Read Across America Poem

                                                            You're never too old, too wacky, too wild,

                                                  To pick up a book and read with a child.

                                                You're never too busy, too cool, or too hot.                                                

                                                To pick up a book and share what you've got.

                                                           In schools and communities,

                                                                Let's gather around,

                                                                Let's pick up a book,

                                                                Let's pass it around.

                                                        There are kids all around you,

                                                                Kids who will need,

                                                                Someone to hug,

                                                                Someone to read.

                                                        Come join us on March 2nd

                                                            Your own special way

                                                            And make this America's

                                                                Read to Kids Day.

                                                    (Used by permission from NEA)