When people talk about literacy, the conversation often centers on skills and for good reason. But reading proficiency is about more than skills alone. To become a reader, a child must also want to read.
Blog 2026
Moments of Joy: Stories from Our Reading Community
Reading growth is about so much more than test scores. It doesn’t always happen quickly, and it may not be immediately visible. But as we mark 15 years of Lead to Read KC, moments of joy are proof that the impact runs deep and lasts far longer than any of us may realize.
When Kansas City Reads, We All Win
Kansas City comes together as 3,000 students celebrate reading at the Reading Rally, building momentum toward KC Reads: Sports Edition! and a stronger future through literacy.
The Power of Choice: Why Book Access Changes Everything
Lead to Read KC’s Reading Is Everywhere program exists to ensure children have access to a wide selection of free, high-interest books — because access changes outcomes.
Share the Love: How Reading Brings Us Together
We have more than 75 couples, 30 families, and countless coworkers and friends who choose to read together, volunteer together, and invest together. As we move through February, we invite you to join us in sharing the love.
Share a Stronger Future
In 2026, Lead to Read KC celebrates 15 years of working alongside schools, volunteers, and partners to make literacy a priority in Kansas City.