More than a dozen community organizations focused on our community’s family and children were on hand to distribute information about their programs. The day ended with the first-ever Get Troup Reading Family Festival at Southbend Park. Each student was given their own copy of Malcolm’s book, The Magician’s Hat, as they entered the sports facility to participate in a high energy pep rally for reading with the band, cheerleaders, and student-athletes cheering them on as they entered. He then visited the three area high schools and hosted a Reading Rally with second graders.
He shared his story of growing up in Valdosta where he experienced many of the same problems students in Troup County experience today.
Mitchell, who created a youth literacy initiative called Read with Malcolm and established Share the Magic Foundation to transform lives through literacy, kicked off the day by speaking at the Early Bird Chamber of Commerce Breakfast. 9 was such a special day as Get Troup Reading, a Get Georgia Reading Campaign community, and the Troup County School System hosted children’s book author, Super Bowl-winning football player, and UGA alumnus Malcolm Mitchell to Troup County. Smiles, laughter, and sunshine were just some of the reasons Nov. A Day for the Books with Malcolm Mitchell
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