A Canyon High School freshman Madelyn Krestul has pledged to donate 2,000 new books to Mint Canyon Elementary School, following in her sister’s “Code Read” footsteps. For the Krestuls, reading is a family mission. The non-profit “Code Read” was established in 2016 by Mackenzie Krestul, Madelyn’s sister. The organization advocates for youth literacy, with the mission to provide kids with ...

This week, Santa Clarita nonprofit “Code Read” is slated to host a free book fair for low-income students at the Palmdale Learning Plaza. On April 26, a free book fair designed for low-income readers is set to be hosted by the Santa Clarita nonprofit Code Read at the Palmdale Learning Plaza. “Everyone deserves books of their own at home, books ...

A Santa Clarita nonprofit, Code Read, continues to give free books to readers as the coronavirus pandemic continues, officials said Tuesday.  Code Read, which was founded in May 2016 by Mackenzie Krestul, is a “fierce” advocate for youth literacy.  Code Read distributes free books to children from low-income families, with a goal to provide every child with an equal opportunity ...

Canyon High School senior Jordan Krestul was named a distinguished finalist for the Prudential Spirit of Community Awards, which annually recognizes the top youth volunteers across the nation, officials said Wednesday. Krestul, a 17-year-old from Canyon Country, is one of nine students to be named a distinguished finalist from the state of California. “It really means a lot to me ...

In 2016, Canyon High student Mackenzie Krestul founded a nonprofit to provide books to elementary school children in low-income communities. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking KHTS Santa Clarita News Alerts delivered right to your inbox. At the age of 16, Krestul founded Code Read, a nonprofit organization that strives to increase literacy and foster a lifetime love of reading. According to ...

A Canyon High School student is on a mission to provide children in need with free books. See the full collection of KHTS Feature Stories and Videos on hometownstation.com here. Mackenzie Krestul, 17, founded the nonprofit Code Read last year, and plans to distribute nearly 1,500 books to low-income students at Manzanita Elementary School in Palmdale on Thursday. “I myself ...