Reach Out and Read Kansas City

12/17/2025

Healthy bodies, healthy minds! 🌱🧠
Reach Out and Read is partnering with Dairy and West to bring 36,000+ books and healthy eating guidance to families across the West and Midwest during pediatric well-child visits. 📚✨ Check out curated booklists and nutrition resources, and make every storytime a moment to nourish growing minds and bodies.
https://reachoutandread.org/healthy-bodies-healthy-minds/

12/13/2025

✨ Swifties, this one’s for you 💛

If Taylor Swift’s "invisible string tying you to me" lyric gives you chills, you’ll love the children’s book The Invisible String by Patrice Karst.

It’s a heartwarming story about the unbreakable bonds that connect us to the ones we love—no matter the distance. 💫

Perfect for bedtime, storytime, or anytime you want to remind a child (or your inner child) that love is never far away. 💕

12/12/2025

JUST ONE WEEKEND LEFT to give the gift of a book to a Kansas City metro area family! 📚 Stop by, pick out a favorite story, and make a difference this holiday season.❤️

📍 Participating Locations:
Bluhawk: 7840 W 161st St, Overland Park, KS 66223
Country Club Plaza: 420 W 47th St, Kansas City, MO 64112
Leawood: 4751 W 117th St, Leawood, KS 66211
Oak Park Mall: 11323 W 95th St, Overland Park, KS 66214

12/09/2025

We are thrilled to announce that one of our talented board members has been featured in Jordan Peele's documentary, High Horse: The Black Cowboy, now streaming on Peacock. This is a significant milestone in showcasing the rich history of Black cowboys and their contributions. We couldn't be prouder of Trae Venerable for this achievement.

12/05/2025

12/02/2025

Last month, our team had the opportunity to attend the National Reach Out and Read Summit in Washington, D.C. This event allowed us to connect with our colleagues and engage in meaningful discussions about the future of our mission in promoting healthy literacy. Together, we can make a significant impact.

11/29/2025

November is Family Literacy Month—and you can help turn the page for a child’s future! 📚 Your gift provides books and literacy support for thousands of children in Kansas City, helping families build lifelong reading habits together. Give today and make a lasting impact: https://securelb.imodules.com/s/1312/endowment/clean.aspx?sid=1312&gid=1&pgid=2493&cid=4814&appealcode=WD

11/26/2025

Spread Holiday Cheer with a Book! Shop the Holiday Book Drive at local Barnes & Noble stores Nov. 1 - Dec. 15. Every book donated goes directly to children across our community. 📚 Stop by, pick out a favorite story, and make a difference this holiday season.❤️

📍 Participating Locations:
Bluhawk: 7840 W 161st St, Overland Park, KS 66223
Country Club Plaza: 420 W 47th St, Kansas City, MO 64112
Leawood: 4751 W 117th St, Leawood, KS 66211
Oak Park Mall: 11323 W 95th St, Overland Park, KS 66214