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"This national celebration is not just about one hour or one day of reading, it is about cultivating a lifetime of good reading habits that will translate into academic success." —NEA President Dennis Van Roekel Cat in the Hat event at Taft Elementary in Mesa. of Dr. Seuss Enterprises L.P. "And we are especially proud that we are able to bring the important message of '"The Lorax' to this year's event." In addition to Dr. Seuss Enterprises there are 50 other national partners, including the American Library Association, PTA, NFL Players Association, Reading Is Fundamental, Screen Actors Guild Foundation, Random House Children's Books, Reading Rockets, United Through Reading, Heart of America Foundation, First Books, and Youth Service America. Every March 2, Dr. Seuss' birthday, NEA members across the nation host school and community events designed to pay homage to the beloved children's book author and to get the nation's young people excited about reading. Since 1997, NEA's Read Across America Kindergartners in Heatherbrae School listen to AEA President Andrew Morrill read. "This national celebration is not just about has attracted some of the biggest names in politics, entertainment and sports to help children discover the joy of reading. In addition to First Lady Michelle Obama, past celebrity participants have included Jessica Alba, Green Bay Packers wide receiver Donald Driver, Mehcad Brooks, Carrie Underwood, Gwyneth Paltrow, Alex Rodriguez, Serena Williams, Selena Gomez, Shaquille O'Neal, and many others. one hour or one day of reading, it is about cultivating a lifetime of good reading habits that will translate into academic success," said Van Roekel. "NEA's Read Across America brings students, parents, educators, and the entire community together to share the joy of reading." For more information on NEA's Read Across America, visit: www.nea.org/readacross. ✒ AEA Advocate ❘ Summer 2012 21