Happy Reading Month! 📚

Dear Friend,  

No matter how old you are, turning the pages of a good book brings an excitement we can all enjoy. That’s why I love March — because Reading Month doesn’t just encourage us to reflect on how important reading is for learning and excelling both in and out of the classroom; it reminds us simply how FUN it is, too.  

This month, I’m excited to connect with students in schools across mid-Michigan as I read one of my favorites to the class: “Grace for President,” by Kelly DiPucchio. Last week, I had the opportunity to visit students at Mt. Hope STEAM School and Forest View Elementary in Lansing, and I can’t wait to stop by more classrooms across the district in the coming weeks, including schools in Holt, Mason, Charlotte, Vermontville, Delta Township, Grand Ledge, and Eaton Rapids. 

Be sure to stop into your local library to discover some new reads, or check out some of Michigan’s very own talented authors by visiting the Great Michigan Read program website here. Whether you pick up a riveting memoir or find a mystery series you can’t put down, I hope you enjoy getting lost in the pages of a book or two this March. Happy Reading Month!  

And, be sure to visit my website to find a library near you or to print off a color-your-own Michigan bookmark! 

As always, please feel free to reach out if you or someone you know would like to provide any feedback about what’s happening in the Capitol, or if you need assistance of any sort. You can contact me by sending an email to SenSAnthony@senate.michigan.gov or by calling (517) 373-6960.  

In Service, 

Sarah Anthony 
State Senator 
District 21 

I’m proud that Senate Democrats have long prioritized the futures of Michigan’s kids by fighting for proven-effective educational programs and delivering record investments in our students and classrooms. In recognition of Reading Month, I want to highlight some actions my colleagues and I have taken to help more young Michiganders learn to read, including:  

• Spearheading Science of Reading literacy programming; 
• Bringing phonics back to Michigan curriculum; 
• Securing bold investments that encourage smaller class sizes, support students and schools that need it most, and to keep kids fed and focused in the classroom;  
• Banning the use of cell phones in the classroom to keep kids engaged; and 
• Passing legislation that will soon screen every student for dyslexia and ensure they have the support they need to achieve literacy.  

Throughout the budget process, my colleagues and I have remained laser-focused on supporting public education and continuing critical investments in Michigan’s kids, both in and out of the classroom. Read more about some of our recent education investments here.