Rie’s Readers

05/05/2026

Every time we walk into a classroom… we’re reminded just how much teachers matter ❤️📚

And today, on National Teacher Day, we’re celebrating the teachers who make that impact every single day 💫

Through Rie’s Readers, we’ve had the privilege of stepping into classrooms, sharing stories, and watching the magic happen in real time — the smiles, the curiosity, the connections.

But the truth is…
what we do is just a small piece of something much bigger.

Because behind every book we read…
is a teacher who shows up every single day
creating safe spaces, building confidence, and helping children believe in themselves.

The impact you make doesn’t end when the school day does.
It lives on in the way a child sees the world… and themselves.

Rie’s Readers was built on a love of books — inspired by our mom, who believed in the power of stories to transport you, comfort you, and open your mind to new possibilities.

And teachers…
you don’t just share stories — you bring them to life every single day ❤️

And that’s something that hits especially close to home for us…

Our very own Flutter Unified All Stars Athletics director Coach Kerrie is a teacher — along with so many of our Flurries Unified All Stars Cheerleading & Dance, Flutter Unified All Stars Athletics, and Flurries Unified All Stars, Inc volunteers…
and even our junior coaches who already have dreams of becoming teachers one day 💫

This mission doesn’t just live in our programs… it lives in classrooms, too.

So today, we celebrate all of you — the educators, the mentors, the difference-makers 💫

Show them some love 👇
Tag a teacher who has made an impact in your life ❤️📚

04/29/2026

Do you know what started all of this? It wasn’t cheer. It wasn’t sports. It was books 💜📚

Did you know Rie’s Readers was actually our very first Flurries Unified All Stars, Inc nonprofit program?

It started with something simple — collecting book donations. But behind that was something so much bigger.

Rie’s Readers was created to honor our late mother, who faced physical and medical challenges but never lost her love for books. She believed in their power — the way they could transport you to another world, spark imagination, and create a sense of freedom beyond any limitation.

What began as a way to give back in her memory has grown into something we carry with us in everything we do.

Because at the heart of it all — whether it’s on the mat, the field, or in a classroom — it’s always been about creating opportunities, building confidence, and making sure every child feels like they belong.

And it all started with a love for books ❤️📚

04/22/2026

Snow may have cancelled our plans earlier this winter ❄️… but it didn’t stop what was meant to happen ❤️

We were so grateful to finally connect with one of our very own Flurries community moms, Alison, at her workplace, Wee Little Munchkins, and spend time with our new littlest friends. Together, we donated our Pages of Possibilities book bundles and shared something we believe so deeply in — that a love of reading starts young 📚

Because when we introduce stories about kindness, friendship, and inclusion early on, we’re helping build a foundation that lasts a lifetime.

These are the moments that matter most — when our community shows up for one another, when plans come back around, and when we get to keep spreading a little extra magic, one book at a time ❄️❤️

04/15/2026

This morning was one of those full circle moments ❤️📚

Khloe and James had the BEST time this morning spreading the joy of reading!

They had the opportunity to visit East Fairhaven Elementary School — and spend time with two very special members of our Flurries Unified All Stars, Inc family!

Sarah (aka Mrs. Lopes!) is a dedicated teacher and Mia is a student at the school — and both are also volunteers with our Flurries Unified All Stars Cheerleading & Dance programs. We had the opportunity to visit each of their classrooms, sharing our Pages of Possibilities book bundles and spending time reading books about diversity in friendships and social-emotional learning ❤️

Together, they shared moments filled with imagination, connection, and joy.

These are the moments where Flurries of Kindness truly comes to life ❄️
From the gym to the classroom, our programs and volunteers overlap in the best way — creating spaces where everyone belongs.

To Sarah and Mia — thank you for being such an important part of what we’re building ❤️

03/23/2026

Moments like this mean everything to us. 💜📚

We were so excited and incredibly proud to visit Southeastern Massachusetts Educational Collaborative, where we had the opportunity to donate books and spend time reading with the students. Being able to share stories together — seeing the smiles, the engagement, and the joy that reading brings — is something we will never take for granted.

We were also excited and humbled to see this visit and donation shared on SouthCoast Today — helping shine a light on the importance of access to books and inclusive learning spaces in our community.

Each donation is more than just books — it’s opportunity, imagination, confidence, and connection. It’s giving students the chance to see themselves in the pages they read, to feel represented, understood, and inspired through every story.

Moments like this are exactly why Rie’s Readers exists. We are so grateful to play even a small part in helping create spaces where every child has access to the joy of reading.

Flurries of Kindness in Every Chapter. ❤️📖

03/15/2026

Some of the most special parts of our programs are the people who show up again and again to support our mission. ❤️

Khloe from Rie’s Readers is one of those people.

Many know Khloe from her classroom visits where she reads with students and helps deliver our Pages of Possibilities book bundles, sharing stories about friendship, inclusion, and social emotional learning. But what you might not know is that Khloe also volunteers with our Flurries Unified All Stars Cheerleading and Flutter Unified All Stars Athletics programs.

From reading with students, to cheering on our athletes, to helping wherever she’s needed, Khloe is always ready to jump in and be part of the magic that happens across our programs.

Volunteers like Khloe are a big part of what makes our community so special.

03/13/2026

Last week, Khloe from Rie’s Readers had the opportunity to visit a few classrooms at SMEC to share something we love most — the joy of reading. 📚

She spent time reading with students and talking about stories that highlight social emotional learning, kindness, and the beauty of diverse friendships. Moments like these remind us how powerful books can be in helping children understand themselves and each other.

Before leaving, Khloe made sure each classroom received a Pages of Possibilities book bundle so the stories — and the conversations they inspire — can continue long after the visit.

Reading with students is always one of our favorite things to do. ❤️❤️

02/23/2026

We have to be honest… this snow has us feeling a little sad. ❄️💔

We had a book donation planned for today, and Mother Nature had other ideas. While we completely understand — safety first always — we were so excited to get more stories into little hands.

So tell us… on this snowy day, what is everyone reading? 📚✨
Drop your book titles below ⬇️

01/23/2026

Proud to officially introduce the heart behind Rie’s Readers ❤️
We’re so grateful for the leadership guiding this chapter forward.

📚✨ Every chapter begins with someone who believes in the power of a story. ✨📚

Meet the leader behind Rie’s Readers 💙📖

Rie’s Readers is guided by James Feliciano Jr., Treasurer of Flurries Unified All Stars, Inc., whose commitment to honoring Rie’s legacy helps ensure every child has access to books that build confidence, curiosity, and belonging.

Through Rie’s Readers, James helps turn a love of reading into real impact — placing inclusive books into classrooms, supporting students and families, and showing how stories can shape lives far beyond the page.

It’s the same mission you see across all of our chapters —
just told through stories.

✨ Building literacy. Honoring legacy. ✨

01/19/2026

Hey look it’s us 🫶🏻

Belonging doesn’t always start on a team — sometimes it starts with a story.

📖✨ Introducing Rie’s Readers ✨📖

Rie’s Readers is our literacy and scholarship program under Flurries Unified All Stars, Inc., created to share the joy of reading and open doors for young learners.

Through this program, we:
📚 Donate Pages of Possibilities book bundles to classrooms
🎓 Award the Pages of Possibilities Scholarship to graduating seniors
💙 Share inclusive, intentional books that reflect all abilities

Our book selections are thoughtfully chosen from the Special Olympics Unified Young Readers list, featuring stories that promote:
✨ Social-emotional learning
✨ Diversity and inclusion
✨ Friendship, empathy, and understanding

Rie’s Readers connects directly to the work of our other chapters—just like our unified cheer and athletics programs, literacy helps build confidence, connection, and belonging from an early age. The lessons learned through stories carry onto the mat, the field, and into everyday life.

Inspired by a deep love of books and a belief that every child deserves access to stories that spark imagination, confidence, and belonging, Rie’s Readers helps turn pages into possibilities.

Every book shared is more than a gift—it’s a possibility.

✨ Building literacy. Honoring legacy. ✨