Join us for an afternoon of thoughtful discussions, delicious food, and wonderful company. The Kindergarten Readiness Collaborative is proud to host David Lawrence Jr., the retired Miami Herald publisher and nationally known early childhood leader, in an interactive dialogue surrounding his new book: A Dedicated Life. Event attendees will receive a copy of the book, as well as a catered lunch.

This inspirational memoir comes at a time when people need to be reminded about the importance of serving others and the valuable role that journalists play as the truth tellers and bastions of our democracy. From his start at the St. Petersburg Times and his time as an editor at the Washington Post, to his career-capping leadership at the Miami Herald, Dave Lawrence brought integrity to the media industry, and to Florida journalism in particular. His work took him all over the globe; his list of interviews reads like a ‘Who’s Who’ of movers and shakers of the last 60 years of our history. Lawrence’s book also serves as a how-to guide for launching a movement that can change children’s lives for the better and empower future generations.

A Dedicated Life recounts the persistence and achievement of a man driven by fairness and justice. A story that could only have unfolded in America, this book is an inspiring account of a life lived in service of what is right and true.

All author proceeds are donated to The Children’s Movement of Florida.