Happy Birthday, Dr. Seuss!
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Today, the beloved Theodor Seuss Geisel (a.k.a. Dr. Seuss) would have turned 105.
In remembrance of his birthday, thousands of schools, libraries and community centers across the country kick off their literacy programs, motivating children to read, as well as helping them master basic comprehension skills.
The National Education Assn. annually sponsors ‘Read Across America,’ now in its 12th year, commencing with their Project 236 (named for the number of words used in ‘The Cat in the Hat’) Read-Aloud Day.
Students at Encino Elementary geared up for their ‘Reading Rocks!’ challenge, with kindergarten students reading ‘Green Eggs and Ham,’ one of Dr. Seuss’ most memorable books. They had even more reason to celebrate today; after eight years of red tape, the newly renovated, 1,600-sq.-ft. library reopened with more than 10,000 books to inspire and assist in reaching their reading goals.
Dr. Seuss published more than 60 books (translated into 15 languages), one of which celebrates its 50th birthday this year, coincidentally, ‘The Happy Birthday Book.’
The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go! -- ‘I Can Read with My Eyes Shut’
-- Liesl Bradner
Photo (top left): Theodor Geisel. Credit: Associated Press
Photo (lower right): Encino Elementary readers. Credit: Liesl Bradner