vmes celebrates read across america week with the nea read across america poem

You're never too old, too wacky, too wild,To pick up a book and read with a child.You're never too busy, too cool, or too hot,To pick up a book and share what you've got.

VMES CelebratesRead Across America Week

WithThe NEA

Read Across America Poem

In schools and communities,Let's gather around,Let's pick up a book,Let's pass it around.

VMES CelebratesRead Across America

Week WithStudent Readers from

VMES Early Act!

There are kids all around you,Kids who will needSomeone to hug,Someone to read.

VMES CelebratesRead Across America

Week WithStudent Readers from

VMMS!

Come join us March 3rdYour own special wayAnd make this America'sRead to Kids Day.

VMES CelebratesRead Across America

Week!

I promise to readEach day and each night.I know it’s the key To growing up right.

VMES CelebratesRead Across America

Week!

VMES Takes the

Reader’s Oath

I’ll read to myself,I’ll read to a crowd.It makes no differenceIf silent or loud.

VMES CelebratesRead Across America

Week!

VMES Takes the

Reader’s Oath

I’ll read at my desk,At home and at school,On my beanbag or bed,By the fire or pool.

VMES CelebratesRead Across America

Week!

VMES Takes the

Reader’s Oath

Each book that I readPuts smarts in my head,‘Cause brains grow more thoughtsThe more they are fed.

VMES CelebratesRead Across America

Week!

VMES Takes the

Reader’s Oath

So I take this oathTo make reading my wayOf feeding my brainWhat it needs every day

VMES CelebratesRead Across America

Week!

VMES Takes the

Reader’s Oath