News & Events

Little Ray Children’s Books Receives Community Investment Grant

Ponte Vedra, FL – May 28, 2024 - Little Ray Children’s Books, Inc., a 501c3 organization, received a CFF grant to upgrade technology and streamline creative operations.

Our president receives our first grant from CFF.
Our Executive Director receives the anonymous volunteer reading program grant award.

Ponte Vedra’s Little Ray Children’s Books Receives Reading Program Grant

Ponte Vedra, FL – December 9, 2024 - An anonymous grant is launching a volunteer reading program across 19 Tallahassee schools.

Television Interview

Terry Verduin discusses Sports, Business, and Life on The Horse’s Mouth at the Daily News Network.

✨ Raccoon Paws + Your Views = Magic!

Ponte Vendra, FL, November 21, 2025

Our "Raccoons Save the Day" video hit 25,000 views thanks to your incredible support—thank you!

25K Thank You.

👻📣 BREAKING NEWS FROM THE LAND OF LITERACY!

Ponte Vedra, Florida, November 25, 2025

Our newest "Talking Head of the Sea" and biggest fan celebrates her 8th birthday by bringing Little Ray to life through her incredible imagination.

Four-year-old Jaxson reviews the Goopy Ghost.

✨📣 "There's a Shark!"

Ponte Vedra, Florida, December 15, 2025

Following Jaxson’s creative lead on the Goopy Ghost Games page, young reviewer Matthew is now sparking a love for sharks with his animated review of Little Ray & Shark Patch Things Up.

A young girl smiling and holding up a copy of 'The Amazing Flight of Little Ray' children's book.

Ponte Vedra, Florida, December 15, 2025

📰Young Reviewer “Bowled Over” by Goopy the Ghost

Inspired by four-year-old Jaxson, our new Goopy Bowling Game video brings to life the creative ideas he shared on our Goopy Ghost Games page.

 

Two-and-a-half-year-old Matthew captures hearts with Shark.

Little Ray Children’s Books Names New President

Ponte Vedra, Florida, January 6, 2026

Little Ray Children’s Books, Inc., a 501c3 organization, is proud to announce the appointment of Miroslav Vukmirovic as President and Advisory Director.

Miroslav has been a vital creative force for Little Ray, previously serving as our Advisory Director and lead designer. He is responsible for the unique branding of our Goopy Ghost membership cards and has contributed significantly to our mission of sparking curiosity and literacy in young readers.

In his new role, Miroslav will oversee the strategic growth and creative direction of the organization as we expand our reading programs and community events throughout 2026. We are honored to have his passion for children’s literature and his artistic vision at the helm of Little Ray Children’s Books.

Festival of Trees at the Link (November 22, 2025)

A holiday celebration auctioning trees for local charities

Goopy Ghost at Kids’ Night Out! (October 25, 2025)

Special after-hours reading events with glowing 3D-printed ghosts.

Happy Haunts Pumpkin Patch (October 11–26, 2025)

Weekend storytime and family photos at the Nocatee pumpkin patch.

World Ocean Day Event (June 8, 2024)

Partnered with Tarpon Springs Aquarium for a special reading and stingray-bonding event.

Literacy Week at the Link (March 6–14, 2024)

Featured nature-based and Goopy Ghost holiday books during Literacy Week.

Goopy Party Theme at The Social Society

Goopy Ghost Holiday Books are now featured alongside unique party supplies and gifts at The Social Society.