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Help Fill Our Bookshelves This Summer
It’s the end of the school year and our bookshelves are a little bare. Learn how you can help get books into the hands of children across Kansas City.
Traci Murphy • May 24, 2023
A Lesson in Savings
You’re never too young to learn about savings. Learn how one Reading Mentor’s day job carries over into his reading sessions.
Traci Murphy • April 25, 2023
Reading Mentors Create Classrooms Full of Confident Readers
Learn what teachers from across Kansas City are saying about the difference Lead to Read KC is making in their classrooms.
Traci Murphy • March 30, 2023
The Impact of Black Authors and Their Stories on Young Readers
Learn more about Black authors who create a reflection of the Black experience for young readers.
Traci Murphy • Feb. 21, 2023
Patrick Mahomes is MVP On and Off the Field
Congratulations to Patrick Mahomes on being named the NFL’s Most Valuable Player, his second MVP honor so far this year! He was named MVP by the Professional Football Writers of America (PFWA) last month.
Traci Murphy • Feb. 9, 2023
Graphic novels get young readers off to a strong start
For beginning readers, the mix of appealing visuals and limited text can be motivating. Learn how graphic novels are a gateway to reading.
Traci Murphy • Jan. 25, 2023
Reading Mentor recruits friends and family
Reading Mentors make the best recruiters. Learn how one Reading Mentor recruited his friends and family to join him.
Traci Murphy • Dec. 19, 2022
Caring relationships make a difference
Learn how relationships with caring adults can make a world of difference in the life of a child.
Traci Murphy • Nov. 28, 2022
Reading and economic opportunity
Learn more about the relationship between reading and earning power.
Traci Murphy • Sept. 30, 2022
We are a designated United Way organization
Lead to Read KC is now a designated United Way organization! That means every dollar of your donation will come directly to us.
Traci Murphy • Sept. 1, 2022