White House to include Dr. Seuss in 'Read Across America' proclamation after dropping books last year

The White House will include Dr. Seuss in its 2022 "Read Across America Day" Tuesday after dropping the legendary children’s author from the annual celebration of reading last year.

But this year, the White House’s annual proclamation points to the "path to literacy" for many young Americans, saying it "begins with timeless traditions: being read to at bedtime, gathering in classrooms for story time, and attending events at local libraries with family and friends." 

"Children’s classics such as Dr. Seuss’ ‘Green Eggs and Ham’ and ‘Oh, the Places You’ll Go!’ Have inspired a passion for reading and endless creativity that spans generations," the White House’s proclamation said Tuesday.