Happy Read Across America Day: Kumon Math and Reading Centers Across Manhattan Kick-Off National Reading Month with Free Story Hour

TEANECK, N.J., Feb. 27, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Dr. Seuss once said "The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you'll go." Kumon Centers across Manhattan are joining millions of people across the country to celebrate the 21^st annual National Education Association's Read Across America Day on March 2, 2018.

NEA's "Read Across America Day," which celebrates the birthday of the beloved Dr. Seuss and the many characters that have been immortalized in his children's books across the globe, expects more than 45 million readers, both young and old, to pick up a book and read.

Kumon invites children ages 2-5 to kick-off National Reading Month by attending a free Kumon Story Hour at one of its participating locations across Manhattan. Participants will enjoy listening to selected Dr. Seuss titles, partake in interactive activities and enjoy a healthy snack. The first 20 families to arrive at each location will receive their very own Dr. Seuss book.

"Motivating young children to read was Dr. Seuss's inspiration throughout his remarkable career," said Alison Mori, Instructor of Kumon Math and Reading Center of Midtown East. "Developing a love for reading early is key and what better way to kick-off National Reading Month and honor Dr. Seuss on his birthday, than by fulfilling his passion for communicating the importance of reading."

Participating Kumon Centers:

• Kumon Math and Reading Center of Battery Park City
  March 2, 2018 from 10:30am-11:30am

• Kumon Math and Reading Center of Upper West Side
  March 3, 2018 from 10-11am

• Kumon Math and Reading Center of Midtown West
  March 3, 2018 10-11am

• Kumon Math and Reading Center of Central Harlem
  March 4, 2018 11am-12pm

• Kumon Math and Reading Center of Midtown East
  March 5, 2018 10-11am

• Kumon Math and Reading Center of Gramercy Park
  March 9, 2018 from 10-11am

• Kumon Math and Reading Center of Chelsea
  March 9, 2018 from 10:30-11:30am

Kumon understands the value of strong reading skills and how they directly correlate to school achievement. The Kumon Reading Program builds the critical reading skills that help children develop a lifelong love of reading and a solid foundation for academic success. It strengthens students' reading ability by building essential literacy components such as vocabulary, grammar, comprehension and interpretation.

The Kumon Recommended Reading List features nearly 400 works of literature and many of the stories are found throughout assignments in the Kumon Reading Program. Enrolled students gain an enhanced appreciation of reading as they discover countless possibilities that arise from worlds both real and imagined.

Sign up for a free Kumon Story Hour in your community today!

About Kumon Math & Reading Centers:
Kumon is an after-school math and reading enrichment program that unlocks the potential of children, so they can achieve more on their own. As a comprehensive program, Kumon serves children in preschool through high school. The learning method uses an individualized approach that helps children develop a solid command of math and reading skills. Through daily practice and mastery of materials, students increase confidence, improve concentration, and develop better study skills. Founded in 1958, Kumon celebrates its 60^th year serving children worldwide. Kumon has over four million students enrolled in nearly 25,000 learning centers in 50 countries and regions.

SOURCE Kumon North America