ReadingPals works because caring adults show up for children — helping them build confidence, connection, and joy through books.
Join us for ReadingPals 2026: Annual Learning & Impact Gathering, a statewide virtual event bringing together ReadingPals volunteers, teachers, coordinators, nonprofit partners, and early literacy advocates from across Florida.
This year’s gathering will celebrate the impact of ReadingPals, recognize outstanding local partners, and look ahead to the year to come. We’ll also hear from Kent Johnson, CEO of Highlights, whose keynote will focus on the love of literacy, the power of mentorship, and the role one caring adult can play in a child’s life.
Featured Keynote Speaker
Kent Johnson
CEO, Highlights
Kent Johnson, CEO of Highlights, will join this year’s gathering to share reflections on the love of literacy, the importance of mentorship, and the power of joyful reading experiences for children.
For generations, Highlights has helped children build curiosity, confidence, imagination, and a lifelong connection to reading. Kent’s keynote will invite the ReadingPals community to think bigger, spread farther, and remember the lasting difference one caring adult can make.
