“Books take you places that you could never go to on your own.”
- Maria Keller, Founder Read Indeed
How cool is that? Thanks to the Vandeputte family for installing this little gem.
Thursday, June 5, 2014
A Cool Little Free Library
This Little Free Library has a quote by Maria printed on the glass!
How cool is that? Thanks to the Vandeputte family for installing this little gem.
How cool is that? Thanks to the Vandeputte family for installing this little gem.
Monday, June 2, 2014
Summer Book Drive Begins June 16
On June 16 Read Indeed's annual summer book drive begins!! Clean off those bookshelves, bring 25 gently used kids’ books to any BMO Harris Bank in the Twin Cities, and get a pass to the Waterpark of America!
How cool is that? You get to declutter, help underprivileged kids, AND visit a fantastic water park for FREE!
How cool is that? You get to declutter, help underprivileged kids, AND visit a fantastic water park for FREE!
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
Maria & Read Indeed on Television Yesterday!
I was interviewed on Showcase Minnesota yesterday about Read Indeed and the book drive that M&I Bank and Waterpark of America are doing. I was really nervous! You can see it here:
http://www.showcaseminnesota.com/show/client_article.aspx?storyid=797346
http://www.showcaseminnesota.com/show/client_article.aspx?storyid=797346
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
Read Indeed Makes Headlines Again
Books play an important roll in helping kids learn and teaching them about the world they live it. It's never to early for kids to have a book. Unfortunately, there are many kids who don't have the opportunity to have their own books, and we're hoping you'll help us change that.
This summer, KARE 11 is collecting books for Read Indeed. Read Indeed is a local literacy initiative. It is the vision of Maria, a book-loving 3rd grader who wants to make the world a better place-one book at a time. Maria's goal is to collect and distribute 1,000,000 books to needy children by the time she's 18. We hope that this summer she'll get much closer to her goal.
Throughout June and July, bring your donation of new and gently used children's books to any M&I Bank location. As an added incentive, for every 20 books you donate (or $20 cash donation) you will receive a free pass to the Water Park of America.*
Help share the gift of reading this summer by donating a book to a child in need.
*Offer limited to donations made at M&I Twin Cities locations,
including Hudson and Prescott, WI through July 31, 2009. Limit
of two per household, while supplies last. Each voucher is valued
at $25.
(Copyright 2009 by KARE. All Rights Reserved.)
This summer, KARE 11 is collecting books for Read Indeed. Read Indeed is a local literacy initiative. It is the vision of Maria, a book-loving 3rd grader who wants to make the world a better place-one book at a time. Maria's goal is to collect and distribute 1,000,000 books to needy children by the time she's 18. We hope that this summer she'll get much closer to her goal.
Throughout June and July, bring your donation of new and gently used children's books to any M&I Bank location. As an added incentive, for every 20 books you donate (or $20 cash donation) you will receive a free pass to the Water Park of America.*
Help share the gift of reading this summer by donating a book to a child in need.
*Offer limited to donations made at M&I Twin Cities locations,
including Hudson and Prescott, WI through July 31, 2009. Limit
of two per household, while supplies last. Each voucher is valued
at $25.
(Copyright 2009 by KARE. All Rights Reserved.)
Monday, May 4, 2009
Read Indeed's Radio Debut
Today, May 4, Read Indeed was featured on Cities97 with BT and Lee Valsvik! They were great in helping get the word out about Maria's program!
Monday, April 27, 2009
Huge Donation
Great news! The Child's World, a publishing company in Mankato has offered Maria 30,000 books for Read Indeed. We are trying to arrange the pickup and delivery of the books by a trucking company who would offer their services. If you know of anyone who would be willing to donate this service, please let us know!
Monday, March 30, 2009
Article from KARE 11 Story on Maria
take KARE of your FAMILY
Plymouth girl works to change one million lives
Updated: 3/30/2009 3:30:10 PM
According to the National Commission on Reading, the single most important factor influencing a child's early educational success is being introduced to books at home before beginning school.
A Plymouth girl who has loved reading all her life is working hard to get stories into the hands of kids who've never had books of their own.
Maria Keller loves sharing a good story.
"Little pig, little pig, let me in," Maria said while reading aloud from a children's book.
She loves sharing with her little brother Ryan and children who've never heard about the Little Pigs' happy ending.
Maria's hoping to share...with a whole lot of those children.
"The program is called Read Indeed," Maria's mom Maura Keller said.
Read Indeed is eight-year-old Maria's big idea to bring books to little readers all over the world.
"She just came up with this number that I want to do a million books. And at first she said a million books and I took a gasp. And then she said by the time I'm 18, which is almost nine years from now." Maura said.
One million books by the time Maria turns 18.
"It's a huge goal," Maura added.
It's a huge goal that's starting to get an equally-huge response.
"My dining room's going to be taken over by books for the next nine years. But I'm ok with that," Maura said smiling.
Stacks and stacks of only the sturdiest books. Even with lofty goal of a million stories, Maria's still got high standards.
"The spine might be breaking. We don't want that. We want it to last a while," Maria said. "We've got about 5,000 to 6,000 now."
Some books have already hand-delivered to a thankful staff at St. Joseph's Home for Children in Minneapolis.
"They said thank you and they liked it. Made me feel pretty good," Maria said.
Others will soon go Native American kids living on a Nebraska reservation.
"She's giving them something that they can call their own. And there are so many children that she has been told who have never literally owned a book in their entire life," Maura said.
If Maria's story ends as planned, nine years from now there will be one million more kids who've heard a story with a happy ending.
Maria and her family would like thank everyone who's already contributed to the effort. You can find out more about helping with the collection and follow Maria's book count by going to her web page. Click here to go to Read Indeed.
Plymouth girl works to change one million lives
Updated: 3/30/2009 3:30:10 PM
According to the National Commission on Reading, the single most important factor influencing a child's early educational success is being introduced to books at home before beginning school.
A Plymouth girl who has loved reading all her life is working hard to get stories into the hands of kids who've never had books of their own.
Maria Keller loves sharing a good story.
"Little pig, little pig, let me in," Maria said while reading aloud from a children's book.
She loves sharing with her little brother Ryan and children who've never heard about the Little Pigs' happy ending.
Maria's hoping to share...with a whole lot of those children.
"The program is called Read Indeed," Maria's mom Maura Keller said.
Read Indeed is eight-year-old Maria's big idea to bring books to little readers all over the world.
"She just came up with this number that I want to do a million books. And at first she said a million books and I took a gasp. And then she said by the time I'm 18, which is almost nine years from now." Maura said.
One million books by the time Maria turns 18.
"It's a huge goal," Maura added.
It's a huge goal that's starting to get an equally-huge response.
"My dining room's going to be taken over by books for the next nine years. But I'm ok with that," Maura said smiling.
Stacks and stacks of only the sturdiest books. Even with lofty goal of a million stories, Maria's still got high standards.
"The spine might be breaking. We don't want that. We want it to last a while," Maria said. "We've got about 5,000 to 6,000 now."
Some books have already hand-delivered to a thankful staff at St. Joseph's Home for Children in Minneapolis.
"They said thank you and they liked it. Made me feel pretty good," Maria said.
Others will soon go Native American kids living on a Nebraska reservation.
"She's giving them something that they can call their own. And there are so many children that she has been told who have never literally owned a book in their entire life," Maura said.
If Maria's story ends as planned, nine years from now there will be one million more kids who've heard a story with a happy ending.
Maria and her family would like thank everyone who's already contributed to the effort. You can find out more about helping with the collection and follow Maria's book count by going to her web page. Click here to go to Read Indeed.
Books for Kids Saving the Rainforest
Maria just donated books to the lending library at Kids Saving the Rainforest in Manuel Antonia, Costa Rica. Kids Saving the Rainforest is a non-profit organization founded in 1999. In addition to the rehabilitation of animals, Kids Saving the Rainforest also has a Educational Center where children can check out books.
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Catch the News!
Maria was interviewed for KARE 11 news and her story will be featured on Friday's news programs.
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