Read Across America All Year Long

March 2nd is Dr. Seuss's birthday, so it's always been a day to celebrate him and his books. Read Across America Day is a day to get kids excited about reading. The goal is to not only get students to participate during the month of March, but all year long. The National Education Association created Read Across America to bring the joy of reading to children of all ages, all year long.

The NEA states, "March 2 is National Read Across America Day, a day to celebrate our favorite activity. The day was established by the National Education Association (NEA) in 1998 to help get kids excited about reading. The day occurs each year on the birthday of beloved children’s book author Dr. Seuss, so a perfect way to celebrate is to don a Seussian hat and read one his famous tales, like One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish. On National Read Across America Day, students, teachers, parents, and community members around the nation come together to read books and celebrate the joy of reading — join us!"

Many elementary grades participated in the event. Even the Janesville 5th grade students joined in the festivities as they read to younger students.