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On Thursday, March 5, 2026,
children and adults alike gathered at Ink & Imprint Bookstore in
Lincoln to celebrate the 122nd birthday of Dr. Seuss.
During the event, Ink & Imprint
served cupcakes, provided coloring sheets, stickers, and Cat in the
Hat hats. Several Dr. Seuss books were on display. Marci from Ink &
Imprint read 'If It Were My Birthday Party' to children while some
listened to the story and others focused on activities.
Children and adults shared their favorite Dr. Seuss books and
rhymes. Fox in Socks and The Lorax were popular among Deiy and
Lacey. While Juniper, 6 years old, stated that "Oh, the Places
You’ll Go" is her favorite.
Rochelle, an attending parent, and her children, Promise and
Victory, discussed Green Eggs and Ham as a family favorite,
featuring Sam-I-Am. Rochelle also mentioned that she enjoys Fox and
Socks.
Theodor Seuss
Geisel was born on March 2, 1904. While studying at Dartmouth
College, he began writing under the pen name “Seuss.” In 1957, he
published The Cat in the Hat, soon followed by How the Grinch Stole
Christmas! and Green Eggs and Ham. Throughout his career, Dr. Seuss
published dozens of children’s books.
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Notably, Dr. Seuss’s birthday
also coincides with the National Education Association’s Read
Across America, an annual event established in 1998 to promote
reading in schools and families.
Looking beyond the birthday
celebration, Marci noted that Ink & Imprint has been hosting local
elementary students for a much-loved book fair, offering a new take
on the school book fair. Instead of bringing in large silver
bookcases, local teachers have partnered with the bookstore to
promote a love of books and reading.
Ink & Imprint hosts a monthly book
club for adults, further fostering community engagement around
books.
Dr. Seuss birthday party photo slideshow
[Joli Boerma]
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