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Barnes & Noble Booksellers Launches 6th Annual Holiday Book Drive for Children in Need
The next time you’re shopping in Barnes & Noble at the Waterside Shops, Naples, please consider donating a book for a child in need during their 6th Annual Holiday Book Drive for K is for Kids. Read More…
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Tagged Barnes & Noble, book drive, Books, Community Building, community service, Holiday Book Drive, Jessica Olson, K is for Kids, leadership, literacy, Waterside Shops, youth development, youth leadership
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Great Things Happen When Creative Minds Unite: Students and Adults Join Forces for K is for Kids
Members of the board and advisory council met with student leaders for a Top Leaders Meeting on September 14th, thanks to a grant from the Community Foundation of Collier County. Read More…
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Tagged Books, Chuck Ardezzone, Community Building, Community Foundation of Collier County, community service, Gene Landrum, K is for Kids, Karen Clawson, literacy, Mario Chang, Nedgie Paul, Nicholas Nolan, Pat Clawson, Patrick Clawson Jr., reading, Susan Suarez, Vin Izzi, volunteerism, youth leadership
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Teens Form New Student Leadership Council 2013-14, Nominations Open for New Members
Teens from local high schools formed the new Student Leadership Council 2013-14 for K is for Kids. Nominations are now open for other leadership opportunities.Read More…
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Tagged Barnes & Noble book fair, Books, Bring a Book, Bring a Book Bring a Friend, children's literacy, Civic Engagement, community service, community service hours, fun'raiser, kids helping kids, leadership, literacy, media centers, reading, school libraries, Teen Fashion Show, youth development, youth leadership
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Summertime Story Series Launches with FGCU Students’ Visit to Kids at Brightest Horizons!
Our Summertime Story Series launched at Brightest Horizons, Ft. Myers with FGCU students singing to babies, reading to toddlers, speaking with students, giving books to each – A happy day!Read More…
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Tagged Andrew Prudente, Books, Brightest Horizons, child development, Civic Engagement, community service, FGCU, FGCU Eagles, Florida Gulf Coast University, Jessica Diaz, K is for Kids, leadership, Leo Garcia, literacy, Priscila Navarro, reading, school libraries, volunteers, youth development, youth leadership
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Top Readers Enjoy Unique Field Trip, Meet the Mayor, and More!
Top readers from Golden Terrace Elementary enjoyed a unique field trip celebrating their reading achievements and got to meet Naples Mayor John Sorrey III, too.Read More…
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Tagged Barnes & Noble, Books, Collier County Public Schools, community service, K is for Kids, Mayor John Sorrey III, reading, school libraries, Tamika Seaton, youth leadership
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Fun’raising Season to Giving Season: Joy of Literacy & Leadership Spreads to Children Across 37 Schools
K is for Kids’ students leaders have set new records in 2013 as they spread the joy of literacy and leadership to kids of all ages in 45 schools! Excitement feels the air…Read More…
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Tagged Books, Civic Engagement, Collier County Public Schools, Community Building, community service, K is for Kids, reading, school libraries, teens, volunteers, youth development, youth leadership
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“From the Heart Teen”
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…
Posted in Bring a Book, Bring a Friend® Fun'raisers, Events, Latest News, News, Photos & Videos, Programs, Top Stories
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Tagged Books, Bring a Book Bring a Friend, community service, From the Heart Teen Fashion Festival, Gigi's Children's Boutique, K is for Kids, reading, Rising Readers, school libraries, Southwest Florida Modeling Agency, teens, youth leadership
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Naples Daily Tells the Story of our Big Book Giveaway
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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Tagged Books, community service, K is for Kids, leadership, reading, school libraries, youth leadership
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From the Heart Teen Fashion Festival: Incredible!
The 2nd annual Teen Fashion Festival was incredible! The audience clapped, cheered, sang, and laughed. Reviews included “brilliant”, “great” and “wonderful.”Read More…
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Tagged Books, Children, community service, K is for Kids, literacy, reading, school libraries, teens, volunteers, youth leadership
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Charlie University: How FGCU Students Athletes Are Impacting Children in SWFL
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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Tagged Carrots for Charlie, Civic Engagement, community service, Dunk City, Eric McKnight, FGCU, FGCU Eagles, FGCU interns, John Maloney, K is for Kids, leadership, literacy, reading, social entrepreneurship, Sylvia Mariolan, youth development, youth leadership
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