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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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Tagged children's book authors, children's books, Community Building, education, K is for Kids, leadership, literacy, reading, teen illustrator contest, youth development, youth leadership
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Students Compete for “Y.E.S. Comp” – K is for Kids Young Entrepreneur Scholarship Competition
Hadrien Roy and Tyler Schult of Barron Collier High, Daylin Baez of Lorenzo Walker Technical High, and Diana Alas of Lely High are the three finalists in the Y.E.S. Competition!Read More…
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Tagged Daylin Baez, Diana Alaz, Hadrien Roy, K is for Kids, literacy, Pat Clawson, Tiffany McQuaid, Tyler Schult, Vincent Izzi, Young Entrepreneur, youth leadership
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Students Read Their Way to the Top: Golden Terrace Elementary School Youngsters First to Earn K is for Kids Top Reader Book Awards
Eleven students literally read their way to the top this school year and became the first Collier County students to earn K is for Kids’ 2015 Top Reader Book Awards.Read More…
Posted in Kids We Help, Latest News, News, Programs, Schools & Non-Profits, Top Stories, Volunteer
Tagged children's literacy, Dolphin Transporation, education, Golden Terrace Elementary Intermediate, K is for Kids, literacy, Rising Readers, school libraries, Tiffany Weeks, youth development, youth leadership
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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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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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Entry Deadline Extended to Apr. 17th for K is for Kids’ Young Entrepreneur Scholarship Competition!
Teachers asked & we replied! Entry deadline has been extended to Fri., Apr. 17th for our Young Entrepreneur Scholarship Competition. Selected semifinalists have one month to complete their project.Read More…
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Tagged Community Building, community service, Craig Bouchard, education, K is for Kids, Karen D. Clawson, leadership, literacy, McQuaid & Co., Nedgie Paul, Nicholas Nolan, Operation Outreach, Pat Clawson, reading, Tiffany McQuaid, Vin Izzi, young entrepreneurs, young executives, young philanthropists, youth development, youth leadership
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Kids, Get Set to Fun’raise at 7th Annual K is for Kids Book Fair Sat., Feb. 28th at Barnes & Noble
Kids, get set to fun’raise at the 7th Annual “Kids Celebrate Reading” Book Fair on Sat., Feb. 28, 12-4 pm, Barnes & Noble, The Waterside Shops, Naples. Bring a Book, Bring a Friend!Read More…
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Tagged Adventures of Ai, Barnes & Noble book fair, Bring a Book Bring a Friend, children's book authors, children's literacy, Friends of the School Library, K is for Kids, leadership, literacy, Rising Readers, school libraries, youth development, youth leadership
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