From Maine to California, readers made March 2 a day to remember. Not only was it the 70th anniversary of the National Education Association’s Read Across America, the day also marked what would have been the 100th birthday of Theodor Geisel, better known to millions around the world as Dr. Seuss.
Readers – young and old – from all walks of life have jumped on the reading bandwagon with more flair and creativity than ever before. Politicians from both sides of the aisle will join sports celebrities, recording stars, actors of stage and screen, firefighters and police officers to create a reading day that would have made the good doctor smile.
Teachers, librarians, school professionals and business people all made sure that yesterday, the focus was on reading.
“That focus,” says NEA President Reg Weaver, “means good things for our nation’s kids.”
NEA’s Read Across America is a party with a purpose – to show young people that reading not only is the gateway to success in school, but that it’s fun as well.”
