Read Across Bakersfield

BAKERSFIELD, CA - The community celebrated the 8th Annual Read Across Bakersfield event Sunday. More than 500 people attended to celebrate the importance of reading, and the birthday of the great author, Dr. Seuss.

The Bakersfield Elementary Teachers Association (BETA) put on the event for free to promote literacy in our community for the entire family. BETA President Michelle Johnson organized the event and says she is happy with the turnout. "We really want the community to know ho