by Terri E. Barnes | Feb 16, 2024 | Literacy at Home
“The child that is not embraced by the village will burn it down to feel it’s warmth.” African Proverb As I reflect on the recent tragedy following the Super Bowl parade, this quote comes to mind. I am also thinking about all of the little people, and how their brains...
by Angela Pritchett | Oct 30, 2023 | Children's Development, Literacy at Home, Media, Media 2023
Lead to Read and Turn the Page KC reached out to the Turner School District with a unique proposal: a book vending machine. Recognizing the potential and the community benefits, the early childhood program staff embraced it. The machine now resides at Turner Sixth...
by Traci Murphy | Jul 13, 2023 | Literacy at Home
The new school year may be just around the corner, but there’s still plenty of time to get children excited about reading. The easiest way? By reading with them. According to the US Department of Education, parents (or guardians) who read to their children and have...
by Traci Murphy | Jan 25, 2023 | Literacy at Home
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.* Congressman Garcia isn’t...
by Traci Murphy | Aug 13, 2021 | Literacy at Home, Organization Updates
If you know Lead to Read KC, you know we pair adult Reading Mentors with elementary students. But did you know we also give books to teachers for their classroom libraries — and put books in the hands of children to encourage reading at home? After 18 months of...
by Martha Conradt | Jun 24, 2021 | Literacy at Home, Organization Updates
Since the launch of Lead to Read KC in 2011, we have stood for inclusiveness and respect. So, when we heard about We’re All Weird! — a new children’s book by local author Kristen Heath — we wanted to share the book’s powerful message of inclusivity and kindness with...
