Peyton and Eli's Big Adventure
NFL stars and brothers Peyton and Eli Manning are the first Ambassadors of Reading for Scholastic’s ClassroomsCare book donation program. They also penned a children’s book, Family Huddle.
P&C: Why did you get involved with ClassroomsCare?
Peyton: For us, books and reading were synonymous with childhood; they helped shape who we are.
Eli: The charity element was also huge. ClassroomsCare will put 1 million books in the hands of deserving children next year. If that doesn’t make you smile, we don’t know what could.
P&C: What would you like kids to take away from Family Huddle?
Peyton: I’d love for kids to laugh at the football references and cherish the family fun in their own homes.
P&C: If you met a child who said he didn’t like reading, what would you say to convince him to pick up a book?
Eli: There’s a book for everyone—it’s just a matter of finding it. Look for what interests you. Once a child finds that first special book, he’s off to the races.
