Reading Kit News Today

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This program is made for children from 3 years old to teenagers aged 17.

This year, over 5,300 children will receive WKAR Family Reading Kits. Made possible through community partnerships and donor support, the project is part of our commitment to supporting a culture of literacy across mid-Michigan communities.

Robin Pizzo / WKAR-MSU EAST LANSING, Mich., May 14, 2021 -- WKAR Public Media from Michigan State University collaborated with over 75 mid-Michigan organizations to provide 1,788 WKAR Family Reading Kits to families.   “As an educator, I understand the power of reading and how it unlocks the unlimited potential of children to learn, grow and achieve,” said  Robin Pizzo, WKAR director of education. WKAR provided kits targeted for prek-1st graders and 2nd - 4th graders. Each kit incl...