LOS ANGELES – Over the past several years, Congresswoman Maxine Waters (CA-43) has joined the faculty, staff, parents, and students of Lomita STEAM Magnet Elementary School to celebrate National Read Across America Day, which is formally recognized on March 2nd, the birthday of Dr. Seuss. This year, Rep. Waters visited several classrooms where she read Dr. Seuss’ famous book, “Green Eggs and Ham,” and discussed the importance of reading to students.

Rep. Waters reads “Green Eggs and Ham” by Dr. Seuss to students at Lomita STEAM Magnet Elementary School in honor of National Read Across America Day. (Photo courtesy of Lomita STEAM Magnet)

Rep. Waters also joined the morning assembly and presented a certificate to Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) 7th Board District Member Dr. Richard Vladovic who will retire this year after more than 50 years of service to LAUSD students.