Photo Joanne Easton

The National Education Association's Read Across America was celebrated at St. Perpetua school in Lafayette with a week-long schedule of activities which included a "Read-In," favorite author dress-up day and a young author contest. This NEA sponsored program is now in its 8th year. NEA's Read Across America Day--celebrated annually on Dr. Seuss's birthday, March 2--generates enthusiasm for reading nationwide and focuses the country's attention on how important it is to motivate children to read. "Reading opens the doors to achievement, and are crucial building blocks toward making the joys of reading an integral part of every child's life," stated Karen Goodshaw, Principal of St. Perpetua school. To learn more about this National event or St. Perpetua school visit www.stperpetua.org