Read Across America Day was established in 1998 by the National Education Association
Award-winning actress, comedian, and author Tiffany Haddish joined Vice Mayor Jason Lee in Stockton, California, on March 2, in celebration of Read Across America.
Vice Mayor Lee visited August Knodt Elementary School in Weston Ranch, while Haddish read to students at Aspire Secondary Academy in Sierra Vista. Lee and Haddish spent their time reading Haddish’s children’s book, Layla, The Last Black Unicorn to students. The story follows the journey of a unique Black unicorn who struggles to fit in at school before she realizes that what may make her different from others is ultimately her greatest strength.
After a successful day getting to know the students and educators of South Stockton, Haddish and Lee delivered books to Van Buren Library, Maya Angelou Library, and Weston Ranch Library, expanding children’s access to new reading materials beyond their classrooms…