Students and Staff Celebrate Read Across America Week

In honor of Read Across America Week, celebrity readers from across the community visited the Elizabeth Lee Black School to read to students. More than 80 readers joined classrooms and shared their favorite children's books March 2-8, 2025.

Read Across America Week is a vibrant celebration of reading that has grown far beyond its original purpose. What began as a single-day event to honor Dr. Seuss’s birthday on March 2nd has blossomed into a week-long celebration dedicated to inspiring a love for reading. This week, typically held in early March, invites schools, libraries, and communities across the United States to join together and highlight the importance of books in shaping young minds and fostering creativity.

At its core, the goal of Read Across America Week is simple but powerful: to inspire lifelong readers. It aims to foster a culture where reading is not just an academic requirement, but a source of joy and personal growth. The week encourages children to explore books, spark their imaginations, and develop a deep appreciation for the worlds they can discover between the pages.

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