[Cccnfbw] Read Across America

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Hear is some information about Read Across America from the National Education Association website. 

NEA Partners with the Lorax in 2012 




The theme is green for a very special 2012 Read Across America celebration. NEA's Read Across America campaign will showcase the Lorax book as well as NBC/Universal's  The Lorax  (featuring the voices of Taylor Swift, Zach Efron, Danny Devito and Betty White).  For a sneak peek, here's the latest trailer . The film opens nationwide March 2, 2012 and Universal, Dr. Seuss Enterprises, and Random House have joined NEA's Read Across America, creating new posters and classroom guides for the campaign. Read Across America will also develop new event ideas and materials to help you make this a Seussational celebration. 





  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 thirteenth 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! 

On March 2, the National Education Association calls for every child to be reading in the company of a caring adult. 






 
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