Read Across America Day, an annual reading motivation and awareness program initiated by the National Education Association, calls for every child in every community to celebrate reading on March 2.

Schools are celebrating Read Across America Week, planning a variety of activities honoring Dr. Suess’s 120th birthday that was on March 2. Students in Kristie Elswick’s pre-school class at ...

Michael Caudill Middle School, who came to read and play games to celebrate Read Across America Day. The students didn't have to go far for their special day -- just across the parking lot.