Acting upon a resolution submitted by the Missouri Association of School Librarians (MASL) the American Association of School Librarians (AASL) formally commends Lead to Read KC. The nonprofit is one of twenty outstanding programs, events, and products recognized in...
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Got a Token? Get a Book!
When the huge box appeared in the hallway of Kansas City International Academy with a sign that read “What is in here?” students made all kinds of fun guesses and couldn’t wait to find out. Everyone gathered on October 23 and cheered as the box was removed to reveal a...
Reading For Life Kicks Off Fifth Year
“Who can tell me about a big feeling they have sometimes?” local author Vladimir Sainte asked the first and second graders at Melcher Elementary School. As part of his visit to the school, Sainte helped the students identify emotions also felt by Will, the main...
Reading is Everywhere(SM) Expands
We put out the call over the summer asking our corporate sponsors, community partners, and Lead to Read KC social followers to help us fill our bookcases. And oh baby, did you deliver! We received thousands of books from drives, donations, and drop-offs. You might be...
Closing the Reading Literacy Gap
While many factors have led to a lag in reading competency — especially the pandemic — Lead to Read KC is working to raise literacy levels by partnering with KC-area schools to bring reading mentors into classrooms. read on Community voice
Boost literacy by supporting these four nonprofits
Higher reading proficiency has proven health, financial and environmental outcomes. Here’s what you can do to help Kansas City’s literacy levels. read on KC Today