Cooper McCauley and the Boca High Bobcats Chapter of STUDENTS Speak Up for Kids brought joy and community connection to over 200 children at the Storybook Village event through their Pete the Cupcake Cat-themed table, where three student volunteers dedicated four hours to creating a welcoming, imaginative experience that made reading fun and helped every child feel seen and valued.

Ethan Miller and the Oxbridge Thunderwolves Chapter of STUDENTS Speak Up for Kids brought The Hungry Caterpillar to life at Storybook Village, where seven student volunteers welcomed over 200 children to a vibrant, interactive storytelling table that promoted imagination, early literacy, and a sense of belonging through creativity and community connection.

Rylie Heck and the Spanish River Sharks Chapter of STUDENTS Speak Up for Kids brought Pinkalicious to life at Storybook Village by inviting over 200 children to create playdough cupcakes in a vibrant, hands-on activity that sparked imagination, encouraged creativity, and provided joyful, inclusive moments for young readers.

Led by Louisa Swank, the Benjamin School Buccaneers Chapter of STUDENTS Speak Up for Kids brought beloved books If You Give a Mouse a Cookie and Fancy Nancy to life at Storybook Village, where nine student volunteers engaged over 200 children through themed crafts, costumes, and story-centered activities that sparked imagination, joy, and meaningful connections with reading.

Reese Woods and the Olympic Heights Lions Chapter of STUDENTS Speak Up for Kids spread joy through their Literary Letters project by collecting 17 donated books, creating 41 handmade bookmarks, and contributing 40 hours of service from 20 student volunteers to bring inspiration, comfort, and heartfelt messages to children in foster care.

Florida Atlantic University student Ava Mansman and her fellow FAU Owls from the STUDENTS Speak Up for Kids chapter spread love this Valentine’s Day by creating and delivering goodie bags to 40 foster youth, educating 20 volunteers, and reaching 300 more through social media to raise awareness about the challenges these children face and the power of small acts of kindness.