Carver students and families, get ready! This Monday, March 2, 2026, we join schools and communities across the country in celebrating Read Across America Day — the nation’s largest celebration of reading.
While the day is famously associated with Dr. Seuss's birthday, it has grown into something even bigger: a year-round commitment to uplifting diverse stories, voices, and experiences.
🌟 2026 Theme: “Champion Kindness”
The National Education Association has selected “Champion Kindness” as this year’s theme. Books help students see themselves as heroes of their own stories (“mirrors”) and help them understand the lives of others (“windows”). Reading builds empathy. Reading builds community. Reading builds leaders.
At Carver, we know literacy is power — and every page turned is a step toward confidence, imagination, and opportunity.
📖 Ways Carver Students & Families Can Participate
Whether at school, at Carver after-school, or at home, here are easy and fun ways to join the celebration:
🎉 Spirit Week Fun
Many schools are kicking off a reading-themed Spirit Week! Popular ideas include:
Monday: Wear a shirt with words or your favorite book character.
Pajama Day: “Curl up with a good book” in your coziest clothes.
Crazy Socks Day: A playful nod to Fox in Socks.
⏰ The “DEAR” Challenge
Take 20 minutes to Drop Everything And Read (DEAR). Families can join in at home — everyone reading their own book at the same time!
🌍 The Diverse Books Challenge
Start a book by an author from a different background or culture. Discover new perspectives. Build understanding.
📚 Visit Your Local Library
Check your local library calendar for:
Special storytimes
“Book tastings” (sampling different genres)
Reading scavenger hunts
Kindness-themed book displays
📅 Keep the Momentum Going
March 2 is the big kickoff — but all of March is National Reading Month! If you don’t finish a book on Monday, you have the entire month to set and reach your reading goals.
At Carver, we are proud to champion literacy every day through homework support, reading circles, and enrichment programs that help students grow into confident, curious learners.
📚 Let’s Champion Kindness — One Book at a Time.