OUR STUDENTS’
IMPACT
Sweet Slime and Storytime Fun: Atlantic Eagles Spark Smiles with Pete the Cat
Led by Cecilia Welter, the Atlantic Eagles Chapter of STUDENTS Speak Up for Kids brought Pete the Cat to life at Storybook Village with a colorful, hands-on slime-making activity that engaged over 200 children, as seven student volunteers turned reading into a fun, sensory adventure that sparked joy, encouraged literacy, and created meaningful moments of connection for youth in the community.
Cupcakes and Characters Bring Smiles to Storybook Village
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.
Hungry for Stories: Thunderwolves Inspire Through Books
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.
Pretty in Pink: Sharks Inspire Creativity with Pinkalicious Cupcake Fun
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.
Cookies, Costumes, and Connection: Buccaneers Bring Books to Life at Storybook Village
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.
A Chapter to Remember: Lions Spread Joy Through Literary Gifts
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.