Susie Galea, mayor of Alamogordo, N.M., read three stories to the fifth grade class of Holloman Elementary School, March 6, at Holloman Air Force Base, N.M. Read Across America as a weeklong celebration of reading in honor of Dr. Seuss' birthday. This was Galea's first year volunteering to read to students. "I think it is wonderful that they (National Education Association) carve a week out just for reading," said Galea. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. E'Lysia A. Wray/Released)