In a statement from the White House, Biden emphasized the importance of literacy to Democracy and celebrated books that inspire children to dream big and explore diverse perspectives.
He then quoted Dr. Seuss, stating, "'The more that you read,' Dr. Seuss wrote, 'the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you'll go.' In other words, knowledge is power. Books impart lessons that enrich our lives, stimulate our curiosity, promote contemplation and reflection, and affirm the myriad possibilities available to every person. Reading transports kids to unique places where they can embrace unfamiliar ideas, develop their own intellect, and spark creativity in their lives."
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Biden continued with a statement: "We celebrate the books that inspire our children to dream big, expand the limits of their understanding, and explore diverse perspectives and cultures through the eyes of others. We also honor educators, parents, librarians, authors, mentors, and everyone who fosters the power of reading to open doors of opportunity and build greater awareness about the complex world around us."
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Biden's apparent snub of Dr. Seuss two years ago coincided with efforts by progressives to cancel the beloved children's author.
One of Virginia's largest school districts, Loudoun County Public Schools, ordered teachers to avoid "connecting Read Across America Day with Dr. Seuss" due to alleged "strong racial undertones" in his children's books. A 2019 study found that only 2% of the human characters in Dr. Seuss' books were characters of color.
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Last year, Biden appeared to change his mind and referenced Dr. Seuss while marking Read Across America Day. The White House has not commented on why Biden included Dr. Seuss this year after removing any mention of him.
In his statement, Biden called upon "children, families, educators, librarians, public officials, and all the people of the United States to observe this day with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities." The National Educational Association started Read Across America Day in 1998 to promote reading and celebrate Dr. Seuss' birthday on March 2.
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