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From The Superbowl to Reading: Malcolm Mitchell is Passionate About Literacy

Published by Scholastic Books

In Malcolm Mitchell's newest book for kids My Very Favorite Book In The Whole Wide World we meet Henley - a good kid who hates to read.  Henley is based on Malcolm's struggle with reading in his life and reminds us that every story has a potential to become a favorite.

What's your very favorite book in the Whole Wide World?

Credit Sports Illustrated for Kids
Malcolm Mitchell

Malcolm Mitchell is the rookie who helped the New England Patriots win Super Bowl LI. He's also the founder of an initiative called Read with Malcolm, which introduces book ownership to students, and works to improve literacy in schools. Malcolm's Share the Magic Foundation promotes the benefits of reading to kids in underserved communities. As the New England Patriots Summer Reading Ambassador, he encourages summer reading. He lives in Atlanta, Georgia.

Heidi Holtan is Director of Content and Public Affairs. She manages producers/hosts and is the host of the KAXE Morning Show, including a variety of local content like Phenology, What's for Breakfast, Area Voices, The Sports Page and much more, alongside Morning Edition from NPR.