Books for Babies is a literacy program that acquaints parents of newborns with the important role they play in the development of their children. A packet of items including baby's first library card and baby's first book is presented to parents of newborns. By verbalizing and beginning to read to them in infancy, and by becoming regular library users, parents jump-start children's learning process and ability to read and to learn.
Books provide the key to education.
How to Make the Project Work 1. Plan your strategy for local distribution of Books for Babies packets. Local obstetrician's offices Research organizations in your community to determine the best method of distribution. Once the decision is made, work with the appropriate local organization to discuss the implementation of the program. Contact the local Friends of the Library, Library Director or Children's Librarian to develop a plan to bring parents and babies into the library .