Lead to Read KC is partnering with 15 independent bookstores through Aug. 23 to collect new and like-new children’s books.
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KC organization marks 15 years fighting literacy crisis with metro-wide book drive
Lead to Read KC is partnering with 15 independent bookstores through Aug. 23 to collect new and like-new children’s books.
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The Data Is In: Reading Mentors Help Students Close the Gap Twice as Fast
For 15 years, Lead to Read KC has operated on a fairly simple belief: when a child has consistent access to books, individualized attention, and a caring adult who makes reading feel worthwhile, something changes. This year, we have more evidence than ever that it...
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Lead to Read KC launches metro-wide book drive
Local group Lead to Read KC is partnering with independent bookstores across the metro for a book drive. Lead to Read KC director Rhea LeGrande breaks down what you need to know.
Kansas City sports leaders highlight literacy ahead of World Cup
Representatives from Sporting KC, Kansas City Current and the Kansas City Royals attended, along with Bob Kendrick with the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum.
Mahomes encourages KC kids to read at Lead to Read KC event
Thousands of Kansas City students got a high-energy lesson in literacy Thursday, thanks to a visit from Patrick Mahomes.
Mahomes took break from rehab to read to kids. About 3,000 of them
Chiefs quarterback made his annual trip to T-Mobile Center on Thursday to do something special for kids in Kansas City.
Patrick Mahomes leads reading rally for 3,000 Kansas City students
Chiefs quarterback reads with kids at annual Lead to Read KC celebration
Patrick Mahomes featured at Lead to Read’s massive T-Mobile literacy rally
The event provides incentive for students participating in Lead to Read mentorship and Read for 15 programs.