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PhiLAnthropist: Read Across America for Dr Seuss's Birthday!
Note: This could be you inspiring and engaging kids. Photo by Emily Lerman/LAist
Did you know that Monday, March 2nd is Dr. Seuss's Birthday? Did you also know that in his honor the National Education Association hosts Read Across Americaevery year? It's a nationwide reading celebration and schools throughout LA are participating and looking for volunteers to help.
Reading to Kids has a run-down of the times and locations where volunteers are needed to read to kids and get them excited about reading.
Alta Loma Elementary, Gratts Elementary, Hoover Elementary, Politi Elementary,White Elementary, MacArthur Park Primary Center, and White House Place Primary Centerwill be celebrating Read Across America, and they need your help! They are looking for volunteers to spend a couple of hours reading to kids and helping with their special events
Can't make it during the week? Join Reading to Kids at their next monthly reading club on Saturday, March 14th.
Send your PhiLAnthropist ideas to philanthropist@laist.com.
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