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making reading a priority in our own lives or by taking field trips to the local library. It's also important to keep lots of books and magazines around the house for kids to pick up and start reading.
• Read Across America Day started on March 2, 1998 as an annual event to raise awareness about encouraging our young students to pick up a book and read. When kids are eager and excited to read, this sets up an attitude and excitement towards lifelong learning and starts a path towards success as they go through school.
•  As Dr. Seuss so wisely wrote, "You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose. You're on your own. And you know what you know. And YOU are the one who'll decide where to go." I hope you'll join me in participating in Read Across America Day and would encourage you to send me a picture of you reading with your kids.