NEA's Read Across America 2010

NEA's Read Across America was created in 1998 to encourage children to read daily. Celebrated on March 2, Dr. Seuss's birthday, special events raise awareness about the importance of parents reading with their children. Older children are reminded to read independently for pleasure as well as for schoolwork.

It's our tradition to celebrate Read Across America in New Hampshire with a program at the State House, in which two fourth-graders represent each Senate district. This year's event will occur on Wednesday, March 3.

Find out about year-round reading activities and instructional tools at NEA's Web page. While you are there, pledge to participate so schools and organizations can learn from your ideas. Get stickers for your students (public schools and partners only, please) by printing and completing an order form. Fax the form to Lonnie Bean at 603-224-2648, or e-mail the information specified to him.

Note: Stickers are provided only to New Hampshire addresses.

Photo's from last year's event at the State House:

Students take the readers oath in the NH Senate chambers.

Guest reader Donna Ciocca.

Senator Janeway reading with students.

Governor John Lynch reads to the students.

The Cat in the Hat in the Governor’s chambers.