Reading to Learn in a Screen Age | Kansas City News

Alex Kirkland’s new book Frosted Tips takes listeners back to carefree childhood summers in the early 2000s, when reading and playing at Shawnee Mission Park were the ultimate escapes. But this nostalgic memoir is more than a throwback—it’s a passionate plea for kids to rediscover the magic of books. With literacy rates among teens plummeting, Kirkland argues that reading isn’t just fun—it’s the foundation for learning, creativity, and understanding the world. His message? “Learn to read so that you can read to learn.” Through his story and a nationwide campaign to get free books into kids’ hands, Kirkland aims to reignite a love for stories—and maybe even save the next generation’s imagination. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/9c3de4b1f66d8742