Here in Kansas City, leading looks like sitting down and reading a good book with a great kid. I’m so grateful to be leading alongside each of you.
Together, We Made an Impact
Together, we made an impact to be incredibly proud of this year. More of you are reading with us than ever. More students are getting world class tutoring than ever. More books are waiting for kiddos than ever. More author visits are happening than ever. Yes, more work is to be done, but if any city can do it, it is us.
Patio Reads
A few nights ago I was sitting on my patio, reading a good book, sipping a cool drink, and feeling so lucky. You know those moments? They’re imbued with that peaceful, contented type of joy that comes from deep within. I frequently get these moments when there’s a...
Mentor Moment
Recently Mike McGuire’s sessions as a Reading Mentor at Genesis School inspired him to get creative.
District Receives Book Vending Machine
Royals employees took some time to visit Pitcher Elementary and spread the joy and importance of reading.
AASL Commends Lead to Read KC
Royals employees took some time to visit Pitcher Elementary and spread the joy and importance of reading.
Closing the Reading Literacy Gap
Royals employees took some time to visit Pitcher Elementary and spread the joy and importance of reading.
Boost literacy by supporting these four nonprofits
Royals employees took some time to visit Pitcher Elementary and spread the joy and importance of reading.
One-third of 3rd graders struggle to read
Royals employees took some time to visit Pitcher Elementary and spread the joy and importance of reading.
Local Realtors Give Back
Royals employees took some time to visit Pitcher Elementary and spread the joy and importance of reading.




