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...
by Martha Conradt | Mar 3, 2021 | Children's Development, Organization Updates
March is National Reading Month, and students need reading support now more than ever. According to an article from The Hechinger Report, data shows kids are behind in reading achievement because of COVID-19, especially in the early grades: The share of first graders...
by Martha Conradt | Jun 23, 2020 | Organization Updates
Lead to Read KC is pleased to partner with local children’s therapist and author Vladimir Sainte for a second year. The goal of our partnership, which includes author visits and sharing Vladimir’s books with our students and teaching partners, is to promote...
by Martha Conradt | Oct 4, 2019 | Organization Updates
Readers on the Rooftop was a great event—thank you! We’re grateful to: WeWork for donating the stunning event space; J. Rieger & Co., Manny’s Mexican Restaurant and signatureeventskc for providing awesome drinks and appetizers; Kansas City Life Insurance Company...
by Martha Conradt | May 8, 2019 | Organization Updates
More than 200 Lead to Read KC supporters celebrated a great year of reading at Freedom Interiors’ fabulous showroom during our Spring Into Happy event. Thank you to all who attended! Special thanks to our event sponsors: Amigoni Urban Winery, CBIZ, ConvergeOne,...
by Martha Conradt | Feb 7, 2019 | Organization Updates
Lead to Read KC is pleased to be partnering with local children’s therapist and author Vladimir Sainte to share his new book Just Like a Hero with our partner schools. This initiative is made possible with support from Reading Mentor Jacob Schwartz and a generous...
