Early Learning Coalition of SWFL Celebrates Dr. Seuss' Birthday with Literacy Event

Feb. 25, 2016 - PRLog -- The Quality Life Center of Southwest Florida is partnering with the Early Learning Coalition (ELC) of Southwest Florida to celebrate Dr. Seuss’ birthday, also Read Across America Day, on March 2, 2016 with a special literacy event from 9-10:30 a.m.

The event includes visits from local celebrities who will don the famous ‘Cat in the Hat’ striped hat and read short stories to the children. Celebrity readers currently include local broadcast talent John Patrick of ABC-7, members of the Fort Myers Fire Department, a representative from the Lee County Sheriff’s Department and Susan Block, CEO of the ELC of Southwest Florida.

As part of the ELC’s Literacy Buddy Program, the event aims to highlight the importance of reading, literacy and the use of books. Placing high-quality books into the hands of 3- and 4-year-olds is the goal of the Literacy Buddy Program and connects the community to its youth through written letter exchanges.

The Quality Life Center of Southwest Florida is located at 3210 Dr. Martin Luther King Blvd., Fort Myers. For more information about Quality Life Center of Southwest Florida, visit QualityLifeCenter.org. For more information about the ELC of Southwest Florida, or to become a Literacy Buddy, visit ELCofSWFL.org or call (239) 935-6100.

ABOUT THE EARLY LEARNING COALITION OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA

The Early Learning Coalition of Southwest Florida exists to enhance the quality of children’s lives by providing families, early childhood educators, caregivers and community partners in Collier, Glades, Hendry and Lee Counties, with opportunities to positively impact the future. For details on our many services or to donate, please visit http://www.ELCofSWFL.org or call (239) 935-6100.