Ready Readers Blog
From fundraisers and training workshops to volunteer profiles and spotlights on schools, find out what’s happening at Ready Readers!
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
Jazz Benefit Performance for Ready Readers
Internationally acclaimed jazz pianist, Peter Martin, will be playing a benefit concert for Ready Readers on Saturday, October 29 at 7:00 pm at the home of Dan and Mary Riew. Tickets for the performance are $125 per person. Seating is … Continue reading
Help Ready Readers Win $15,000!!!
September 26, 2011
We recently entered Monsanto’s Grow St. Louis Contest in an effort to receive funding for our organization. Grow St. Louis projects that accumulate the top three number of votes will receive $15,000, $10,000 and $5,000 grants from Monsanto— and you can … Continue reading
Ready Readers – A Unique Program
August 26, 2011
“When I am out in the community talking with potential donors or volunteers, someone always asks me how Ready Readers is different from the “other” reading programs in our community. Ready Readers is a unique program because we focus on … Continue reading
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