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Five Finalists Have Been Chosen in the Teen Illustrator Contest!
The judges have voted and five finalists move on to the last round of judging! “This wasn’t easy,” said literary agent and contest judge, Ronnie Herman, of the Herman Agency.Read More…
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Tagged Celine Consolo, children's books, children's literacy, Darice Pollard, K is for Kids, Kaileen McHugh, literacy, Sarah Renfroe, teen illustrator contest, youth development, youth leadership
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Inspiring Work of 20 Young Artists Made Judging Difficult for Teen Illustrator Contest
“The Teen Illustrator Contest reveals the wealth of young talent we have here in Collier County;” said Karen Clawson, “our three judges faced tough decisions.”Read More…
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Meet The Judges & Author of Teen Illustrator Contest for “White Moon, Purple Sea and The Underwater Circus”
A prestigious line-up of judges watched closely as student leaders voted which 20 artists advanced to the next round in the Teen Illustrator Contest. Now they must select five.Read More…
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Twenty Teen Artists Advance as Semifinalists in K is for Kids Teen Illustrator Contest, Stage 2 Rules
K is for Kids’ students leaders have selected the 20 teen artists who will advance as semifinalists in the Teen Illustrator Contest, each of whom have the chance to win a $3,000 scholarship!Read More…
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Take a Look at the Semifinalists’ Initial Entries Submitted for the Teen Illustrator Contest
As 20 teen artists create new entries for the Teen Illustrator Contest for children’s book “White Moon, Purple Sea and the Underwater Circus”, we pause to see their first work.Read More…
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Tagged A, Adela Picard, Alyssa Joval-Octelus, Amanda Taylor, Celine Consolo, children's book authors, children's book illustrators, children's books, children's literacy, Daniela Gelvez, Darice Pollard, Jaime Esquivel Vega, K is for Kids, Kaileen McHugh, Karen D. Clawson, Madison Szittai, Marialaura Minnone, Mariana DiMercurio, Marlee Miller, Matt Sabin, Melanie Reyes, Nicole Fairbrother, Purple Sea and the Underwater Circus, Roosevertte Tourssaint, Sarah Renfroe, Selina Wagner, Stephanie Ali, White Moon, youth development, youth leadership
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Authors Join Students for 7th Annual Kids Celebrate Reading Book Fair
Thank you to our guest authors, student leaders, media specialists, teen photographer, B&N, kiddies and families for creating such warm memories at the 7th Annual K is for Kids Book Fair!Read More…
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Tagged Barnes & Noble, Barnes & Noble book fair, Bring a Book Bring a Friend, children's book authors, children's books, children's literacy, community service, K is for Kids, l, reading, school libraries, youth development, youth leadership
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Teen Illustrator Contest for Children’s Book: Entries Accepted Until MAY 2nd!
Spread the news: Teen artists, here is your chance to boost your resume, build your portfolio and possibly score a $3,000 scholarship prize!Read More…
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Tagged children's books, children's literacy, contest, Herman Agency, Jago, Jason Kurek, K is for Kids, Karen D. Clawson, literacy, reading, Ronnie Ann Herman, teen illustrator contest, teen illustrator scholarship, White Moon Purple Sea, White Moon Purple Sea and the Underwater Circus, youth development
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LIVE from NY! “Something to Talk About” with Bonnie Graham Starring Our Own 12th Grader, Nedgie Paul!
K is for Kids’ top student leader and spokesperson, Nedgie Paul, appears with Founder Karen Clawson on Bonnie Graham’s “Something to Talk About” TV.Read More…
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Tagged Alexis Martin, Barron Collier High School, Beth Lindemeyer, Bonnie Graham, C, children's books, children's literacy, Christine Stevenson, Climb Higher. Help Others, Collier County High Schools, Community Building, Craig Bouchard, Directorate of Student Agenda, DOSA, Florida First Lady Ann Scott, Hailey Lamb, Jonathan Bogue, Just Being Audrey, K is for Kids Foundation, Karen Clawson, literacy, Margaret Cardillo, Mario Chang, Matthew Colligan, Nedgie Paul, Nicholas Nolan, Operation:Outreach, Patrick Clawson Jr., reading, Something to Talk About, Teen Fashion Show, young entrepreneurs, young philanthropists, youth development, youth leadership
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Teen Fashion Show 2015: “K is for Kids delivers another countywide literacy project” – Naples Daily News
“TEEN FASHIONS RULE THE RUNWAY: K is for Kids delivers another countywide literacy project”- Naples Daily News, Sun., Feb. 22nd.Read More…
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Tagged Alexandra Barker, Alexis Martin, Arthrex, Barron Collier High School, Batya Maman, Cameryn Anthony, Collier County Public Schools, Comcast, Daylin Baez, Dezree MacDonough, Erin Clawson, Five Star Talent and Productions, Gabby McCann, Hadrien Roy, Jake Rochekke, K is for Kids, Kaileen McHugh, Kamilah Van, Karen Clawson, Kelly Wilson, leadership, literacy, Mario Chang, Nedgie Paul, Nicholas Nolan, Nicole Graney, Oscar Santiago Torres, Pat Clawson, Patrick Clawson Jr., Paul Mitchell The School Fort Myers, Rose Gelin, Sandra Lovos, Social Connect, Teen Fashion Show, Tracy Gray, Tyler Schult, youth development, youth leadership
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Naples Mayor Proclaims February as “Bring a Book, Bring a Friend” Month for Children’s Literacy
K is for Kids’ student leaders from three local high schools were on hand to hear Mayor John F/ Sorey III proclaim February as “Bring a Book, Bring a Friend” Month.Read More…
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