March 2 marks Dr. Seuss’ birthday, and to celebrate, young readers nationwide are encouraged to pick up a good book for Read Across America Day.
Here in Maryland, events are planned at various locations throughout Baltimore City, as well as in Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Carroll, Harford and Howard counties beginning at 9 a.m. Wednesday.
Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake, Howard County Executive Allan Kittleman, and the United Way of Central Maryland, joined by Baltimore City police officers, will read Dr. Seuss favorites at several Baltimore and central Maryland schools.
.@BaltimorePolice reading to kids on Dr. Seuss Day. "Cat in the Hat" up first. @ABC2NEWS pic.twitter.com/tV9rYGcdDy
— Brendan McNamara (@BrendanABC2) March 2, 2016
Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake will read at the following locations:
- 11:00 am - 11:30 am - Y of Central Maryland Head Start, 2030 Elgin Avenue
- 11:40 am - 12:00 pm - Robert Coleman Elementary School, 2400 Windsor Avenue
Howard County Executive Allan Kittleman will host the following events:
- 9:00 a.m. - Longfellow Elementary School, 5470 Hesperus Drive, Columbia
- 9:45 a.m. - Veterans Elementary School, 4355 Montgomery Road, Ellicott City
- 10:30 a.m. - West Friendship Elementary School, 12500 Frederick Road, West Friendship
Find more information on United Way's Read Across America events HERE.
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