Chris Brown read the book Superhero School to third graders at Sisulu-Walker Charter School of Harlem in New York City on Thursday (March 11). “I had a great time promoting the importance of literacy,” he later said.

The R&B singer, who recently rejoined Twitter, will be visiting with soldiers at Fort Hood in Texas next week.

“These troops risk their lives for all of us everyday. Im going to show my appreciation!!!” he wrote.