Conrad & Scherer’s ‘Book Buddies’ Program promotes children’s literacy with Visit to Deerfield Beach Elementary School
Attorneys read “I Am Superman” by Brad Meltzer and gifted 215 signed copies to spark a lifelong love of reading
Wanda Robinson, from left, with Denise Horland, Janine McGuire, and Veronica Hazard, Lori Canning, Spencer Hall, David Gunion, and Principal Michelle Griffiths at Deerfield Beach Elementary School for the October 24 Book Buddies reading event to promote childhood literacy. Conrad & Scherer attorneys read to 4th- and 5th-graders and gifted 215 signed copies of the book, ‘I am Superman’ by best-selling NY Times author Brad Meltzer.
Several attorneys from Conrad & Scherer visited Deerfield Beach Elementary School on October 24, as part of the firm’s “Book Buddies” program, where they read to fourth- and fifth-grade students and donated 215 new copies of “I Am Superman” by New York Times best-selling author Brad Meltzer.
Each book was autographed by Meltzer, who also greeted students with a special video message introducing the story, which is part of his book series, Ordinary People Change the World, which teaches children they can choose to do extraordinary things.
“At Conrad & Scherer, we believe that reading is the foundation for lifelong learning and empowerment,” said Janine McGuire of Conrad & Scherer Trial Lawyers. “We created Book Buddies to connect with students, encourage imagination and help foster a love of reading that extends beyond the classroom.”
Conrad & Scherer’s Book Buddies initiative is part of the firm’s ongoing effort to promote literacy and create engaging educational opportunities for local students. The program encourages imagination and inspires a passion for reading by connecting students with positive role models from the community.
“We are grateful to Conrad & Scherer and all our community partners for their commitment to promoting literacy and fostering a love of reading among our students,” said Broward County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Howard Hepburn. “Initiatives like Book Buddies demonstrate the power of collaboration in creating meaningful learning experiences that inspire our students and strengthen our community.”
The Book Buddies event coincided with Broward County Public Schools Super Reader celebration for first through third graders, highlighting a county-wide commitment to literacy.
Levine Kellogg law firm supported the event, as well as Broward County Public Schools, Children’s Services Council, HandsOn South Florida, Nova Southeastern University’s Alvin Sherman Library, City of Deerfield Beach, Braithwaite Center for Active Aging, the Broward Sheriff’s Office and Broward Reads Coalition.
