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The two celebrities launch a new book and connect with students, thanks to Books & Books Literary Foundation
The SEED School of Miami middle and high school scholars kicked off their school week with a special visit from NBA All-Star and Miami Heat Assistant Coach Caron Butler and acclaimed author Justin Reynolds. Their visit was part of the Books & Books Literary Foundation’s new program, Meet an Author / Build a Library, which invites authors into schools to bring stories to life.
During the event, students had the opportunity to hear about the writing process for their new book CLUTCH TIME and received a free autographed copy of the book that could be used to start or grow their own home library. Students also participated in a Q&A session with the authors where they heard about the inspiration for their work and some of their impactful life experiences.
“As a college prep school, it’s important for us to be able to connect our scholars with individuals that represent different types of careers and walks of life. Today’s career inspiration came from two authors whose background and personal stories truly resonated with our scholars. Through this event we hope to inspire future authors among our SEED Miami scholars and spark in them an enhanced love for reading,” commented Dr. Leah Skinner, Head of School at The SEED School of Miami.
ABOUT THE BOOK:
A companion to their novel SHOT CLOCK, the book CLUTCH TIME centers on a budding AAU basketball star as he attempts to find redemption on the court with his former Sabres teammates and reconnection with his incarcerated father. Butler, an entrepreneur and activist, is passionate about racial justice and criminal justice reform, having been incarcerated as a teenager. He wants to share his series with children to show the scope, depth, and complexity of the lives of Black kids like him, growing up in Racine, Wisc.
ABOUT THE PARTNERS:
The Books & Books Literary Foundation
Launched in 2023, The Books & Books Literary Foundation uses the power of literary culture to nurture new readers, cultivate a thriving and diverse community, and advocate for writers, books and the freedom to read. To learn more and donate, visit booksandbooks.com/foundation.
ABOUT THE SEED SCHOOL OF MIAMI
The SEED School of Miami is South Florida’s only tuition-free, college preparatory, boarding school. Our mission is to provide an outstanding educational program that empowers students to be successful, both academically and socially, in college and beyond. The SEED School of Miami was founded in 2014 and has achieved 4 graduating cohorts with 100% acceptance rates into college. Described as “Miami’s best kept secret,” The SEED School of Miami is providing students with a 24-hour program, reaching beyond the traditional school day and teaching students to thrive in a rigorous academic environment, to be ready for college, and to develop essential character traits for lifelong success—perseverance, self-confidence, and self-discipline. All of this happens in a safe, structured, and predictable environment—three healthy meals a day; consistent relationships with excellent role models; daily academic challenge and support; and extensive programs in athletics, visual and performing arts, and service. Students are held to strict performance standards and assessments to assure their progress toward college-readiness. The SEED School of Miami is still accepting applications for the 2024-2025 school year! Visit www.miami.seedschool.org to learn more!
Caron Butler is a former two-time NBA all-star who played for fourteen seasons. He is currently an assistant coach for the Miami Heat and previously was a TV commentator on ESPN, NBC, TNT, and NBA TV. His memoir, Tuff Juice: My Journey from the Streets to the NBA, was published by Lyons Press in 2016. Tuff Juice is being produced as a film by Mark Wahlberg. Caron is an entrepreneur, philanthropist, and activist. He created the Butler Elite Basketball Program and the 3D foundation. Caron lives in Miami with his family.
Justin A. Reynolds has always wanted to be a writer. Opposite of Always, his debut YA novel, was an Indies Introduce selection and a School Library Journal Best Book and has been translated into nineteen languages. His second YA novel, Early Departures, was a Kirkus Reviews Best YA Book of the Year. His debut middle grade, a Miles Morales graphic novel titled Shock Waves, was an indie bestseller. Justin is also the co-founder of the CLE Reads Book Festival, a Cleveland book festival for middle-grade and young adult writers. He hangs out in northeast Ohio and is probably somewhere right now dancing terribly. You can visit him at www.justinareynolds.com
