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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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Big Book Giveaway Continues! Opening day was a huge success. Doors are now open to ALL educators throughout Collier & Lee counties.
The Big Book Giveaway was a huge success! Participants “shopped” for free books for their libraries, enjoyed a free lunch courtesy of Cypress Self Storage, and shared more smiles than we could count. Now the doors will open for ALL EDUCATORS to come choose […]Read More…
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Golden Gate Elementary School Media Specialist Receives Free Books for Students, Wins Prize at Big Book Giveaway
Marcia Kolmann, media specialist at Golden Gate Elementary School came to K is for Kids’ Big Book Giveaway held at Cypress Self Storage in Naples knowing she had the chance to shop for free new books for her students, but she was surprised to learn she […]Read More…
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Big Book Giveaway Project, Morning of the Event: Nonfiction for Young Adults room ready thanks to Vivian and Margie
Thanks to volunteer Margie Bluestein (at right) with the aid of former Book Warehouse manager, Vivian Hadding, the Nonfiction for Young Adults room was ready just minutes before Collier County’s media specialists arrived to preview the Big Book Giveaway.Read More…
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Fun’raising season and literacy month brings in thousands of books for local children. A warm thank you to our generous donors and fun’raisers!
It’s been our most successful fun’raising season yet! Thousands of books have been donated by local businesses and community members throughout K is for Kids’ fun’raising season and Bring a Book, Bring a Friend for Children’s Literacy Month.Read More…
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