, a portfolio manager with UMB Bank, heard about Lead to Read KC, he knew it was something he wanted to be a part of.
Blog 2023
Reading Mentors Create Classrooms Full of Confident Readers
After almost 12 years of placing Reading Mentors in classrooms, the Lead to Read KC team has become a valued literacy partner for teachers. So what do teachers have to say about the impact Lead to Read KC is having in their classrooms? For one thing, they say Lead to Read Day is often the best day of the week.
The Impact of Black Authors and Their Stories on Young Readers
When children from diverse backgrounds are represented in literature, they see positive images of themselves and their communities, which can counter stereotypes and promote inclusiveness.
Patrick Mahomes is MVP On and Off the Field
Mahomes heads into the Super Bowl having led the NFL in passing yards and passing touchdowns in 2022, but he’s also a MVP off the field through his foundation, 15 and the Mahomies.
Graphic novels get young readers off to a strong start
New California Congressman Robert Garcia brought more than his family to his recent swearing-in ceremony: he also brought a comic book. “I learned to read and write English [by] reading comics as a kid. Never stopped reading,” Garcia said.