NEA's Read Across America
Mark your calendars: March 1 is NEA's Read Across America Day
NEA Shines in the Spotlight with Read Across America
From USA Today to the Huffington Post, Time for Kids to the Washington Post and NASDAQ, NEA's Read Across America captured the media spotlight with a Seussational national kickoff in New York with NEA President Dennis Van Roekel and Lorax stars Danny DeVito and Zac Efron, and attention-getting Read Across America events around the country, including the Read Across America reading tour driven by Mazda. CNN and Edweek featured President Van Roekel in their blogs. Not to be outdone, Access Hollywood, E! Entertainment Television, and Media Mikes showcased the reading celebrations and local and state print and broadcast media featured local events.
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Jason Kempin/Getty Images
“Every year on NEA’s Read Across America Day, the imaginations of children across the country are ignited when they open up a good book,” said NEA President Dennis Van Roekel at the national kickoff. “‘The Lorax’ is not only entertaining to read, but it also highlights the importance of protecting our air, land and water. Our students deserve to learn in a safe, healthy environment.”
“Dr. Seuss not only teaches kids about taking care of our planet with ‘The Lorax,’ he helps them learn the fundamentals of reading through all of his books,” said DeVito. “I’m so happy to be a part of Read Across America’s efforts to spread these timeless messages to children throughout the country.”
Thank you for Driving
Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) teamed up with Universal Studios, NEA’s Read Across America, and the NEA Foundation to benefit public school libraries nationwide. Mazda has pledged up to $1 million in support of the nation’s public school libraries through a unique test drive program. For each test drive of a Mazda vehicle between Feb. 21 and April 2, Mazda donatedd $25 toward public school libraries nationwide. Grants for the libraries will be announced soon.
Is your pledge on our site? Whether it's planting a Truffala tree forest, reading garden, or having the Lorax lead your reading parade, don't forget to share your plans for celebrating NEA's Read Across America on the Read Across America pledge site. You'll find pledges from around the country and even around the world, linked to a special Google map. Plus, we'll soon be uploading news from the Lorax, our partners, and even guest bloggers.
Lorax resources ready for your classroom
If you're reading The Lorax for Read Across America Day and looking for lesson plans and materials, there are plenty of resources available, including The Lorax Project from Dr. Seuss, Lorax familiy literacy bags from Reading Rockets, and ReadWriteThink.org. If you have a lesson plan or resource you'd like to share, email readacross@nea.org with your link.Looking for Books?
If you serve a high needs student population and are in need of books for your reading event, check out the First Book Marketplace, run by Read Across America partner First Book. They have books by Dr. Seuss and many of your favorite authors at significant discounts. And if you qualify, sign up to become a First Book recipient of free books.Join the Read Across America Fan and Cause pages on Facebook
Help us spread the word and build a nation of readers! Through the Read Across America Facebook fan page and cause page you'll be able to share photos, videos, and ideas, plus hear the latest news from NEA's Read Across America and its partners.Ready for your 15 minutes of Fame?
How about sending your latest video to SchoolTube? It can be your own music reading video, book trailer, or coverage of a recent event. SchoolTube has created a Read Across America channel just for you. To sign up and share your videos, go to SchoolTube.
About NEA’s Read Across America
The National Education Association is building a nation of readers through its signature program, NEA’s Read Across America. Now in its 15th year, this year-round program focuses on motivating children and teens to read through events, partnerships, and reading resources.
NEA’s Read Across America Day, NEA’s national reading celebration takes place each year on or near March 2, the birthday of Dr. Seuss. Across the country, thousands of schools, libraries, and community centers participate by bringing together kids, teens, and books, and you can too!
"You're never too old, too wacky, too wild, to pick up a book and read with a child."
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NEA 2012 Read Across America Results Report
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NEA VP Lily Eskelsen Promotes Reading on D.C.’s NBC 4
NEA Vice President Lily Eskelsen appears on WRC-TV in Washington, D.C. to talk about the importance of reading on NEA’s Read Across America Day.
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Join The Lorax Cast and Read for the Trees!
The cast of the upcoming film Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax is sharing their love of reading and promoting NEA’s Read Across America and March 2, NEA’s Read Across America Day. Many thanks to Taylor Swift, Betty White, Zac Efron, Danny DeVito, and Ed Helms.
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Join The Lorax Cast and Read for the Trees!
The cast of the upcoming film Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax is sharing their love of reading and promoting NEA’s Read Across America and March 2, NEA’s Read Across America Day. Many thanks to Taylor Swift, Betty White, Zac Efron, Danny DeVito, and Ed Helms.
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