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NEA’s Read Across America Presents: Kwame Alexander's The Crossover: A Jazz-Infused Reading
Mark Your Calendar!
Celebrate Read Across America and the 10th anniversary of The Crossover with a story concert starring award-winning poet and author Kwame Alexander. Feel the rhythm and the beat of twin brothers navigating love, loyalty, and family on and off the basketball court in a whole new way!
Tune in for a new episode every day at 8:00 a.m. ET March 3 – 7, 2025.
February 2025
Pursue Passions
Books of the month:
Books of the month:
Elementary
Jimmy’s Rhythm & Blues

Jimmy’s Rhythm & Blues
Middle Grade
One Big Open Sky

One Big Open Sky
Young Adult
American Wings: Chicago's Pioneering Black Aviators and the Race for Equality in the Sky

American Wings: Chicago's Pioneering Black Aviators and the Race for Equality in the Sky
Ready, Set...Read!

Celebrating Read Across America with Story, Sound, and Song

African American Authors Booklist

The “Multiverse” of the Science of Reading

Classroom Resources to Celebrate the Freedom to Read

What Do Students Want to Read? It Might Not Be What You Think

New from Alone author Megan E. Freeman
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NEA strives to make sure that every student has access to age-appropriate books that show they are reflected and respected, and opposes efforts to limit students’ access to such books. Nevertheless, NEA urges educators to comply with state and local laws and policies that may limit what books they may teach and recommend to their students.
Here’s What We’re Reading...

August 2024
Compose Bonds

September 2024
Speak Up and Make Change

October 2024
Know Your Power

November 2024
Engage with Community

December 2024
Foster Confidence

January 2025
Find Your Way

February 2025
Pursue Passions

March 2025
Join In

April 2025
Share Your Poetic Voice

May 2025
Revel in Your Heritage

June 2025
Build Others Up

July 2025
Cultivate Compassion

About Read Across America
