Governor Ivey shared a video message to Alabama students in celebration of Read Across America Week, encouraging young people across the state to embrace the power of reading.

In the message, Governor Kay Ivey highlighted the importance of literacy and urged students to make reading a daily habit, emphasizing how strong reading skills open doors to opportunity, learning, and future success.

Ivey said a love of learning, a good education, and hard work can take you further than you can ever imagine. She also encouraged readers to read about America’s history on its 250th birthday year.

Read Across America Week is a nationwide literacy initiative organized annually by the National Education Association (NEA) to promote the joy and importance of reading among children and young adults.

Celebrated each year around March 2 — the birthday of Dr. Seuss — the week features school activities, community events, classroom read-alouds, and guest readers aimed at encouraging lifelong reading habits.

Schools and libraries across Alabama participate by hosting special programs designed to inspire students to discover new books and strengthen their literacy skills.

 Sherri Blevins is a staff writer for Yellowhammer News. You may contact her at [email protected].