Mrs. Harper – English teacher who becomes the faculty advisor for the reading movement.
The Librarian – continues as one of the emotional anchors of the story.
Vice Principal Eleanor Brooks – the skeptical vice principal from Chapter 258 who slowly becomes a supporter.
Maya Brooks – the quiet visitor from another school (introduced in Chapter 252). She later becomes one of the movement's strongest advocates.
Other Schools
As letters begin arriving, introduce students from different schools.
MAPLE RIDGE HIGH
Maya Brooks – shy reader from Maple Ridge High who visits the First Chapter Bench.
Eli Turner – student librarian who starts the first Conversation Journal outside Westwood.
GREENFIELD ACADEMY
Sophia Grant – student council president who organizes a reading corner.
Marcus H
