Library | 12 April 2023The D.E.A.R Day, also known as Drop Everything and Read Day, was observed at MPS on 12th April during the morning assembly wherein the entire school read together for 15 minutes.
As the name suggests, D.E.A.R Day is a celebration of reading and is designed to remind everyone to make reading a priority activity in their daily lives.
It is celebrated every year on 12th April to commemorate the birthday of the eminent author Beverly Cleary as she was the first
to create the concept of D.E.A.R in her book Ramona Quimby, at age 8.
On this day, everyone is encouraged to take at least 15 -30 minutes to put aside all distractions, daily tasks, literally drop everything, and enjoy reading books
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