Read Across Jamaica Week 2025 Official Video
WWKIDS Read Across Jamaica Week – May 5–12
What a week to remember! From May 5 to 12, the WWKIDS team hit the road for Read Across Jamaica Week, bringing the joy of reading to nearly 2,000 children across more than a dozen schools in Clarendon, Kingston & St. Andrew, Manchester, and St. Catherine.
We journeyed through winding roads, over hillsides lush with greenery, taking in some of the island’s most beautiful scenery. At every stop, we were welcomed with open arms, big smiles, and eager listeners. Schools were buzzing with anticipation, and though we faced a few technical hiccups along the way, the energy, warmth, and even the delicious lunches more than made up for it!
We’re deeply grateful to the amazing authors who joined us — Geoffrey Philp, Diane Riley, and Kerry-Ann Willis — for lighting up classrooms and libraries with stories that inspired and connected with the children. Whether in person or joining virtually, they made their books come alive in ways that will stay with us all.
Huge thanks to our sponsors — Konnexx Services, Marc Corporate Uniforms, and community supporter Kozy Korner N More Books — for making this week possible.
And of course, to the schools that invited us in: thank you for believing in the power of literacy and giving us the chance to share it with your children. This was more than a reading tour — it was a celebration of stories, connection, and the promise of brighter futures through books.
Here’s to continuing the journey, one page at a time.