Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,I-Batavia) joined students fromhis Assembly District in celebrating Read Across America Week by reading Dr. Seuss' "What Pet Should I Get?” virtually to elementary school classes in Monroe, Orleans and Genesee counties. The Assemblyman would normally join classes in person but, due to COVID-19 restrictions, the Assemblyman joined classes virtually through Zoom instead.

“It was my pleasure to join students this year in celebrating reading by sharing a book from classic American children’s author Dr. Seuss,” said Hawley. “The passion they showed for reading and learning bodes well for our future, and I encourage everyone with children in their lives to join me in sharing the joy of books with our young ones.”

Classes participating included Mrs. Kristen Barber's first-grade class at Ginther Elementary School, Mr. Mark Skurzewski's second-grade class at Ronald L. Sodoma Elementary School, Mrs. Stefanie Clark's first-grade class at Oakfield- Alabama Elementary School, and Mrs. Michelle Patnode's first-grade class at Wolcott Street School.

The video may be viewed here: (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z5QJvOrxoTc)