Read Across America is our Nation’s
largest celebration of reading. Launched in 1998 by the National Association of
Educators (NEA), Read Across America begins each March 2nd in celebration of
the birth of Dr. Seuss. The celebration
then continues through the entire month of March. Research has continued to
show that children who are motivated to read and have access to quality books
generally become better students. This
is the reason teachers and librarians work towards encouraging children to find
joy in reading by including activities and books during the month of March that
celebrate Dr. Seuss’ body of work as well as finding joy in reading all year
long.
Guided by a committee of educators,
Read Across America helps to motivate children and teens to read by including
books for young people in which students can see themselves reflected, as well
as depict a world or character that might be different from them. During the
month of March, you will see big celebrations of reading by teachers,
librarians, parents, grandparents, and even actors, athletes, and politicians. Some of these celebrations are in the form of reading
daily to kids, dress-up days of favorite book characters, book crafts, as well
as contests for reading the most books in the month. Schools will often ask
for volunteers such as the local mayor, public librarian, local television news
journalist, and parents/grandparents, to join their classroom to read aloud to
students. They encourage volunteers to dress up as their favorite book
character, promote books by reading aloud, and display a general enthusiasm for
reading.
Book and activity suggestions can be found at NEA.com, as well as by contacting your local school, education
association, public library, and/or bookstores. Read Across America is a special time to encourage and celebrate the joy of reading. Happy Birthday, Dr. Seuss!
Below are a few events coming up in March to celebrate Read Across America. You can also check our calendar of events here, CMRLS Events Calendar.
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Seuss Celebration
Thursday, March 6, 4:30 – 5:30pm
| Join us for a whimsical celebration at our Seuss-themed gathering. We will explore the enchanting world of Dr. Seuss by reading "Bartholomew and the Oobleck" and creating our own oobleck goo. We invite you to join us and discover the creative activities we have planned for you. Thursday, March 6, 5:30 – 6:30pm | Do you and your family read Dr. Seuss books? If so, you will want to join us for our Dr. Seuss Family Trivia Night! We will have snacks and prizes!
Saturday, March 8, 10 – 11:45am | Join us for Dr. Seuss Movie Day. We will be watching Horton Hears a Who.
Produced by: Twentieth Century Fox
Rated: G
Runtime: 86 minutes Saturday, March 1 – Monday, March 31 | This month we have a Seuss themed guessing jar for a chance to win a gift card (sponsored by the Friends of the Library) Thursday, March 13, 5 – 6pm | We will be making Cat in the Hat masks and reading "Oh, the Places You Will Go by Dr. Seuss." |
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Friday, March 14, 9:30 – 10:30am | Join us for family story time. This month's theme will be "Dr. Seuss". We will have fun stories, music, and a craft.
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