Reading For America

Submitted by Cheryl Ripley, Marietta, New York

Idea posted March 10, 2002

Every year in March, our school celebrates "Reading Week." This year, our theme is "Reading for America." We always sing a song to inspire the students to read more books. Here are some lyrics I wrote for this year's song.

READING FOR AMERICA

(Sung to the tune of "Yankee Doodle")

Verse:

Reading keeps us up to date
And gives us information;
It helps us to communicate
And makes a stronger nation.

Refrain:

Reading for America,
Reading for our nation.
Open up those books right now
And start your education!