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The Maryland Reading Month Committee shall share activities and programs with local councils to promote Maryland reading during the month of January and beyond the classroom for lifelong pursuits. The Maryland Reading Month Committee will request that the sitting governor of Maryland proclaim January as "Maryland Reading Month."
Read Across MarylandIt is with great enthusiasm that we gather today to announce our school's participation in Read Across America Day 2026, scheduled for Monday, March 2, 2026. This annual celebration, initiated by the National Education Association in 1998, aims to foster a love for reading among students of all ages .
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Purpose:
Read Across America Day coincides with the birthday of the beloved children's author, Dr. Seuss, and serves as an opportunity to encourage reading and literacy across the nation. While the event honors Dr. Seuss's contributions, it also emphasizes the importance of diverse and inclusive literature that reflects the rich tapestry of our society .
Ideas of Potential Activities in Your Schools:
In celebration of this day, our school has organized a series of engaging activities:
Call to Action:
We invite all members of our school community to join us in this celebration of literacy. By participating in Read Across America Day, we reaffirm our commitment to nurturing a lifelong love of reading in our students.
Let us come together to make this event a memorable and impactful experience for all.
Thank you.
Read Across America Day coincides with the birthday of the beloved children's author, Dr. Seuss, and serves as an opportunity to encourage reading and literacy across the nation. While the event honors Dr. Seuss's contributions, it also emphasizes the importance of diverse and inclusive literature that reflects the rich tapestry of our society .
Ideas of Potential Activities in Your Schools:
In celebration of this day, our school has organized a series of engaging activities:
- Guest Readings: Community leaders and local authors will visit classrooms to read stories that highlight diverse cultures and perspectives.
- Reading Challenges: Students will be encouraged to participate in reading challenges, with goals tailored to each grade level.
- Book Fair: A curated selection of books will be available for purchase, promoting access to a variety of genres and authors.
- Literary Dress-Up Day: Students and staff are invited to dress as their favorite literary characters, bringing stories to life within our school halls.
Call to Action:
We invite all members of our school community to join us in this celebration of literacy. By participating in Read Across America Day, we reaffirm our commitment to nurturing a lifelong love of reading in our students.
Let us come together to make this event a memorable and impactful experience for all.
Thank you.
