Locals celebrate “Read Across America Week”

Rick Patrick  rick@greenepublishing.com Each year, during the first week of March, volunteers and schools across the nation. Celebrate “Read Across America Week.” This celebration encourages youngsters to read and encourages adults to read to children. It is held in conjunction with the birthday of the late Dr. Seuss, the beloved author of many famous children’s books. It is traditional for volunteers to read Dr. Seuss’ works to classrooms during “Read Across America Week.”