The Student Service Committee at George Mason University celebrated Read Across America day Thursday.

Students were encouraged to step up to a microphone located in front of the Johnson Center and read short stories and talk about why literacy is important. The event was held to draw attention to the illiteracy rate in America and to provide GMU students a way to do something about it.

The Student Service Committee set up a book drive and donation can for students to donate and help lower the illiteracy rate.

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