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The 7th Annual Non-Event is Here!

April 12, 2012

This spring 2012, Ready Readers will host our very popular fundraiser, the Non-Event.  Ready Readers sends you a fun invitation, you reply, and then you stay home to spend time with family, friends, or reading a book.  The Non-Event is … Continue reading


Growing Vegetable Soup

April 6, 2012

Thanks to a generous grant from The Monsanto Fund, 7,700 preschool-age children from low-income communities in our program received a copy of the book, Growing Vegetable Soup, by Lois Ehlert. With the support from The Magic House and PNC Bank, … Continue reading


Ready Readers Trivia and Silent Auction Event – MAY 18, 2012

March 16, 2012

Reserve your table today at Ready Readers Annual Trivia and Silent Auction event on Friday, May 18, 2012 at the Kirkwood Community Center, 111 South Geyer Road, 63122. Doors open at 6:00 pm with a silent auction. Trivia begins at … Continue reading


Ferguson Bicycle Shop Will Donate to Ready Readers

February 8, 2012

Spring is Right Around the Corner! If you are thinking about buying a new bike or having your bike tuned, help Ready Readers by visiting the Ferguson Bicycle Shop! Between February 8 and April 14, 2012, the Ferguson Bicycle Shop … Continue reading


Record Attendance at Ready Readers’ Annual ITC Fundraiser

February 2, 2012

On January 29, 2012, more than 300 people attended Ready Readers’ Annual Imaginary Theatre Company (ITC) Benefit at Clayton High School. ITC donated the performance of their musical, “Puss in Boots.” Before the performance, activities for the kids were led … Continue reading


Ready Readers Awarded 2012 PNC Project Grant

Ready Readers thanks the Arts and Education Council for a 2012 PNC Project Grant Award! With this award, Ready Readers will be able to purchase and distribute 400 new, personalized copies of the book, White Rabbit’s Color Book, to 400 … Continue reading


Give A Special Holiday Gift!

December 2, 2011

HONOR SOMEONE SPECIAL THIS HOLIDAY SEASON WITH A GIFT TO READY READERS!! A tribute gift is a thoughtful and impactful way to celebrate a special person by giving the gift of reading.  When you order a Ready Readers’ tribute card, the … Continue reading


Isaac Bruce Shows Support for Ready Readers

November 22, 2011

Isaac Bruce, former St. Louis Rams wide receiver, read the classic, “The Little Engine That Could” to students at Dunbar School on November 17th.  In partnership with Ready Readers, Bruce also donated 7,000 new, personalized copies of the book to … Continue reading


Holiday Book Drive at Barnes & Noble

November 1, 2011

The Barnes and Noble at West County Mall, and the Barnes and Noble at The Shoppes at Cross Keys, have chosen Ready Readers as their “Holiday Charity”.  From November 1 through December 25, when you make a purchase for yourself, you will … Continue reading


Fall Workshop for Volunteer Readers

October 6, 2011

Volunteer readers are invited to our free, fall workshop, “How to Get the Most Out of the Book Giveaway Experience,” on Tuesday, October 18 at 6:30 pm at the Ready Readers office, 1974 Innerbelt Business Center Drive. Lisa Greening, Executive … Continue reading