Drop Everything and Read Day

Did you know that today is National Drop Everything and Read Day?  I didn't until a few moments ago.  National D.E.A.R. Day is celebrated every year on April 12, which is Beverly Cleary's birthday.  According to the official website, "National D.E.A.R. Day is a special reading celebration to remind and encourage families to make reading together on a daily basis a family priority."

While I don't have children to read to, this day seems like a good reason for anyone to stop and read for a little bit.   The D.E.A.R. website has some good resources for celebrating the day.  I found the "Favorite D.E.A.R. Books" interesting.  It is a list of children's books compiled by age.  There is also an additional list of multicultural titles. 

I enjoy looking through children's books every now and then.  I wish I had a record of what I read as a child because I read a lot!  My mom took me to the library all the time.  I hope to pass that on if I ever have a family of my own one day.