Injury trial attorney Leland Malchow enjoyed reading Dr. Suess books as a child, to his children, and now his grandchildren. It is only natural that he loves reading the books as part of the Rotary Club of Augusta’s participation in the Read Across America Celebration of Dr. Suess’ birthday each year on March 2nd. 

Leland’s favorite Dr. Suess books include “The Cat in the Hat”, “Green Eggs and Ham”, “Hop on Pop”, “Fox in Socks”, and “Go Dog Go”. 

Leland, along with other Rotary Club Members have read to students at W.S. Hornsby Elementary School, Wilkinson Gardens Elementary School, and on a remote video during COVID. 

The highlight of his celebration of Dr. Suess’ birthday this year was reading to his grandson Michael’s preschool class at The Heritage Academy’s Early Learning Center. 

After a friend and great local poet, Levi Hill, saw pictures of Leland on social media, he penned the following poem:

Att. (Attorney) in the Hat 

By Levi Hill

I cannot, should not, 

Will not fall 

Or drive my car into a wall

 

I will not slip 

Down to the ground

But if I do 

See what I found

I found this man 

Who wears a hat

And keeps an eye 

On where you’re at

 And if you need him 

He is there

This man is darn near

 Everywhere

He’s in a car

He’s in a bar

He’s on the tee 

With you and me

 
Taking care 

Of all our needs

Settling claims 

At lightning speed