The children enrolled at UHS Child Care were excited to welcome guest readers for a special occasion on Thursday, February 26.
John Carrigg, UHS President and CEO and Sam Lupo, Former UHS Foundation Board Chair, joined the UHS Foundation at the center to celebrate Jumpstart's 20th Annual "Read for the Record Day".
The 2026 Read for the Record book selection, See Marcus Grow, is a vibrant picture book that introduces young readers to the wonders of gardening while exploring themes of curiosity, discovery, nurturing and growth. In this story, the young character named Marcus learns from his grandmother in her garden. The book beautifully illustrates the parallel between plant care and human development, sharing the wisdom that both children and seedlings need “water and air and sunshine. And space to grow.”
Mr. Carrigg and Mr. Lupo read the story to two classrooms within the center.
Jumpstart’s Read for the Record is the world’s largest shared reading experience, celebrating early literacy and supporting children’s early language and social-emotional development.
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