Reading Is Rad

Dr. Seuss would have celebrated his 107th birthday on Wednesday.  In honor of this, schools and communities across the nation have been/are sponsoring reading days.  Target is even sponsoring a Read Across America day with an in-store event this morning and various other activities on their website.

I think celebrating and emphasizing reading on the birthday of such a famous children's book author is a great way to inspire children.  With all the new technology in the world, kids could stand to pick up a book every once and awhile.  Reading is a fundamental skill, and I don't see it every going away even if the mediums it is presented in are changing.