Dr. Seuss quotes, 'The Lorax' movie, and Read Across America Day celebrate author's birthday. AP Photo/Appeal-Democrat, Chris KaufmanLiteracy coach Wendy Jenks, left as Thing 2 and second-grade teacher Jori Kelley as Thing 1 greet students following a Read Across America event at King Avenue Elementary School Monday, Feb. 27, 2012 in Yuba City, Calif.
The National Education Association event is aimed at promoting reading in children and happens around March 2, the birthday of Dr. Seuss. March 2 is a significant date in children's literature: It's Dr. Seuss' birthday, the famed author behind such classic books as "Green Eggs and Ham" and "The Cat in the Hat. " He would have been 108 today. The Chronicles of Narnia - Ancient Faith Radio. Share Book Recommendations With Your Friends, Join Book Clubs, Answer Trivia. What should I read next.