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95-Year-Old Teacher Publishes Children's Book to Help Kids

4/16/2026

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Philip Spevak, a 95-year-old retired teacher, published his first children's book, Pheepser’s Sunfish Shenanigan, inspired by his 70-plus years in the classroom at Coral Park Elementary in the 1970s.
Former students reconnected with him and purchased his book for their grandchildren.
He plans to donate copies to hospitals for children in need.
The Children’s Trust celebrated its 20th "Champions for Children" awards ceremony in Miami.

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Philip Spevak, a 95-year-old retired teacher, published his first children's book, Pheepser’s Sunfish Shenanigan, inspired by his 70-plus years in the classroom at Coral Park Elementary in the 1970s.
Former students reconnected with him and purchased his book for their grandchildren.
He plans to donate copies to hospitals for children in need.
The Children’s Trust celebrated its 20th "Champions for Children" awards ceremony in Miami.