Category: Photos & Videos

Naples Daily Tells the Story of our Big Book Giveaway

Posted on February 27, 2013 by kdclawson

K is for Kids’ book giveaway for students at Golden Terrace Elementary was featured in the Naples Daily News. Read Lance Shearer’s story at naplesnews.com.Read More…

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K is for Kids: Helping School Libraries, Placing More Books in Students’ Hands

Posted on February 21, 2013 by kdclawson

K is for Kids will host its annual “shopping spree” for media specialists to purchase new books for students on February 23rd at Barnes & Noble. Photo by Maribel Dearmas.Read More…

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K is for Kids Spokespersons & FGCU Interns Earn an “A” for Interview with Wild Bill, Fox4 Morning Blend

Posted on February 1, 2013 by kdclawson

John Maloney and Brigitte Papica had their first TV interview on Fox 4’s Morning Blend with Wild Bill, the show’s popular co-host. The show aired on Monday, February 4th.Read More…

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Charlie University: How FGCU Students Athletes Are Impacting Children in SWFL

Posted on January 15, 2013 by kdclawson

Florida Gulf Coast University student athletes approached K is for Kids to partner with them for a Civic Engagement project promoting healthy habits for children.Read More…

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Top sponsor GL Homes: Helping K is for Kids promote reading in neighborhood schools

Posted on January 3, 2013 by kdclawson

GL Homes Vice President Tambra Wolfe, shown at left, presents Marina Moussa, K is for Kids’ student ambassador and FGCU intern, with a donation of $1,000. Read More…

Posted in Latest News, Photos & Videos, Programs, Top Stories, Volunteer | Tagged books for kids, Bring a Book Bring a Friend, children's literacy, GL Homes, K is for Kids, leadership, literacy, Marina Moussa, school libraries, Tambra Wolfe, youth leadership | Comments Off

Teen Spokespersons’ PSAs Released for
“From the Heart” Teen Fashion Festival!

Posted on November 29, 2012 by kdclawson

Student spokespersons have released two PSAs for the “From the Heart” Teen Fashion Festival, inviting others to join the community project promoting children’s literacy and leadership. The event is being presented by Health Management Associates, Barron Collier High School and K is for Kids Foundation […]Read More…

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“E is for Everybody loves Eric!” — Wild Bill Wood, Morning Blend

Posted on November 10, 2012 by kdclawson

“‘E’ is for ‘Everybody loves Eric!’” were the words chosen by “Wild Bill” Wood to wrap up Eric McKnight’s appearance as a K is for Kids spokesman on the popular Fox 4 Morning Blend show on Friday. An FGCU men’s basketball player and communications major, Eric […]Read More…

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FGCU Volunteers Make Young Friends at RCMA

Posted on October 18, 2012 by kdclawson

We bet you’ll agree it’s heartwarming to see big kids helping little kids. K is for Kids thanks our FGCU student volunteers for creating a memorable afternoon for RCMA youngsters on Wednesday and to Starbucks-Collier County for collecting the books for these children. The […]Read More…