To get kids excited about reading and encourage more adults to spend time reading with their children, the National Education Association (NEA) launched the first NEA's Read Across America day in 1998. Originally created as a one-day event, this initiative is now a nation-wide year-long round program. Dr. Seuss's Birthday is March 2nd and this year's official day of celebration. This year will mark NEA's Read Across America's 21st year of celebrating reading and the birthday of Dr. Seuss.
So across the country, teachers, celebrities, community members, and parents are putting aside the many hats they wear for work and play and donning their reading hats, the red and white striped stovepipe hat of the Cat in the Hat. Let's all join together to ensure that our local children have caring adults to share books and rich reading experiences.
Upcoming Events
March 1: 5 pm Dr. Seuss' Birthday Party at Turner Library. Kansas City.
March 2: 6:30 pm Dr. Seuss Birthday Celebration at Barnes and Noble Oak Park andTown Center Plaza. Overland Park & Leawood.
March 3: 2 pm. Annual Reading Celebration at Books-A-Million. Kansas City.
March 4: All day! 2018 Stay at Home and Read a Book Ball. Get the entire family to set aside time to read together and share your photos using #StayHomeandRead and #JoCoBookBall.
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Check out additional ways to celebrate at home with crafts and recipes on our Pinterest board.
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