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What is the point of Read Across America?

Launched in 1998 by the National Education Association (NEA), Read Across America is the nation’s largest celebration of reading. This year-round program focuses on motivating children and teens to read through events, partnerships, and reading resources that are about everyone, for everyone.

What is the theme for 2021 Read Across America?

IRMO, S.C. — Each year, National Read Across America Day is celebrated on March 2nd, the birthday of Dr. Seuss, but this year the organization is expanding their reach. The theme for 2021 is to create and celebrate a nation of diverse readers.

What can I do instead of Dr Seuss Day?

Alternatives To Dr. Seuss Day & Dr. Seuss Week

  • Read Diverse Picture Books.
  • Read Books With Rhyming & Alliteration.
  • Have A Daily Inclusion Theme.
  • Dress Up As A Favorite Book Character.
  • Celebrate Grace Lin Day.
  • Read A Book About A Book.
  • Read A Picture Book Biography About An Author.
  • Write Personal Biographies.

What is the book for Read Across America 2022?

Alicia D. Williams, author of the Read Across America recommended title Jump at the Sun: The True Life Tale of Unstoppable Storycatcher Zora Neale Hurston, talks about her book, the elementary book featured in March month on the Read Across America calendar, in a video interview with Marley Dias.

How do you celebrate Read Across America Day?

Design a Reading Event

  1. Host Guest Readers and Speakers.
  2. Catch Students “Red Hatted.” The Get Caught Reading Campaign provides great suggestions on how to reward students “caught” reading on their own.
  3. Plan a Character Parade.
  4. Schedule a Week of Theme Days.
  5. Organize Buddy Readers.
  6. Reward Reading Accomplishments.

Why is March 2 Dr Seuss Day?

Seuss’s birthday is celebrated on March 2 and it celebrates both the birthday of Theodor Seuss Geisel and the National Education Association to endorse the importance of reading. A lesser-known fact about Dr. Seuss is that he created the word nerd….Dr. Seuss’s Birthday’s birthday dates.

Year Date Day
2026 March 2 Monday

How do you celebrate Read Across America Day Without Dr. Seuss?

Here are some alternatives:

  1. Take them to a library for a book scavenger hunt—challenge them to find books that are “mirrors” and books that are “windows.”
  2. Suggest your child’s class have a “book tasting,” in which every child brings in a few of their favorites to share with the class.
  3. Have a family read-a-thon at home.

What are ways to celebrate Read Across America?

12 Creative Ways To Celebrate Read Across America Day

  • Invite students to read in a variety of ways.
  • Challenge younger students to a picture book scavenger hunt.
  • Plan a few tantalizing book talks.
  • Track your school’s progress.
  • Find creative ways for kids to tell others about books they’ve read.

How do you celebrate Read Across America virtually?

9 Ideas for (Virtually) Celebrating NEA’s Read Across America

  1. Mystery Readers. Traditionally, Mystery Readers are special guests who come to your classroom—after a mysterious build up—to read aloud to students.
  2. Host an Author.
  3. Book Talks.
  4. Slide Parties.
  5. Reading Drive-In.
  6. StoryWalk.
  7. Reading Obstacle Course.