Today we celebrate the 13th annual Read Across America Day, and honor the memory of Theodor Geisel – or “Dr. Seuss.” No one has encouraged children to discover the joy of reading more than Dr. Seuss’ books. In fact, one in four children receive Dr. Seuss as their first book.
Families are busy today, rushing from work to school to sporting events, with little time to breathe in between. It is easy, in these times that we find ourselves in, to forget the importance of family time. I encourage you to take a moment to read with your children for 30 minutes today and every day. It’s hard to imagine how powerful the simple act of reading can be and the many lessons children can learn from books. Reading is a great opportunity to spend quality time with your children and continue to grow their minds. The time I spend reading with my grandchildren is priceless. I hope you will join me today, no matter your age, in picking up a good book and reading with others across America.
About Me
- Rep. Randy Neugebauer
- Randy Neugebauer represents the 19th District of Texas, which stretches across 27 counties and includes the cities of Abilene, Big Spring, and Lubbock. He is now in his fourth term in U.S. House of Representatives after first taking office on June 5, 2003.
