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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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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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