It’s funny. Even in this very fast-paced, technology driven
world of ours, reading has never gone out of style. Perhaps the
way we read has changed a little bit as many of us have adapted
to life with a tablet, but no matter how the words are
delivered, there is still nothing like curling up with a really
good book. Introducing and teaching children about the joy found
in books and reading is what national Read Across America day is
all about! For sixteen years running, the National Education
Association has sponsored Read Across America Day, which will be
commemorated with book fairs, read-a-longs or any number of
other reading-centered events at a school or library near you!
The excitement and genuine fun surrounding the events found as a
part of Read Across America Day are specifically geared toward
kids in order to get them enthused and motivated about books and
reading. Increasing awareness and motivation when it comes to
reading is proven to make a very positive difference for kids as
the more kids read