Nurturing Readers
NEA's Read Across America was created to instill in children a life-long love of reading, through books that celebrate diversity and inclusion. The year-round event culminates in Read Across America Day on March 2, but don't wait to start exploring!
Featured books
Our Read Across America Calendar includes three recommended books per month—appropriate for elementary, middle-grade and teen readers—all related to a monthly theme.
RAA event ideas
Find suggestions for planning fun book-themed events (in-person or socially distanced!), tips for guest readers, and tools to promote your event in your community and to local media.
Support for young readers
Our resources for parents and educators include recommended booklists organized by theme, tips for getting free and discounted books for home and the classroom, expert advice for reading to kids, and more.