Reading Is Fundamental
The importance of reading in a child's life cannot be stressed enough. In this episode, we have a conversation with two amazing authors of children's books, Ms. Jacquelyn Leon and Mr. Ernest "Tre" Hadrick III. Ms. Leon has 25 years of experience in public health and education and is a champion of social justice, diversity, and inclusion. Jackie is the founder of Locally Made, Globally Grown, an education-based consulting company. Mr. Hadrick III is an educator, certified counselor, and community leader who has worked to advance the lives of young children, teens, and their families. A graduate of North Carolina A&T State University, Mr. Hadrick was recently appointed to the Pennsylvania State Board of Education.