March 1, 2013 is NEA's Read Across America Day
What better way to celebrate Dr. Seuss's birthday than reading to a child? Random House and the National Education Association (NEA) urge you to participate in the annual Read Across America and read to a child.
Read Across America Day promotes reading, particularly for children and young adults. Many schools, libraries, and community centers across the United States participate in the day by bringing people together to take part in reading books. Various reading activities and events are held across the country on this day.
一年一度的“全美閱讀日”又來啦~~~~ 又是好時機向小孩宣揚“閱讀精神”！每年3月的第一個禮拜，National Education Association (NEA) 為了紀念Dr. Seuss's 的生日，都會號召全美各大州當地的社區一起舉辦各系列相關活動來慶祝這個有意義的節日， 通過活動來激發孩子閱讀的興趣，讓“閱讀精神”傳遍美國！
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WHY CELEBRATE DR. SEUSS? Dr. Seuss epitomizes a love of children and learning. Also, his use of rhyme makes his books an effective tool for teaching young children the basic skills they need to be successful. When we celebrate Dr. Seuss and reading, we send a clear message to America's children that reading is fun and important.
Dr.Seuss 是個熱愛孩子和寫作的作家，他所創作的兒童讀物有趣又生動，總能帶給孩子靈感的啓發，讓孩子不斷在閱讀中尋找成功的“鑰匙”。希望籍著這個“全美閱讀日”讓更多孩子認識到閱讀的重要性 --“知識就是力量”， 能夠在閱讀中找到樂趣，由閱讀伴隨著他們成長！
WHO IS DR. SUESS? Theodor Seuss Geisel ( March 2, 1904 – September 24, 1991) was an American writer, poet, and cartoonist most widely known for his children's books written under the pen names Dr. Seuss. Dr. Suess published 46 children's books, which were often characterized by imaginative characters, rhyme, and frequent use of trisyllabic meter. His most celebrated books include the bestselling Green Eggs and Ham, The Cat in the Hat, One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish, Horton Hatches the Egg, Horton Hears a Who!, and How the Grinch Stole Christmas!. Numerous adaptations of his work have been created, including 11 television specials, four feature films, a Broadway musical and four television series. He won the Lewis Carroll Shelf Award in 1958 for Horton Hatches the Egg and again in 1961 for And to Think That I Saw It on Mulberry Street.
Events to celebrate Read Across Day
南加慶祝“全美閱讀日”的活動
Children’s Book World: Read Across America Dr. Seuss Party with Alina Celeste Time: Saturday, March 2nd at 10:30am Manhattan Village Store: Celebrate the National Education Association's Read Cross Day - and Dr. Seuss's birthday! - with a special in-store event. Kids will enjoy stories, crafting, and more. Time: Saturday, March 2nd at 10am Location: 3200 North Sepulveda Blvd, Manhattan Beach, CA
For more events and information on Read Across America, please visit the NEA's Web site at www.nea.org/readacross. |
