Optimist International recently presented Mac with its "Bringing Out the Best" award for his work and dedication to children and literacy. King is the spokesperson for Optimist International's JOOI of Reading program. "The skills you develop when you’re learning to read really do make a huge difference in how you do in school and therefore how you do in life," he said. Mac started volunteering to read in public schools years ago and, after seeing how many school libraries were inadequate and how many second- and third-graders were unable to read, he was inspired to promote children’s literacy. His involvement with the JOOI of Reading program is an extension of that work.
Learn more about Optimist International and be sure to visit Mac King's Corner.
Learn more about Optimist International and be sure to visit Mac King's Corner.