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Founder’s Letter of Gratitude to YOU
Our founder shares why she is sending You a letter of gratitude.Read More…
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Our first ‘class’ of graduating seniors head off to college after finishing a record year for K is for Kids
What a milestone we hit this year as 100% of our graduating seniors continue on to college! Indeed, this past year was a banner year for our young, prolific powerhouse!Read More…
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Tagged book fairs, community service, education, K is for Kids, literacy, Mayor Bill Barnett, teens, volunteers
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Book drive at Crunch helps fuel kiddies’ appetites for new books as our summer story time series takes off
We thank all those who are dropping off books at Crunch-Naples — the basket keeps overflowing with wonderful new stories for children to enjoy this summer. Check out all the beautiful books…. Pictured at left: In July, little ones are enjoying books and coloring […]Read More…
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Comcast airs teens’ PSA
Have you seen our teens on cable yet? Thanks to Comcast, K is for Kids’ headline sponsor, you can catch these teen leaders in action.Read More…
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Tagged Alexis Martin, Books, Civic Engagement, Community Building, Daniella Alban, Erin Clawson, George Hiller, Jessica Cederquist, K is for Kids, leadership, literacy, PSA, reading, school libraries, teens, volunteers, youth development, youth leadership
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Starbucks is #1 in my book!
Thank you, Starbucks, for collecting books for us to read this summer!Read More…
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Beautiful books collected for communities’ youngsters by Starbucks in Lee & Collier counties
Starbucks’ book drives throughout Lee and Collier counties have ended. Now our teen volunteers are busy at work, sorting and organizing the beautiful bounty so that we may get the books into the hands of children.Read More…
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Share the wealth of reading! Drop off a book at Starbucks.
Children in need will have new books to read this summer thanks to Starbucks! Just two days left to drop off books! Read the news release here or see the pics by clicking “read more”.Read More…
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“Power of Reading” and “Power of the Word” Art Exhibitions move to Vineyards Community Center
The colorful and often provocative artworks by Manatee Middle School students are on display through the rest of May at the Vineyards Community Center. Sponsored by K is for Kids.Read More…
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K is for Kids: Building a Foundation for Good Reading Habits: A Naples Daily News Editorial.
K is for Kids gains a bit of recognition for its work in helping teachers build a community of strong readers. Read the editorial on naplesnews.com or click on the pic…Read More…
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More happy shoppers at Big Book Giveaway! Teachers, sign up today.
Shoppers are leaving our giveaway with big smiles and bags overflowing. Teachers may still sign up to come shop for free books. Haven’t seen the story about the 10,000-book donation to K is for Kids? Read More…
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