Read Across America

next Read Across America Day is in march of 2025!

Every year, we’re look for around 100 volunteers to sign up to read to an elementary classroom in Burke County. We will start volunteer signups in January of 2025. Sign up for our volunteer email list to stay connected!

Read Across America Day is an annual celebration of reading and early childhood education, celebrated on Dr. Seuss's birthday.

Did you know?

Reading aloud to students is invaluable to their development. Studies show the benefits of reading out loud include building vocabulary, improving comprehension and listening, and helps discussing difficult issues, just to name a few.

The Read Across America Program is a partnership of Burke County United Way and Burke County Public Schools.