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Reading to Kids News
February 12, 2026
 

Dear Friends of Reading to Kids,

We are so excited for this Saturday's "People & Places Around the World" reading clubs on Valentines Day! blue heart icon

Reading to Kids ClassDojo image
(Bilingual digital flyer we share with kids and parents.
Click on the above image to see it full size.)

Earlier this week we had about a half-dozen cancelations open up spots for this Saturday, including one this morning! We will probably also have a few cancelations today and tomorrow, so please keep checking back at www.readingtokids.org to see if any new spots have opened! clock icon

(If you have signed up and can't make it after all, please cancel your RSVP online immediately to make room for another volunteer.)

This Saturday's reading clubs are a little smaller since the schools have a three-day weekend in observance of President's Day on Monday.

THREE MORE LEADERS WANTED:
GLCS, TRAINING COORDINATOR,
SITE OPERATIONS HELPERS

This Saturday is the perfect time for those who have volunteered with us a few times recently to step into and learn any of our important Operations roles - all training very pleasantly provided!  stars icon stars icon

Please e-mail us at info@readingtokids.org if you can volunteer for any of the following roles:

- GLC at Mac. Park (2nd or 4th)
- Returning Volunteer Trainer at Mac. Park
- Site Operations Helper at any school - your Site Coordinators need your help!
- Bagel Runner (picking up from a shop in Santa Monica this afternoon or tomorrow at 2:20pm)

If your school is full and you are an experienced volunteer with us, let us know if you can fill any of the above roles and we'll happily add in your RSVP.

Operations Helpers at Charles White Elementary
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READING TO KIDS AMBASSADORS
WANTED THIS AFTERNOON
OR TOMORROW!

Sample flyers

This afternoon or tomorrow for an hour or two between 7:30am and 2:30pm, we need your help conducting quick classroom walk-throughs and/or passing out flyers to encourage kids to come to this Saturday's reading clubs.

We are especially looking for volunteers available from about 1:15 - 2:45 today or tomorrow. calendar icon

It's an exciting experience and we'll provide everything you need. Please reply to info@readingtokids.org or call the office at (310) 479-7455 if you can be an Ambassador for an hour or two!

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ONE MORE MUSICIAN / PERFORMER
WANTED MARCH 14TH

Our March 14th reading clubs feature "Music & Entertainment", and we are looking for one more musician, group of dancers, or other entertainer to perform at one of our seven partner schools.

In the past we've had everything from Korean drum troupes, electric violin players, mariachi dancers, and marching bands!

Syante performing at MacArthur Park Elementary

If you or someone you know is interested in entertaining our students and volunteers, email us at info@readingtokids.org.

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TWO WAYS TO SUPPORT OUR
2026 MARATHON RUNNERS!
HELP US HAND OUT WATER DURING THE RACE!

Help represent Reading to Kids during the Los Angeles Marathon on March 8th by handing out water to the runners!

Our group will be at Water Station Mile 9 at Hollywood Blvd & Hobart Blvd., on Sunday, March 8th from 5am - 11am.

Click this link to sign up. Our group is Reading to Kids, so just complete the form and sign up to volunteer!

Team Reading to Kids water station volunteers

If you can't join us at the above, then donate your support as they train for hundreds of miles!

Our 2026 runners have until March 8th to reach their ambitious $20,000 fundraising goal! If you can donate a buck a mile to your favorite runner, you'll help fuel them towards the finish line!

Team Reading to Kids banner

With every mile they train and every dollar they raise, these valiant souls help you inspire kids with a love of reading.

Team Reading to Kids 5K runners
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PLEASE HELP US FIND
MORE BINGO PRIZES

Drag Queen Bingo!

Our next Legendary Bingo fundraisers at Hamburger Mary's in West Hollywood will be on May 20th and in the fall! Please help us gather prizes for auctions and bingo winners that night!

To help you get started, here is information about Reading to Kids to share with potential donors, as well as a donation form for them to complete.

We especially enjoy awarding gift certificates, amusement park and theater tickets, gift bags, and autographed items! Anything unique is great, too!

If you work at or have a connection with products or services to offer, please help us by asking for a donation to our events.

You may have gift cards you haven't used which would make excellent prizes if you'd like to donate them to us! E-mail us at info@readingtokids.org to arrange mailing them to us!

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Thanks, and we hope you can submit your RSVP for our February 14th reading clubs today or tomorrow before 3pm!

Sincerely,

Charlie Orchard, Yancy Rodriguez Coe, & Anna Davies
Reading to Kids
1600 Sawtelle Blvd, Suite 210
Los Angeles, CA 90025
(310) 479-7455
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FEBRUARY 2026
Reading Club RSVPs
School RSVPs Capacity
Alta Loma 30 30
Esperanza 28 28
Gratts 22 22
MacArthur Park 29 30
Magnolia 29 29
Politi 28 28
White 36 36
TOTAL 202 203
FEBRUARY Books. . .
Kindergarten book
Kindergarten
First Grade book
First Grade
Second Grade book
Second Grade
Third Grade book
Third Grade
Fourth Grade book
Fourth Grade
Fifth Grade book
Fifth Grade

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