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K is for Kids Writes Next Chapter in Mission

K is for Kids’ founding family writes next chapter in their mission to seek new and creative ways to uplift and inspire children through the joy of readingRead More…

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Rising Reader Book Awards – K is for Kids Honors Students in 31 Schools

Students from 31 Collier County Public Schools were honored this spring with Rising Reader Book Awards 2017, ending another record year for K is for Kids’ Readers and Leaders program.Read More…

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Children’s Book Author Juliana Howard Inspires Program for Authors and Adults

It’s always exciting when a guest author visits our kids, but especially when it’s Juliana Howard, author of “Catie the Copycat”!  Spurred by the smiles she inspires…Read More…

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Barnes & Noble Booksellers Launches 6th Annual Holiday Book Drive for Children in Need

The next time you’re shopping in Barnes & Noble at the Waterside Shops, Naples, please consider donating a book for a child in need during their 6th Annual Holiday Book Drive for K is for Kids. Read More…

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Immokalee Students, Happy for School Library’s New Books, Thank K is for Kids

Students at Village Oaks Elementary in Immokalee share their joy and appreciation upon seeing some of their favorite books in their school library, purchased with funds donated by K is for Kids Foundation.  Video by Stephanie Griffin, media specialist.Read More…

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LOCAL SUPER HERO STRIKES AGAIN!

K is for Kids donates a book to all students who take the reading pledge at Golden Terrace Elementary Intermediate though our Rising Readers program.Read More…

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“Power Up With Reading” Pep Rally

Golden Terrace Elementary Intermediate School students get a special treat this week, thanks to media specialist, Tiffany Weeks: a “Power Up With Reading” Pep Rally will be held on October 13th, and it’s set to get the kids cheering about reading while challenging them …Read More…Read More…

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RISING READERS Literacy Program Launches

K is for Kids is rolling out its new literacy program, RISING READERS. The initiative will help support media specialists’ efforts to encourage students to read more and advance their reading fluency while recognizing students’ reading achievements.Read More…

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New Books Donated to Ten School Libraries Serving Children Most In Need throughout Collier County

Ten school libraries were given new books for their students to check out plus more to take home and keep at the first Media Specialists meeting held at Gulf Coast High School on September 22nd, thanks to K is for Kids Foundation.Read More…

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