Mayor Donna Deegan and former Mayor John Peyton are teaming up to expand access to books for children in Jacksonville.
The Gate Foundation and former Mayor Peyton announced a $1 million donation on Wednesday to fund the revival and expansion of his original book club, which began during his term
Now reimagined as The Mayor’s Book Club, it will help provide one free book to every four-year-old in Jacksonville each month.
“When John launched his book club nearly two decades ago, he planted a powerful seed,” said Mayor Deegan. “Today, we’re helping that seed grow into something extraordinary—fueling imagination, curiosity, and literacy for thousands of children across Jacksonville.”…