This month, my daughter was recognized as the Wisconsin middle school representative for the Prudential Spirit of Community Award. She was chosen from thousands of middle school students who serve in their communities, for her work with Bookworm Wednesday, and her efforts to help others start neighborhood book clubs in their own communities.
This photo shows my seventh-grader speaking in the keynote for the American Camp Association-Texoma, a positive, youth-centered organization in Texas. I hope she has more opportunities to speak to youth and professionals like these.
In May, Prudential is flying both of us to Washington DC, where she will receive her award, and spend four days with other Prudential Spirit of Community honorees from throughout the country.
I’m so happy these youth efforts are rewarded. We need more of this in our world today.
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12:09 pm
You’ve raised such amazing kids, Kelly! Congrats!
4:05 pm
So tickled for you both! What a wonderful call out for all that hard work!
Hugs,
Holly
12:32 pm
I just want to say that your daughter is doing such cool things and I hope she keeps up the good work!