Thomas Jefferson said, “it is absolutely essential in a nation that practices self-government ... to be dependent on an educated and enlightened citizenry.”
This year marks America’s 250th anniversary. It’s the perfect time to encourage children to spend the time reading American authors as part of the national anniversary celebration. Children may even want to enter the Summer Reading Challenge run by the White House, encouraging children from kindergarten through 8th grade to read 12 books of their choice through Sept. 5. Second Lady Usha Vance is in charge of the program.
