05/17/26

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05/15/2026

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05/15/2026

During her visit, the Second Lady read Ada Twist the Scientist by Andrea Beaty to students, spoke about why reading is so important to her, and answered questions asked by the students.

"It was such a joy to meet so many amazing kids in Miami and share the gift of reading with them. I loved telling them about my upcoming Summer Reading Challenge and the fun updates we've made since last year's challenge. I'm excited for children all over the country to learn and grow through stories this summer," said Second Lady Usha Vance.

"Today's visit is especially meaningful as we unite in support of literacy, learning, and the transformative power of education through the Second Lady's Summer Reading Initiative. At AcadeMir Charter Schools, we believe reading opens the door to imagination, opportunity, and lifelong success. We are proud to support this important initiative and remain committed to inspiring our students to become lifelong readers, critical thinkers, and future leaders," said Olivia Bernal, Chief Operating Officer, AcadeMir Charter Schools.

As part of her larger childhood literacy initiative, the Second Lady recently launched a podcast, "Storytime with the Second Lady," where she hosts various guests and celebrities to read children's stories aloud. Recent guests include former Nascar driver Danica Patrick, actor Cheryl Hines, Inter Miami CF Soccer Player Ian Fray, and her mother, Dr. Lakshmi Chilukuri.

For more information about the Second Lady's Summer Reading Challenge please visit www.wh.gov/read. To tune in to "Storytime with the Second Lady," visit Spotify and YouTube .