We're encouraging all Americans to join us in celebrating Dr. Seuss's birthday by reading with children. Published in 1990 by Dr. Seuss, this beloved book offers a wealth of wisdom on setting goals and meeting challenges, and with gentle humor reminds readers about the endless possibilities life has to offer. NEA and the International Reading Association believe that the Read Across America celebration will help focus attention on the importance of early reading. They also believe the celebration will move the United States toward the goal of having all children reading well at grade level by third grade, and will build a sense of community around our public schools. The Association has published several brochures designed to assist parents in helping their children become readers.
Single copies are available free with a self-addressed stamped envelope.
The International Reading Association represents over 300,000 individual reading teachers, teacher educators, and other reading experts worldwide.