In recognition of the National Educators Association Read Across America celebration, Johns Creek Mayor Mike Bodker will read at all eight public elementary schools in the city Friday.

“Reading with children is not only one of the most important things we can do to support education, but also one of my favorite activities as mayor,” Bodker said.

Read Across America was started in 1998 by the National Education Association. It falls every year on the same day, recognizing the birthdate of America’s celebrated children’s author, Theodor Seuss Geisel, a.ka., Dr. Seuss.