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Read Across America Day Countdown

Launched in 1998 by the National Education Association (NEA) and guided by a committee of educators, NEA’s Read Across America is the nation’s largest celebration of reading. This year-round program focuses on motivating children and teens to read through events, partnerships, and reading resources that are about everyone, for everyone. 

The titles and resources featured by NEA’s Read Across America include books that students can see themselves reflected in, as well as books that allow readers to see a world or a character that might be different than them.

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Weekly Activities

December 1, 2025

KICK-OFF:
Choose a book theme for the month (e.g., Dr. Seuss books, classic fairy tales).

December 8, 2025

 Library Day:
Visit your local library as a family.
December 15, 2025 Book Character Dress-Up:
Pick a favorite book character and have a family dress-up day.
December 22, 2025 Storytelling Night:

Have a family storytelling night. Each family member can take turns telling a short story. Encourage creativity by using props, costumes, or drawings.
December 29, 2025

DIY Story Book: 
Create a DIY storybook together. Each family member can contribute a page with drawings or written sections
January 5, 2026

Author Study:
Choose an author to focus on for the week.
January 12, 2026

Reading Bingo Week:
Make a bingo card with different reading challenges for the week (e.g., read a book outside, read to a pet, finish a chapter book).
January 19, 2026 Book to Movie Night:
Read a book together that has a movie adaption, then watch the movie and compare.
January 26, 2026 Random Acts of Reading:
Donate gently used books to a local charity or school.
February 2, 2026

Bookmark Crafting:
Create custom bookmarks with paper, markers, or ribbons.
February 9, 2026

Reading Relay:
Take turns reading sections of a book as a family. Add fun voices or sound effects to make it lively.
February 16, 2026

Cozy Reading Fort:
Build a cozy fort using blankets, pillows, and chairs. Gather inside as a family to read books by flashlight or fairy lights.
February 23, 2026

Read Across America Day Celebration:
Plan a family skit or presentation based on a favorite book to perform on Read Across America Day.