Author Highlights & Community Events
The Grow Lit Project advances early literacy by creating meaningful, community-based reading experiences for children and families. Through author visits, read-aloud events, and literacy celebrations, we connect young readers with stories that build confidence, representation, and a lifelong love of learning.
Our Author Highlights and Community Events reflect our commitment to literacy access beyond the classroom—bringing books, authors, and positive role models directly into early learning centers and community spaces. These engagements support language development, imagination, and social-emotional growth while reinforcing the importance of early reading at home and in school.
Activities include author-led read-alouds, book donations, and interactive literacy experiences designed to support early childhood development.
Florida Literacy Week – Author Highlight: Brandin Bryant
In celebration of Florida Literacy Week, Grow Lit welcomed children’s author Brandin Bryant to Atkins Tender Loving Care in Riviera Beach, Florida. Students participated in a guided read-aloud and discussion centered on perseverance, confidence, and the joy of reading.
As part of the visit, ten copies of Brandin’s books were donated to the center’s library to support continued literacy engagement.
So, You Want to Be an Athlete? Can I Pet That Dog?
Florida Literacy Week – Author Highlight: Tarelle Goldwire
During Florida Literacy Week, Grow Lit highlighted the work of children’s book author Tarelle Goldwire, whose stories promote self-love, confidence, and representation in early childhood literacy.
Through read-aloud engagement and discussion, students were encouraged to see themselves reflected in stories and to develop positive reading habits.
Freckleberry Is Not a Color Freckleberry Loves Her Face
