March 2 marked the National Education Association’s landmark event, Read Across America Day, the U.S.’s largest celebration of reading. The annual program features titles and resources that are “about everyone, for everyone.” Teachers, librarians, politicians, actors, athletes, parents, grandparents, and others develop Read Across America activities and set up events across the nation to “bring reading excitement” to readers of all ages who are able to feel recognized and included in addition to being able to explore things different from them and what they know. We’ve gathered a selection of highlights from this year’s events.

America’s first Second Gentleman, Douglas Emhoff, paid tribute to one of his heroes, the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, with a reading of I Dissent: Ruth Bader Ginsburg Makes Her Mark by Debbie Levy, illustrated by Elizabeth Baddeley.

Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library commemorated Read Across America Day by gifting millions of free books to children, so they can “dream more through daring adventures, far-off lands, beloved characters and epic journeys.”

CNN anchor Anderson Cooper read If You Give a Mouse a Cookie by Laura Numeroff, illustrated by Felica Bond, to his 10-month-old son, Wyatt.

Author Kelly Starling Lyons read her book Tiara’s Hat Parade, illustrated by Nicole Tadgell. Following the reading, Read Across America Ambassador and founder of #1000BlackGirlBooks Marley Dias interviewed the book’s creators.

Librarians from the Mercer County Library system in New Jersey celebrated RAAD by reading The Not So Quiet Library by Zachariah OHora—a fitting choice.

The Los Angeles Chargers celebrated with elementary school students on a Zoom read aloud.

The Cape May County Park & Zoo Education Department (and a special guest) joined in on the fun with a reading of the animal-themed Do Your Ears Hang Low? by Dorothea DePrisco, illustrated by Treesha Runnells.

Atlanta’s Morning Rush anchors announced their favorite books during a show-and-tell segment.

U.S. Senator Cory Booker from New Jersey read Freedom Soup by fellow Newark native Tami Charles, illustrated by Jacqueline Alcántara.

Launched in 1998 by the NEA, with help from a committee of educators, Read Across America motivates children of all ages to find excitement in reading. For more information, click here.