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March 30, 2023
 

Dear Friends of Reading to Kids,

BUY A READING TO KIDS T-SHIRT
BY 11:55PM TONIGHT!

Reading to Kids t-shirt front     Reading to Kids t-shirt back
(Click on each photo above to see a larger version.)

It's the last few hours to get your very own Reading to Kids t-shirt!

We have a group order ending tonight, March 30th, at 11:55PM so please head over to our Order a T-Shirt link for all the details on how you can order your own shirt like the one shown above.

That Order a T-Shirt link is also available in the lower left-hand side of our website. The more t-shirts ordered by midnight, the less expensive they will be!

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APRIL 8TH READING CLUBS

Reading to Kids on Alta Loma sign

We have just a few more open spots for our April 8th "The Wonders of Science & Technology" clubs, so click here to submit your RSVP!

Then, "join" the April 8th reading club event on Facebook to let your know your friends about Reading to Kids!

These April 8th reading clubs will be much smaller because the schools will still be on their Spring break, so be sure to sign up early!

STEP IN TO A BIGGER VOLUNTEER ROLE
AT OUR APRIL 8TH READING CLUBS

Veteran volunteers help out with logistics

We need more of our experienced volunteers to help train new and returning volunteers, be a GLC, or especially be a second or third Site Coordinator at any of our schools.

If you can help in any of those roles, please visit our home page at www.readingtokids.org and submit your email address in the yellow box, as usual!

Then, e-mail us at info@readingtokids.org to tell us the above role you would like to take on to help create wonderful reading clubs!

If we have no open volunteer spaces for your school and you have volunteered with us at least three times before, let us know if you will be a non-reading Site Operations Helper and we can discuss adding you in!

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LA TIMES FESTIVAL OF BOOKS
APRIL 22-23:
VOLUNTEER IN OUR BOOTH

Volunteers at the Reading to Kids Festival of Books booth

This year's Festival of Books will take place April 22-23 on the University of Southern California campus. Please join us in our booth to share your enthusiasm and Reading to Kids knowledge with other book lovers!

Click here to see all available shifts. If you're interested in volunteering, reply or e-mail info@readingtokids.org.

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LEGENDARY BINGO APRIL 26TH:
SAVE THE DATE, SHARE OUR FLYER,
& HELP FIND PRIZES!

Reading to Kids' Legendary Bingo fundraiser at Hamburger Mary's in West Hollywood

It's back! On Wednesday, April 26th, join Reading to Kids for Legendary Bingo in person at Hamburger Mary's in West Hollywood!

The drinks are strong, the drag queen bingo is "R" rated, and seating is limited, so be sure to reserve your seat in advance! All attendees must be 18 years old or older.

Reading to Kids Bingo Night flyer

If you've been before you know it's a blast. If you haven't, click here for a video of one of our previous winners to see what you've been missing!

Please click the image above for a flyer in .PDF format and forward it to anyone you know who may be interested in going to our Legendary Bingo Night. You can also print out the flyer and post it wherever many people are likely to see it, perhaps with a note that you are going and inviting others to join you.

WHEN:   Wednesday, April 26, 7pm - 8:30pm
WHERE: Hamburger Mary's Restaurant
               8288 Santa Monica Blvd.
               West Hollywood, CA 90046
               (323) 654-3800
               bingoboyinc.com/calendar/
Cost:  $20 suggested donation (cash only, please!), which includes 9 regular bingo games and one grand prize bingo game with fantastic prizes!

Legendary Bingo is very popular and there is limited seating available. Plan to arrive before 7:00 p.m. to get a seat. We strongly suggest making a reservation at bingoboyinc.com/calendar/ or (323) 654-3800 to ensure your seat.

All proceeds go to Reading to Kids. For more details, visit our April 26th Bingo event on Facebook and invite your friends!

HELP US FIND MORE BINGO PRIZES!

You can also help us gather more prizes for the bingo winners! To help you get started, here is information about Reading to Kids you can share with potential donors (such as where you work or shop), as well as a donation form for them to complete.

Donate to us any of your unused gift cards for bingo! E-mail us at info@readingtokids.org to donate!

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HELP OUR MARATHON RUNNERS
REACH THEIR FUNDRAISING GOAL!

Team Reading to Kids LA Marathon runners

Team Reading to Kids is still recovering from running 232 miles back on 3/18 and 3/19 at the 2023 Los Angeles Marathon and Big 5K!

Head over to the bottom of their website to see a slideshow of our runners before, during, and after their races!

They have now raised $9,518 from 132 donors, and you can still donate to their fundraising page to help them reach their ambitious $20,000 goal!

Team Reading to Kids 2023 LA Marathon

Team Reading to Kids LA Marathon runner Chris Martin at our cheer booth

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Thanks, and please keep checking www.readingtokids.org over the next eight days to see if we have more open spots for our April 8th reading clubs!

Sincerely,

Charlie Orchard, Yancy Rodriguez Coe, & Diego Cruz
Reading to Kids
1600 Sawtelle Blvd, Suite 210
Los Angeles, CA 90025
(310) 479-7455
(310) 479-7435 (FAX)
info@readingtokids.org
www.readingtokids.org
www.facebook.com/readingtokids
www.twitter.com/readingtokids
www.readingtokids.blogspot.com

Make a donation:
www.readingtokids.org/HowToHelp/HelpDonate.php

APRIL 2023
Reading Club RSVPs
School RSVPs Capacity
Alta Loma 20 20
Esperanza 20 20
Gratts 20 20
Los Angeles 25 25
MacArthur Park 23 23
Magnolia 17 19
Politi 25 26
White 20 21
TOTAL 170 174
APRIL Books. . .
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