
“1,000 Books Before Kindergarten” Challenge
March 2025
Fort Bend County Libraries’ “1,000 Books Before Kindergarten” challenge helps set our youngest book lovers on a path that will encourage a love of reading and lead to a journey of life-long learning.
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 Dana Brittain, Youth Services Coordinator for the library system. “Children who have been read... Read Full Blog