Meet our Book Buddies, Jacqueline LeFevre and her dog, Sam! Jacqueline and Sam are certified as a therapy dog team through Alliance of Therapy Dogs. Since 2024, the Book Buddies have visited the Goodman Community Center to help children improve their reading skills in its START Literacy Initiative. Jacqueline and Sam have been a part of this incredible program since its inception. They also join other Book Buddies to visit local schools.
Jacqueline is an instructional designer and lifelong educator who combines creativity, empathy, and evidence-based practices to make learning meaningful. Jacqueline is also a Taradiddle Judge!
Here are some fun facts about Sam:
Age: 3 years
Type of Dog: Mixed
Adopted from: Jacqueline adopted Sam as a puppy from Dog House Art House , an animal rescue based in Texas
Favorite Treat: Zuke’s peanut butter treats
Favorite Trick: Shake
Favorite Activity: Exploring off-leash
Favorite Season: Fall
Favorite way to relax: Lying in the sun
Special Skill: Sam communicates by using “buttons” to talk!
Favorite Book Genre: Comic books
Nickname: Samwich, Samson
Jacqueline and Sam look forward to meeting you at a Book Buddies event!
