The Cat in the HatToday is the 50th anniversary of the publication of The Cat in the Hat. To honor the occasion, the National Education Association is sponsoring a National Read-Aloud of The Cat in the Hat as part of its Read Across America program. They encourage people to read the book at 2:36 p.m. EST today, in recognition of the 236 words Dr. Seuss used in the tale.

If you want to celebrate with others, use the event finder on the Read-Aloud Web site to find a group reading at a local library, school, or other location.