SALT LAKE CITY — Oh, the places you’ll go with Dr. Seuss. From the fictional town of Whoville to the valley of Truffula trees, the works of Theodor Seuss Geisel (1904-1991) have entertained children throughout the world for years.
March 2 marks the 115th birthday of the beloved children’s book author and illustrator — as well as Read Across America Day, chosen by the National Endowment for the Arts to honor Dr. Seuss’s lasting impact on children’s literacy.
Celebrate Dr. Seuss with these quotes and upcoming events in Utah.
“You have brains in your head, you have feet in your shoes, you can steer yourself in any direction you choose.” — “Oh, the Places You’ll Go”
“A person’s a person, no matter how small!” — “Horton Hears a Who!”
“Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It’s not.” — “The Lorax”
“Today you are you! That is truer than true! There is no one alive that is you-er than you!” — “Happy Birthday To You”
“The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.” — “I Can Read With My Eyes Shut!”
“Maybe Christmas,” he thought, “doesn’t come from a store. Maybe Christmas … perhaps … means a little bit more!” — “How The Grinch Stole Christmas!”
EVENTS
Dr. Seuss Day, March 1, 10-11:30 a.m. and 2-5 p.m., Uintah Library, 204 E. 100, North Vernal, free
Dr. Seuss Day, March 1, noon-4 p.m., Discovery Gateway Children’s Museum, 444 W. 100 South, $12.50 for general, $10 for seniors, free for members and children under age 1 (801-456-5437)
Dr. Seuss Rhyming Activity, March 2, 10-6 p.m., Taylorsville Library, 4870 S. 2700 West, Taylorsville, free.
Dr. Seuss Birthday Bash, March 2, 11 a.m.-noon, Pleasant Valley Branch, 5568 Adams Ave., Ogden, free.
Dr. Seuss Birthday Bash, March 2, 11 a.m.-noon, Weber County Main Library, 2464 Jefferson Ave., Ogden, free
Dr. Seuss’ Birthday Celebration, March 2, 11 a.m., Day-Riverside Library, 1575 W. 1000 North, free (801-594-8632)
Dr. Seuss’ Birthday Storytime, March 2, 11 a.m., Barnes & Noble, 340 S. 500 West, West Bountiful, free (801-299-8255)
Dr. Seuss’ Birthday Storytime, March 2, 11 a.m., Barnes & Noble, 1780 N. Woodland Park, Layton, free (801-773-9973)
Dr. Seuss’ Birthday Storytime, March 2, 11 a.m., Barnes & Noble, 7119 S. 1300 East, Midvale, free (801-565-0086)
Dr. Seuss’ Birthday Storytime, March 2, 11 a.m., Barnes & Noble, 5249 S. State, Murray, free (801-261-4040)
Dr. Seuss’ Birthday Storytime, March 2, 11 a.m., Barnes & Noble, 330 E. 1300 South, Orem, free (801-229161)
Dr. Seuss’ Birthday Storytime, March 2, 11 a.m., Barnes & Noble, 10180 S. State, Sandy, free (801-233-0203)
Dr. Seuss’ Birthday Storytime, March 2, 11 a.m., Barnes & Noble, Red Cliffs Mall, 1720 E. Red Cliffs Drive, St. George, free (435-627-8412)
