March is National Reading Month
March is National Reading Month. The month kicks off with National Read Across America Day on March 2, where children, teachers, parents/caregivers, and community members around the nation come together to read books and celebrate the joy of reading.
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The National Education Association (NEA) has been leading the Read Across America initiative since 1998. Their primary purpose is to work for the betterment of public education. Reading has been promoted across the nation with events organized in libraries, schools, book clubs, and communities.
Read Across America Day calls upon everyone to read and engage with children to make reading a more fun and interactive experience. Good reading habits can lead to academic success and notable future achievements.
Reading Activity Ideas
Review the recommended titles in the Read Across America calendar on the National Education Association’s page.
Choose from ideas for sharing books in the calendar and all kinds of ways to celebrate with stories in classrooms.
Join Literacy Pittsburgh on March 2 as they host virtual story times throughout the day on Facebook Live to celebrate Read Across America Day. View the full schedule.
Join Reading Is Fundamental on March 2 starting at 9 a.m. (and available on demand until March 31, 2022) to watch their celebration webcast “Reading Inspires!” The organization has a downloadable viewing kit that includes an activity for each of the three read-aloud books that will be featured during the event.
Visit the the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh and attend one of their several events throughout the region for children and adults. Visit their events page for more information.
Donate a book to the United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania’s book drive. You and your family can help put exciting and diverse books into the hands of young readers and promote literacy in our region. This year's books have been hand-selected to focus on social diversity, including but not limited to various ethnicities, classes, genders, physical abilities/qualities, race, and work statuses. Fill out this form to register and receive the list of books they are accepting.