By Jacki Lowry
Oh, the places you’ll go, little ones.
Dr. Seuss’s beloved books have held their place in children’s hearts for generations because of their tongue-twisting, catchy and humorous storylines. Combine that with passionate volunteers across the state who understand childhood literacy is an essential tool in guiding success in their future, and you get a weeklong celebration.
Read Across America encourages volunteers to bring out their inner child to encourage a lifelong path of achievement in children. From Feb. 26 to March 2, nonprofits and schools across the country worked in conjunction as part of the largest celebration of reading in the country. For the past six years, United Way of East Central Alabama (UWECA) has led the effort to make sure students in Calhoun County classrooms were adopted by volunteers who act as literacy cheerleaders.
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