Petty Officer 1st Class Derek Franklin, a marine science technician stationed at Coast Guard Recruiting Office Honolulu, reads to students at Kalihi Waena Elementary school, March 3, 2017. Reading Across America Day is a nationwide reading celebration that takes place annually on Dr. Seuss’ birthday, March 2. The Read Across America program, by the National Education Association is a year-round program focused on motivating children and teens to read through events, partnerships and reading resources. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Amanda Levasseur)