Once upon a time, 40,000 people all across the world raised their voices together to celebrate the magic of story and the sheer joy of connecting with others through words. This was World Read Aloud Day, and it happened for the first time on March 3, 2010. Through social networks far and wide, engaged and energized people spread the word to 35 countries. Here are some of the organizations who made the day a wondrous success:

Aiding Children Together
Children of Kibera Foundation
Children's Village
Ericsson's Technology for Good
FreeBalance
Global Action for Children
Hue-Man Bookstore & Cafe
Millenium Cities Initiative
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide
Vienna Public Library
Youth Action International

View highlights in the World Read Aloud Day section of our website and follow our Facebook Page for updates and developments.