My Very Favorite Book in the Whole Wide World by Malcolm Mitchell

“I didn’t grow up a reader, I didn’t grow up immersed in books, and I’d never met an author in my life. When he wasn’t in class or catching passes (he had a career-high 58 receptions his senior season), Mitchell was telling the story of how he came to fall in love with books and reading and how that led him to write his first book. 1, 2015, before his senior season at Georgia, Mitchell’s children’s book “The Magician’s Hat” was published. The fire he now felt for reading and the power of stories, he wanted to share that with the world, namely children. He wasn’t trying to be the next Richard Wright or Flannery O’Connor, he was trying to tell the stories he had inside. Soon, he was a member of the book club, getting exposed to all kinds of books and the wonders of a written tale well told.Īnd then, it wasn’t enough to read - Mitchell started writing. Browsing the aisles at the Athens Barnes & Noble bookstore, he met an older woman who was part of a local book club. The story is now well known: Mitchell was a lackluster and indifferent reader when he got to Georgia, but that started to change as he was exposed to more and more. I would say those three things fill up my professional life pretty well,” he said.Īs a Bulldog (2011-15), Mitchell, a Valdosta, Ga., native, caught 174 passes for 2,350 yards and 16 touchdowns. “I’m a full-time author, full-time leader of my foundation, and I travel around the country speaking on the importance of literacy in under-resourced communities.

While that full-time job paid very well and gave him the chance to pursue one of his passions, giving it up has allowed Mitchell to dedicate himself fully to perhaps the most important work of his life. He was just 25 years old when he hung up his helmet and pads for good. Injuries forced the former Georgia wide receiver, who won a Super Bowl in his rookie season with the New England Patriots, to retire from the game almost three full years ago. Note: Log in information will be emailed to all registrants before the event.Malcolm Mitchell doesn’t play football anymore. Through literacy Malcolm has authored and published children’s books, created a youth literacy initiative called Read with Malcolm, and established Share the Magic Foundation to transform lives through literacy. Initially, reading was a challenge however, through perseverance, books became an avenue for expanding his curiosity, creativity and learning.

Books for purchase are available with shipping direct to your home through or through Thank you for your support!Īmong Malcolm’s numerous awards and accomplishments both on and off the field, he considers discovering a love of reading his greatest achievement. Reynolds about reading, literacy, and his 'Read with Malcolm' youth program.įree to attend. Meet Superbowl Champion and author Malcolm Mitchell! Malcolm will be reading his new book 'My Very Favorite Book in the Whole Wide World' and talking with Peter H.

My Very Favorite Book in the Whole Wide World by Malcolm Mitchell