Read (and Sing!) Across America

 

Uh-uhm. La-la-la-la-la-laa-laaaa!

Excuse me. I was just warming up my vocal chords for Read Across America. Why the vocal warm-up? Well, this year I’ve decided to interpret the day literally and make my own book selection: All-American Car-i-oke. Yes, it’s karaoke for the car and it’s the perfect road trip idea for the musically inclined. Instead of playing the license plate game for the millionth time, or idly listening to the radio while staring into space, why not sing along to your favorite songs?

Here’s how it works: Pop in the CD, select your favorite jam, and sing your heart out! You’re probably wondering about the reading part. Well, not only does the book contain lyrics for each song, it’s packed with fun facts, trivia, activities, and games. You should also be prepared to rock out with car-appropriate dance moves, conveniently illustrated and easy to follow.

So, in celebration of this day of reading awareness, I just might gather up some karaoke-loving friends, hop in a car, and read (and sing!) while traveling (a little bit) across America.*

—Krestyna, a children’s book editor who loves a good theme, even if it means interpreting an event incorrectly creatively.

*Confession: I don’t actually have a car. A more likely scenario: I gather up some karaoke-loving friends, hop on my couch, and read (and sing!) while sitting in my apartment. It counts so long as one of us keeps asking if we’re there yet, right?