Young readers cut loose with Dr. Seuss
Dr. Seuss would have celebrated his 113th birthday Thursday, and even though he died in 1991, youngsters all across the United States gave him a present anyway: They read his books.
The beloved children's author whose real name was Theodor Seuss Geisel wrote more than 60 children’s books during his lifetime, perhaps the most famous being "The Cat in the Hat," "How The Grinch Stole Christmas," "Horton Hears a Who!" and "Green Eggs and Ham."
In 1998, Read Across America Day was launched on March 2, in honor of Geisel's birthday, by the National Education Association. Schools all across America invite community volunteers to read to students, and other events celebrate the joys of reading.
For those who missed out on a Dr. Seuss celebration this year, the Simi Educators Association and the Simi Valley Public Library are sponsoring a free Read Across America event from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the library.
Titled "Hats Off to Reading," the event will feature Seuss-themed crafts for children, performances by local students and door prizes. The Cat in the Hat will be on hand as community leaders, local teachers and principals and library staff read their favorite Dr. Seuss books.
The Simi Valley Public Library is at 2969 Tapo Canyon Road. For more information, call 526-1735.