Fort Bend County Libraries Launches New “1000 Books Before Kindergarten” Initiative

Fort Bend County Libraries Launches New “1,000 Books Before Kindergarten” Initiative               

Fort Bend County Libraries is proud to announce the launch of its “1,000 Books Before Kindergarten” challenge beginning February 2, 2020. Part of a nationwide initiative, this ongoing program encourages reading to newborns, toddlers, and preschoolers to foster a love of books and prepare them for school. “Studies have shown that children who are read to at an early age will be better prepared to learn,” says Susan King, Youth Services Coordinator for the library system. […]