Patrick Mahomes reads Ella and One Great Race to 3,000 students.

Mahomes Challenges Kids to Take Literacy Seriously

Apr 6, 2026

Patrick Mahomes took time out to read to 3,000 children during Lead to Read KC’s rally on Thursday, April 2.

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Share the Love: How Reading Brings Us Together

Share the Love: How Reading Brings Us Together

Feb 1, 2026

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.

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Share a Stronger Future

Share a Stronger Future

Jan 20, 2026

In 2026, Lead to Read KC celebrates 15 years of working alongside schools, volunteers, and partners to make literacy a priority in Kansas City.

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