Nickelodeon's Devon "Ned" Werkheiser star of Nickelodeon's Ned's Declassified joins SSHF's Project Read for HOPE Celebrity Read Aloud Tour for a very special event and birthday celebration at Kelso Elementary School. Speacial Thanks to Jordan Koper, Michael Koper, KP Properties, and Alliance Auto Group. Over 800 studnets recieved 2 to 5 brand new children reading books!

The Stephanie Starks HOPE Foundation supports the Leimert Park Book Fair sponsoring Children's Village and donating brand new books to every child! Special Thanks to Michael Koper, Jordan Koper, Alliance Auto Group!, and LAX Hyundai

Founder/CEO of the Stephanie Starks HOPE Foundation (SSHF) Shelia Starks receives Recognition of Legacy Honor. This award is given to individuals for their extraordinary contributions to the literacy legacy of Los Angeles, the State of California, the United States and the World.

Actor Kevin Hart once again joins Project Read for HOPE Celebrity Read Aloud Tour! There is nothing better than a party except an after party! Keeping his word actor Kevin Hart visits Woodworth Elementary School after missing his flight the day before. He drove home an important message to students that "keeping your promises are very important. When you tell someone you will do something you do it!"

Supported by LAX Hyundai: Actress Eva Mendes teams up with Fox 11's Niscelle Turner and Joey Wells and joins SSHF's Project Read for HOPE Celebrity Read Aloud Tour at Centinela Elementary School. Over 950 studnets recieved brand new books.