The Home Depot Backyard Partners with King & Spalding to Host Literacy Day on September 30

‍ATLANTA (September 24, 2026) – The Home Depot Backyard (THDBY) announces a new partnership with King & Spalding to host Literacy Day, a private, invitation-only event designed to inspire a love of reading among over 100 Atlanta youth ages 4–11. The event will take place Wednesday, September 30, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at The Home Depot Backyard.

Literacy Day will highlight the important role reading plays as the foundation for learning while creating an engaging environment where young readers can experience books beyond the page. Throughout the morning, participating students will rotate through a variety of interactive activation stations designed to bring stories to life through hands-on activities, creativity, and play.

On-site partners will include the YMCA, the Atlanta Falcons, the Children's Museum of Atlanta, Wren’s Nest, NPursuit, and other local organizations leading activities centered around reading comprehension, collaboration and problem solving.  

From imaginative storytelling to interactive learning experiences, each activation will encourage students to explore reading in a fun and memorable way while reinforcing the idea that literacy can open doors to creativity, discovery and lifelong learning.

“At The Home Depot Backyard, we recognize the important role literacy plays in creating opportunities for children to learn, grow and thrive,” said Erika Arms, Director of The Home Depot Backyard. “We are proud to partner with King & Spalding for Literacy Day and create a meaningful experience for students from Title I elementary schools across Atlanta.”

“For the last 140 years, King & Spalding has been rooted in Atlanta and invested in its success,” said Josh Kamin, Managing Partner of King & Spalding’s Atlanta office. “By fostering a love of reading and learning among Atlanta’s youth, we are paying that investment forward by helping equip the next generation with skills that will strengthen our community. We are proud to partner with another like-minded Atlanta institution, The Home Depot Backyard, on this Literacy Day.” 

This event reflects King & Spalding and The Home Depot Backyard’s shared commitment to supporting Atlanta communities and creating meaningful opportunities for local youth. By transforming reading into an immersive experience, Literacy Day aims to help young participants build positive connections with books and encourage reading habits that extend beyond the event.

Participating students will be invited from a selected Atlanta-area elementary school. Literacy Day is a private event and is not open for public registration.

For more information about The Home Depot Backyard, visit thehomedepotbackyard.com or follow us at @thdbackyard on Facebook, Instagram, X, Threads, and Tik Tok.

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ABOUT THE HOME DEPOT BACKYARD

The Home Depot Backyard, commonly known as Atlanta’s Backyard, is an award-winning 11-acre multi-use green space in the heart of downtown, adjacent to Mercedes-Benz Stadium, full of unique opportunities for the local community and visitors alike. Serving the Atlanta community since 2018, The Home Depot Backyard provides a broad spectrum of programming for all audiences and has hosted a wide array of community events while also serving as the premier parking and tailgating destination for the Atlanta Falcons (NFL), Atlanta United (MLS), and other stadium events. The Home Depot Backyard focuses on three key pillars - Arts and Culture, Health and Wellness, and Inspired Learning - through offering a variety of activities from daily fitness classes to one-of-a-kind events focused on uplifting the community. To learn more about The Home Depot Backyard, visit thehomedepotbackyard.com or follow us at @thdbackyard on Facebook, Instagram, X, Threads, and Tik Tok.

ABOUT KING & SPALDING

King & Spalding is an international law firm that represents a broad array of clients, including half of the Fortune Global 100, with 1,300 lawyers in 26 offices in the United States, Europe, the Middle East and Asia Pacific. The firm has handled matters in over 160 countries on six continents and is consistently recognized for the results it obtains, uncompromising commitment to quality and dedication to understanding the business and culture of its clients. To learn more about King & Spalding, visit kslaw.com.  

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