Drawing on resources from the education, publishing and business worlds, the program is designed to send a clear message to America's children and adults that reading is important and fun. The success of a trader, a business executive or any adult hinges on the ability to read and comprehend what is read. NEA and its partners in Read Across America choose today to recognize and honor the singular importance of literacy. Adults and children read together from one of Dr. Seuss's most famous books, Green Eggs and Ham, during the meal. After the reading session and opening bell, the Cat and executives headed for a tour of the Exchange and a trip to the trading floor while the students enjoyed a visit to the NYSE Interactive Education Center.
Literacy is a fundamental building block of a lifetime of productivity, learning and fun.
America Online is proud to partner with the NEA, First Book and Random House in this important national literacy effort. As part of the NYSE event, Random House will make a donation to First Book of 15 books for each point of the Dow Industrial Average at the closing bell on February 29th. The result could mean more than 150,000 free books for children, giving many needy youngsters the opportunity to read and own their first new books. We are not only sending a vital message to the nation about the importance of reading to children but also paying tribute to one of our most beloved authors, Dr. Seuss. We are delighted that the New York Stock Exchange, AOL and First Book are joining the NEA in this effort.