Category: Programs

Dunk City’s Eric McKnight Delivers Message to Students: Study Hard, Never Give Up on Your Dreams

Posted on June 8, 2013 by kdclawson

Dunk City’s Men’s Basketball player Eric McKnight delivered a powerful message to young students, appearing on behalf of K is for Kids.Read More…

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Video Released of Teen Fashion Festival!

Posted on March 13, 2013 by kdclawson

The video of From the Heart Teen Fashion Festival is here thanks to Jor’El Schustrin & ITZ Media / SWFL Charity TV! Photo by Abby Tierney, Barron Collier High student.Read More…

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“From the Heart Teen”

Posted on March 10, 2013 by kdclawson

We couldn’t be prouder! Our student leaders’ fashion show is featured in today’s Naples Daily News. Teens, stand tall: You ARE K is for Kids! Photo by Gavin Vary, FGCU intern.Read More…

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Celebrate Reading: Teens Giving Kids More Dreams to Dream and Books to Read.

Posted on February 28, 2013 by kdclawson

Read what K is for Kids’ student leaders achieved during their month-long celebration of reading and books. Photo by Caitlin Vaughan, Barron Collier High student.Read More…

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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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“Kids Celebrate Reading” Book Fair on February 23rd: An Afternoon Filled with Fun for Kids!

Posted on February 21, 2013 by kdclawson

The 5th Annual “Kids Celebrate Reading” Book Fair on Saturday, February 23rd from noon to 3 p.m. features an afternoon filled with fun for all the kids!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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WAVV 101.1 FM Radio Spotlights Upcoming “Kids Celebrate Reading” Book Fair on February 23rd.

Posted on February 19, 2013 by kdclawson

Listen to the radio spot about our upcoming 5th Annual “Kids Celebrate Reading” Book Fair at Barnes & Noble at the Waterside Shops in Naples this Saturday.Read More…

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The Bob Harden Show: K is for Kids Founder talks about upcoming “Kids Celebrate Reading” Book Fair

Posted on February 18, 2013 by kdclawson

Karen Clawson spoke on The Bob Harden Show about the Foundation and the 5th annual “Kids Celebrate Reading” Book Fair on February 23rd.Read More…

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“N is for Naples” Children’s Book Author to Headline 5th Annual “Kids Celebrate Reading” Book Fair

Posted on February 11, 2013 by kdclawson

Lisa Trebilcock will be signing her popular book N is for Naples for children at the 5th annual “Kids Celebrate Reading” Book Fair, Saturday, February 23rd at Barnes & Noble.Read More…

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