We’re looking for passionate parents to join the Soar Advocate Team!
If you have a PreK or Kindergarten student at Abel, Kinnan, Daughtrey, Oneco, Samoset, Bayshore, or Bashaw,
email Elizabeth Thompson at [email protected] to learn about this paid opportunity to promote SOAR in 4.

Soar in 4 StoryBook Trails

What are StoryBook Trails?

Story Book Trails are a new way to improve literacy and reading confidence in students. Pages of a book are turned into panels for families to practice reading, learn literacy tips and get exercise. Audio is provided in English and Spanish. Our first installation in Lincoln Park was a collaboration between Soar in 4, Manatee County Government, I AM Yes and Manatee Education Foundation.

The Mermaid With No Tail

Take a walk through an inspiring story at the Jessica Long Storybook Trail at John Marble Recreation Center in Bradenton. Featuring The Mermaid with No Tail, written by Paralympic swimming champion Jessica Long, the trail brings her uplifting story of perseverance, courage, and believing in yourself to life through engaging story panels along the walking path. It’s a fun, interactive experience for children and families that combines reading, movement, and inspiration—all while celebrating the incredible journey of a champion who has inspired people around the world.

Visit All of the Storytrails

Featuring:

The Mermaid with No Tail
by Jessica Long

Featuring:

A Collection of Nursery Rhymes

Featuring:

A Walk in the Forest
by Maria Dek

Featuring:

Not a Stick
by Antoinette Portis

Have your next

Birthday Party

at the

Soar Lab - Educational Birthday Party Event