Reading Across America

Sarah Ezell was one of 16 guest readers at New Madrid Elementary School on Friday, as part of the Read Across America Program in honor of the birthday of Dr. Seuss. Listening to Ezell read are kindergarten students. (Jill Bock/Standard Democrat)

Nick White, one of the guest readers at New Madrid Elementary School on Friday, March 1, speaks with second students in Candace Riggs' classroom. White was at the school as part of the Read Across America program. (Jill Bock/Standard Democrat)

A second grade student in Candace Riggs' classroom listens intently as guest reader Nick White reads "How to Catch the Easter Bunny." (Jill Bock/Standard Democrat)

Carrie Farley read a story about kick ball and sportsmanship to first grade students in Caitlin Pavy's class at New Madrid Elementary School on March 1. Farley was one of 16 people from the community to take part in Read Across America at New Madrid Elementary School. (Jill Bock/Standard Democrat)

Students in Caitlin Pavy's first grade class listen to Carrie Farley read to them on March 1. (Jill Bock/Standard Democrat)

Kindergarten students at New Madrid Elementary School marked Dr. Seuss's birthday by creating special hats and listening to their guest reader, Sarah Ezell, read a book to them. (Jill Bock/Standard Democrat)

New Madrid Elementary kindergarten students listen to a story about the misadventures of a puppy as part of the Read Across America program in honor of the birthday of Dr. Seuss. (Jill Bock/Standard Democrat)