Read Across America | NEA’s National Literacy Campaign Featuring the Cat in the Hat #1769059 (License: Personal Use)

This iconic promotional image features Dr. Seuss’s Cat in the Hat playfully tipping his signature red-and-white striped hat while perched atop a bold black silhouette of the United States. The text “READ ACROSS AMERICA - AN NEA PROJECT” is prominently displayed across the map, underscoring the National Education Association’s nationwide literacy initiative launched in 1998. The design merges beloved children’s literature with civic engagement to inspire reading celebrations each March, especially on Dr. Seuss’s birthday.

Used on NEA’s official campaign pages, school resource portals, and literacy event promotions; targets educators, parents, librarians, and students seeking reading motivation and event ideas-especially around March 2 (Dr. Seuss’s birthday).