Carpinteria schools celebrate Read Across America

The Carpinteria Unified School District and the Carpinteria Children’s Project joined schools across the United States last week in celebrating Read Across America, a nationwide initiative that encourages students to boost their reading skills.

The national event is held in honor of Dr. Seuss’ birthday; according to Canalino Elementary School Principal Jamie Persoon, local students also read books that are “culturally inclusive in both the authors of the books and the characters that are featured.”

“We celebrate literacy each and every day on our campus, and we’re so thrilled to have so many guest readers this week to highlight reading,” Persoon said.

ABOVE, First District supervisor Das Williams reads to Carpinteria Children’s Project students. BOTTOM LEFT, Chris Gocong, a former NFL star and a Carpinteria Unified School District graduate, reads a book about sports to the students.