Magazine and comic book readers are enthusiasts about the titles that they read, which reflect the active interests that they are passionate about. This is why inserting magazines and comicsContinue reading “These 1st – 4th Graders are College Bound”
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Who, What, Where, When, Why magazines for literacy?
At MagazineLiteracy.org, we love to celebrate the amazing work being done at the literacy agencies that help us to get the magazines you love into the hands, hearts, and homesContinue reading “Who, What, Where, When, Why magazines for literacy?”
Coffee lovers give the gift of summer magazine reading to neighbors
I stopped in for a cup of coffee at Starbucks today and already found wonderful magazine donations piling up in our wooden KinderHarvest bin, including Bicycle and Entertainment Weekly. KeepContinue reading “Coffee lovers give the gift of summer magazine reading to neighbors”
Starbucks coffee shops sow first-ever KinderHarvest magazine recycling collection from consumers to meet grassroots literacy needs
Combining their well-known passion for environmental and literacy causes, Princeton area Starbucks are among the first consumer shops in the nation to rollout the KinderHarvest magazine recycling drive for childrenContinue reading “Starbucks coffee shops sow first-ever KinderHarvest magazine recycling collection from consumers to meet grassroots literacy needs”
Walking the talk in a cobbler's shoes
I was caught off-guard a bit recently when someone asked about what magazines I like to read. Of course I have many favorites and always have. It’s fun to findContinue reading “Walking the talk in a cobbler's shoes”
Kindergarten KinderHarvest Coast to Coast
We now have two kindergarten teachers, Ron in San Francisco and Katie in Boston, organizing KinderHarvest efforts with or for their students, giving us coast to coast activity and representingContinue reading “Kindergarten KinderHarvest Coast to Coast”
Dream things that never were and say why not
I was recently asked if the Magazine Publishers Family Literacy Project was a person, who would it be? I choose Robert Kennedy whose inspiration is a driving force for generationsContinue reading “Dream things that never were and say why not”
Podcasts, Flickr, and MySpace, oh my! Web 2.0 turns the table – delivering magazines to children and families hungry to read and succeed
With words worth a thousand pictures, we’ve hit on a powerful means to connect our literacy champions to the vast web of need and possibilities in every community across theContinue reading “Podcasts, Flickr, and MySpace, oh my! Web 2.0 turns the table – delivering magazines to children and families hungry to read and succeed”
The Three R's of Literacy – Read, Recycle, & Reuse
Near Earth Day, 2006, MagazineLiteracy.org launched KinderHarvest, an effort that combines the three R’s of education – reading, writing, and arithmetic – with the three R’s of recycling – reduce,Continue reading “The Three R's of Literacy – Read, Recycle, & Reuse”
KinderHarvest – magazines and groceries come together to feed kids hungry to read
When you think of magazines and groceries, the first thing that might come to mind are those celebrities looking out at you from the magazine rack in the supermarket checkoutContinue reading “KinderHarvest – magazines and groceries come together to feed kids hungry to read”
Katrina Stories from Gulf Coast Children – the Boys and Girls Clubs Rebuild
The following are moving and compelling first hand accounts of Hurricane Katrina written by children whose homes, communities, and whose Boys and Girls Clubs of the Gulf Coast were destroyedContinue reading “Katrina Stories from Gulf Coast Children – the Boys and Girls Clubs Rebuild”
Stacie J. Makes TIME For Kids at PS 242 in Harlem
Stacie J., a successful entrepreneur, fashion model, and actor, who appeared on Donald Trump’s The Apprentice TV show, today joined with teachers and 4th grade students in the after-school programContinue reading “Stacie J. Makes TIME For Kids at PS 242 in Harlem”
Happiness and Hope for a Boy Learning to Read
A teacher wrote me today about a boy helped by MagazineLiteracy.org. It’s a precious story about the human spirit, and about helping, happiness, and hope that cannot hold a pricetag.Continue reading “Happiness and Hope for a Boy Learning to Read”
Parents Praise Project
One of the most important goals of the Magazine Publishers Family Literacy Project is to promote family literacy – to help children and families experience and enjoy reading together. WeContinue reading “Parents Praise Project”
Spider a Hit at Moraine Meadows Elementary School
Our wonderful teacher/literacy agent at Moraine Meadows Elementary School has provided an inspiring report on how they are using Spider magazine in their classroom. Special thanks to Pretium Partners, Inc.Continue reading “Spider a Hit at Moraine Meadows Elementary School”