by Angela Pritchett | Apr 15, 2025 | Children's Development, Volunteer Spotlight
When Albert Ray first heard about Lead to Read KC, it wasn’t just another volunteer opportunity—it was a call to action. Working at Populous, Ray saw colleagues volunteering as reading mentors at Citizens of the World Charter School and was immediately intrigued. “I...
by Angela Pritchett | Apr 15, 2025 | Children's Development, Partner Spotlight
For more than a century, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Beta Lambda Chapter, has been a leader in community service, mentorship, and education in Kansas City. The local chapter, established in January 1919, continues that legacy through programs that uplift and empower...
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 Angela Pritchett | Feb 11, 2025 | Children's Development, Literacy at Home, Partner Spotlight
Lead to Read KC partners with the Kansas City Police Department to place Reading Is Everywhere books with their Social Services Section. Supervisor Tamara McIntosh manages a team of six Social Services Specialists, one at each Patrol Station. “We serve alongside...
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...
