Tag Archives: children’s literacy

Inspiring Work of 20 Young Artists Made Judging Difficult for Teen Illustrator Contest

“The Teen Illustrator Contest reveals the wealth of young talent we have here in Collier County;” said Karen Clawson, “our three judges faced tough decisions.”Read More…

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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…

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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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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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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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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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Students Create PSAs for Adventures of Ai Video Game Contest and World Charity Cup for K is for Kids

Check out the cool videos created and produced by K is for Kids student leaders – the PSA by Gulf Coast High School’s film team is airing on cable TV, thanks to Comcast! Read More…

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Nedgie Goes to New York! Teen Spokesperson for K is for Kids Visits the Big Apple

Nedgie Paul, top student leader and spokesperson for K is for Kids, traveled recently to New York City with founder Karen Clawson to speak at a national publicity summit about the foundation’s leading teens and the creative ways they were helping children in need …Read More…Read More…

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