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Our blog is like a choose-your-own-adventure book, with a great Lead to Read KC story on every page. Read recent posts and explore an archive dating back to 2012.
Help Fill Our Bookshelves This Summer
Did you know letting children choose their own books leads to more engaged readers and learners?1 You can help get books into the hands of children across Kansas City by hosting a book drive for Lead to Read KC. With more than 50 community partners, Lead to Read...
A Lesson in Savings
When Ben Bravence, a portfolio manager with UMB Bank, heard about Lead to Read KC, he knew it was something he wanted to be a part of.“I consider reading my biggest hobby,” Bravence said. “So when a couple of co-workers, who were Reading Mentors, told me about Lead to...
Reading Mentors Create Classrooms Full of Confident Readers
After almost 12 years of placing Reading Mentors in classrooms, the Lead to Read KC team has become a valued literacy partner for teachers. So what do teachers have to say about the impact Lead to Read KC is having in their classrooms? For one thing, they say Lead to...
Increasing literacy rates in Northeast schools
In a James Elementary first grade classroom, students are paired off with adults, quietly reading or working on sight words. Their mentors are volunteers with Lead to Read KC, an organization working to increase the literacy rates in young students. Read at Northeast...
The Impact of Black Authors and Their Stories on Young Readers
When children from diverse backgrounds are represented in literature, they see positive images of themselves and their communities, which can counter stereotypes and promote inclusiveness. Representation also helps children understand and appreciate the rich diversity...