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📚✨ Celebrate D.E.A.R. Month with Us! ✨📚

Did you know that D.E.A.R. (Drop Everything and Read) Month was inspired by a moment in *Ramona Quimby, Age 8* by Beverly Cleary? What began as a special reading time has grown into a worldwide movement encouraging children and families to pause, unplug, and enjoy the magic of reading together.

📅 **April 12 is D.E.A.R. Day**, chosen in honor of Beverly Cleary’s birthday—a perfect reminder to take time out of your day to read!

Throughout April, we encourage you to set aside at least 30 minutes each day to read—whether it’s a favorite childhood book, a new adventure, or a story shared with someone you love. ❤️

Reading builds more than literacy skills—it sparks imagination, strengthens connections, and nurtures empathy. By making reading a daily habit, we help create brighter futures for children in our community and beyond.

At Altrusa San Antonio, promoting literacy is at the heart of what we do.

👉 **Join us! Drop everything and read today—then share a photo of your reading moment in the comments or tag us to inspire others!** 📖