| Every year over 45 million students around the U.S. celebrate Read Across America at the beginning of March. This holiday coincides with Dr. Seuss's birthday (March 2) and is a day where schools host reading events and Seussian parties to inspire children to discover a love for reading. Dr. Seuss' goal in life was to teach children the importance of creativity and imagination and Read Across America is a culmination of this effort.  While I haven't been in school for some time, I still make a point of celebrating Read Across America. You see, I have a thing for Dr. Seuss. As I write this blog I'm drinking coffee from an Oh, The Places You'll Go! mug, looking at a One Fish, Two Fish clock and wearing a Green Eggs & Ham t-shirt. I even have a "Kid, you'll move mountains" tattoo! The words of Theodor Geisel were read to me as a child and I firmly believe they've had a lasting impression on my life—providing a love of both reading and whimsy. The stories of the Lorax, the Grinch, Horton, Yertle and the Cat and his hat helped to shape the person I've become and I can't thank my parents enough for introducing me to Dr. Seuss' worlds.
 You can help the young readers in your community discover Dr. Seuss as well by adding some of the wonderful eBooks and audiobooks available in OverDrive Marketplace. These titles show the vivid imagery of Whoville and are read aloud by famous actors including Jason Alexander, Dustin Hoffman, Billy Crystal and many more. These titles are sure to excite readers old and young and what better time to add them to your collection than on the day we celebrate the doctor himself!
Adam Sockel is a Marketing Communications Specialist with OverDrive. He loves him some Seuss.  | 
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