SPECIAL THANKS

Statewide Honorary Host Committee for Celebration of Reading

Romero Britto
International pop artist & artistic activist

The Honorable Frank & Courtney Brogan
Chancellor of the State University System, lifetime education advocates

Jeb Bush, Jr
Spokesperson for the Family Literacy Initiative

Senator Mike and Dr. Stephanie Haridopolos
Incoming Florida Senate President, family of doers

Toni Jennings
Former Lt. Governor of Florida, passionate literacy supporter

Linda Braddock King
Humanitarian

Brad and Cori Meltzer
Bestselling author and champions for literacy

Shelton and Damaris Quarles
former Tampa Bay Buccaneer, community activists

Art Smith
Award-Winning chef & philanthropist