Read Across America Day. Read Across Philly.

Happy #ReadAcrossAmerica Day! When we make time to read with kids, children get the message that reading is important. When we read books that have characters of all races, genders, and backgrounds, students discover their own voices and learn from the voices of others. Join in the fun today by "reading across Philadelphia" to hear the voices of those in our own backyard.

Here is a list of some of our favorite local authors:

• Raj Halder

• Jamilah Thompkins- Bigelow

• Anna Forrester

• John W. Butler III

• Zachariah O'Hora

• Sabrina D. Taylor

• Alexander London

• Merrilees Brown

• Brian Biggs

• Janelle N. Daniels

• Amy Ignatow

• Erin Entrada Kelly