Read Across America Campaign (NAPS)—Forthe fourth year, the National Education Association (NEA)is inviting every child, every teenager, and every adult in every community to Read Across America (RAA) on March 2. This year that date celebrates what would have been Dr. Seuss’s 97th birthday. Last year more than 30 million celebrated NEA’s Read Across America on ships, in stadiums, city halls, schools, libraries, homes, and even in the hallowed halls of the Supreme Court. Kids of all ages read on March 2 with judges, police officers, firefighters, teachers, librarians, nurses, politicians, authors, actors, and others. Even more are expected to be engaged in Read Across America 2001. The theme for this year’s celebration—said to be the largest literacy event in the nation, if not the world—is Oh, The Places Youll Go, the beloved Dr. Seuss book that offers a wealth of wisdom on setting goals and meeting challenges. NEA President Bob Chase said: “We are inviting stu- dentsofall ages to explore with us Join Morgan Freeman and 30 million others in celebrating NEA’s Read Across America March2. Seven humps (b) Blue humps (c) Bumpy humps(d) A big appetite? 4. Finish this phrase: “One fish, two fish, red fish, ___” (a) Green fish (b) Blue bell (c) Green bell (d) Blue Fish? Quizzes for grades 4-6, 7-8, and 9-12 can be found on NEA’s Read the fun, adventure, and magic that books provide. We want readers young and old to join us for Across America Web site at A fun Read Across America classroom project is a Dr. Seuss announcements (PSA), certificates the ride.” Trivia Quiz. Sample questions for grades K-3 include: 1. When is Dr. Seuss’s birthday (a) April 2 (b) January 25 (c) March 2 (d) June 2? 2. Whoasks, “Do you like green eggs and ham?”(a) The Cat in the Hat (b) Sam I Am (c) Horton (d) The Grinch? 3. Mr. Gump’s wumphas (a) www.nea.org/readacross. The Web site also includes other games, downloadable public service of participation, the names of state RAA contacts, and ideas galore for fun ways to celebrate. If yourschool, library, or community is planning an event for March 2, join in the fun. Or start a celebration of your own. More information is available at www.nea.org/readacross. Answers to sample K-3 questions: 1. (a); 2. (b); 3. (a); 4. (a).
