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Pictures tell the story of the Big Book Giveaway: Educators have fun shopping for free books, students happy to see and read them; over 2,500 left to give!
The pictures tell the story of the Big Book Giveaway, when media specialists and reading coaches began selecting books right through the week for teachers. Some shoppers had their children join them to help comb the shelves.Read More…
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Flashback: Nonprofits Join Together to Move a Mountain of Books for K is for Kids’ Big Book Giveaway!
How does a small teen-based organization move a mountain of books? With the help of friends! Northside Naples Kiwanis Club and AMI-Ft. Myers rounded up small work forces to help clear the shelves as the Book Warehouse closed its doors, ensuring its 10,000-book donation to […]Read More…
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“Power of Reading” Art Contest winners announced! Top four winning works on display in the Art Library at von Liebig Art Center
Visitors to the von Liebig Art Center may not know that it offers a wonderful Art Library, but venture upstairs this weekend and you’ll also discover a display of delightful and provocative art works by four young winners of K is for Kids’ “Power […]Read More…
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Author Dottie Withrow comes to Starbucks April 26th to read her new book “Chelsea Blue” to children.
Dottie Withrow comes to Starbucks at Crossroads Shopping Center during story time, 6-8 pm, to read her debut book “Four Winds Chelsea Blue,” a story about a young pup who runs away from home. Youngsters get free hot chocolate and a complimentary book signed […]Read More…
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“Big Book Giveaway” continues to distribute thousands of books for students and educators
Over 1,300 books were distributed the first day that K is for Kids invited ALL educators to come “shop” for books for their students and themselves at its Big Book Giveaway. At left, students at Lely High School show their happiness at discovering new […]Read More…
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FGCU Senior and K is for Kids intern Scott Sutton holds fun’raiser and is interviewed by Sheila at Sunny 106
Sunday was a big day for Scottie Sutton, an FGCU soon-to-be-graduate: he finished his K is for Kids internship with a fun’raiser at Tropical Smoothie Cafe then heard his first (pre-recorded) radio interview with Sheila at Sunny 106. At left, family entertainer Walt Timoney […]Read More…
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Operation:Literacy, an FGCU intern project, hosts finale tomorrow at Tropical Smoothie Cafe
Grab the kids and join us at Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Estero for the finale to Operation : Literacy, an FGCU intern project that brings the family together to celebrate reading while enjoying an afternoon of fun. Face painting, balloon twisting and prizes!Read More…
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Bob Harden interviews FGCU senior Scottie Sutton about K is for Kids
Listen to FGCU senior and soon-to-be graduate as he has his first LIVE radio interview on the Bob Harden Show. We think both men were awesome! Tell us what you think! Click “read more” to go to link.Read More…
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Naples Daily News features Big Book Giveaway as K is for Kids “fun’raising season” hits high gear
K is for Kids’ 10,000 Big Book Giveaway was featured in the Naples Daily News recently! Many thanks to reporter Lance Shearer for the wonderful write-up.Read More…
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Local Starbucks Launch Book Drive Fun’raiser benefiting K is for Kids Foundation
News Release: Starbucks Coffee Houses throughout Collier and Lee counties, in recognition of the company’s Global Month of Community Service running throughout April, is launching a book drive fun’raiser for K is for Kids Foundation in support of its mission to give children in […]Read More…
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