Carson City, Nev. (March 7, 2025) — Each year, National Read Across America Day is observed on March 2, the birthday of children’s book author Ted Geisel, a/k/a Dr. Seuss. In celebration, many schools often dedicate the following week as “Reading Week.” In Carson City, grade-schoolers at several schools celebrated the observance with community partners and local dignitaries, who visited classrooms to inspire young minds and foster a love for reading.

Throughout the week, volunteer-readers visited classrooms in Carson City to engage students in the world of literature through the magic of storytelling. The goal of Reading Week was to promote literacy, highlight the importance of reading in academic and personal development and nurture a culture of lifelong learning.

During their visits, the special guests not only narrated pages (often times impersonating accents as the subject matter permitted) from a selection of beloved children’s books, but they also interacted with students, answering questions and sharing personal experiences and anecdotes. These crucial interactions also helped inspire students to self-reflect and think about potential career paths as well as develop personal reading habits.

The reading week effort at each school was organized by a committee of teachers who came together to create several fun and engaging events and dress-up days. The effort also served as a reminder of how the collaborative efforts between the community and educational institutions support student learning and development.

Nationally, an estimated 45 million educators, parents and students across the U.S. will participate in the observed reading week. Since 1997, the National Education Association has called on every community to enjoy the benefits of reading.

ABOUT Carson City School District

Located in Nevada’s capital, Carson City School District offers public education to approximately 7,300 students throughout Carson City. The district includes 6 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, 1 alternative high school and 1 comprehensive high school. Carson City School District boasts many successes including impressive graduation rates, strict safety measures, programs for gifted students and advanced-placement classes, among several others. For more information, visit carsoncityschools.com.