Learning to read is one of the first opportunities children have to develop their minds, learn about the world, and become happy, well-rounded people.
This skill alone creates the foundation upon which we learn nearly all other knowledge and disciplines.
In light of the breakdown in our school systems – especially large urban systems that fail to educate a high percentage of poorer children – coupled with mass school closures over COVID-19, children need incentives and opportunities to read more than ever.
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This is why America needs Dr. Seuss.
We believe in books, and we are both New York Times best-selling authors. Callista, in particular, has written seven children’s books about Ellis the Elephant and American history.
We know how hard it is to write – and how hard it is to build a big audience.
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This is why we stand in awe of Theodor Seuss Geisel. Born in 1904, he became the best-selling author of all time. His books have sold more than 600 million copies and been translated into more than 20 languages.
The analytical firm Priceonomics captured Dr. Seuss’s amazing achievement:
“Nearly 25 years after his death, Dr. Seuss continues to dominate the world of children’s books to an astonishing degree.
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“Today, one in four children’s first book is one penned by Theodor Seuss Geisel. “The Cat in the Hat,” “Green Eggs and Ham,” and “How the Grinch Stole Christmas!,” all published prior to 1970, remain among today’s bestselling children’s books.
“In 2001, Publishers Weekly released a list of the bestselling hardcover children’s books of all time in the United States. This was the last time a comprehensive list was produced. By total units sold (66 million) and number of books in the top 100 (16), Geisel is on top by a longshot.”
Dr. Seuss’s magic has not ceased. Dr. Seuss sold 6 million copies in 2020.
His books’ appeal to children has extended into television and film for decades.
Eleven animated Dr. Seuss television specials were made for three major networks from 1966 through 1995. The 2000 film adaptation of “How the Grinch Stole Christmas!” grossed $ 260 million domestically. Eight years later, the film for “Horton Hears a Who” grossed $154.5 million domestically.
Before President Joe Biden eliminated Dr. Seuss…
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