Our dedicated volunteer Reading Mentors are caring, dependable adults in the lives of the students we serve. But did you know spending one-to-one time with a child builds healthy brain connections at any age? 

Check out our guest blog post on Nonprofit Connect to learn more about how positive relationships with adults can change a child’s life — and how Lead to Read KC's diversified programming is supporting our students’ social-emotional learning and getting more books into the hands of young readers. 

April is National Volunteer Month. Many thanks to all who make our program possible! We will recognize our Reading Mentors at Get Schooled on June 4. Join us! Read the Get Schooled article below for details.

Are you a Reading Mentor? Be sure to watch for details from your Site Coordinator about the end-of-year reading celebration for your school. We're thrilled that each of the nearly 700 students in our reading mentoring program are being gifted a brand-new book. Many students in our virtual program will get to meet their Reading Mentors in person for the first time at a celebration!

Join us for Get Schooled: Get in the Game on Saturday, June 4, at 5:30 p.m.! We're taking over The North Club at Arrowhead Stadium for an immersive adventure, including tasty cocktails, a sit-down dinner, entertainment and an awesome auction. 

Buy your tickets today for the opportunity to take a behind-the-scenes tour of Arrowhead Stadium the night of the event. (Space is limited. Ticket holders will be the first to be notified when they can book their spot on the tour.) Tickets for this fun, sports-themed event are $125 each. Get into the spirit by wearing your favorite team attire!

Many thanks to our generous sponsors!

And, thanks to our emcees, Haley Harrison and Len Jennings of KMBC 9 News! 

No matter how you participate, your support will help Lead to Read KC students build a brighter future. Thank you!

Check out this wonderful article on Lead to Read KC in The Kansas City Beacon. Many thanks to The Beacon for the thoughtful coverage — and to our Reading Mentors for all they do to support our students!

Please share this article to help spread the word about our diversified programming and how people can get involved. 

Kansas City children need our support now more than ever. It takes a community to build a community of readers. You can help!

By using Lead to Read KC's Community Ticket link, you will receive a discount on tickets to any Community Partner Home Game. And, $3 from each ticket you purchase will be donated to Lead to Read KC.  

You can choose from dozens of Community Partner Games throughout the season, with options for Lower Level or View Level seats. 

HY-VEE | Now through April 30, Lead to Read KC will receive a $1 donation from each purchase of the $2.50 reusable red "My Heart" Bag at the Hy-Vee Store located at 5330 N.W. 64th Street, Kansas City, MO. Thank you, Hy-Vee!

READING CELEBRATIONS |  Watch for details from your Site Coordinator about our end-of-year celebrations. Questions about the schedule? Please contact your Site Coordinator or allison@leadtoreadkc.org.

GET SCHOOLED |  Tickets are now on sale for our fourth-annual Get Schooled fundraising event. Join us on Saturday, June 4! Learn more.

JUNETEENTH |  Visit our booth at the Juneteenth Heritage Festival in the 18th and Vine District between 12 noon - 6 p.m. on Saturday, June 18! More details about the event and volunteer opportunities will be in the next newsletter. Questions? Contact linda@leadtoreadkc.org.