Books can open up the world to an inquiring mind. JAR seeks to encourage every child to discover books that capture their imagination and expand their world of knowledge and experience. We want children to passionately embrace the power of reading to transform their lives, to facilitate the development of their gifts and talents, to open new opportunities, to help fulfill their unique potential, to live purposeful dreams.
Our Story:
Jazzed About Reading (JAR) is a service organization and a non-profit (501c3) reading incentive program that began with the heart of a teacher and children’s author, Annie Winston, who has a passion for children to embrace the power of reading. After moving to North Idaho, Annie found other like-minded individuals and formed Jazzed About Reading (JAR), a non-profit organization in 2018 whose goal is to serve the communities of Coeur d'Alene, Post Falls, Hayden Idaho, and Spokane Washington. The JAR team has helped to shape the vision and program bringing in additional sponsors and partners.
