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Changing Children's Lives With the Gift of Literacy

Changing Children's Lives With the Gift of Literacy

Imagine a young child receiving a book in the mail every month until the age of five. What better way to say reading is important? Children enrolled in the Ferst Program receive a new book every month in the mail until their 5th birthday. There is absolutely no cost (ever) to registered children in participating areas! The program is made possible through the partnership with local, all-volunteer Community Action Teams (CATs).

Ferst Readers is a 501C3 organization whose funding is provided through private donations, corporate sponsorships, and grants. Contact us to help with a local program or get a new one started in your area so that we may work together to bring the gift of literacy to every child from birth-5 years old. Partnering together, we can help prepare every child for success in school and in life.

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  • For Parents

    The single most important activity for building the knowledge required for eventual success in reading is reading aloud to children. Read More >>>
     

  • Program Overview

    Our Mission: Strengthening communities by providing quality books and literacy resources for children and their families to use at home during the earliest stages of development. Read More >>>

  • Get Involved

    Approximately 61 percent of low-income families do not have a single piece of reading material suitable for a child. Find out how you can help. Read More >>>
     

Julie Morill

“The Ferst Readers literacy program is vital because it hooks kids and their families so early.”
—Julie Morill, Striving Reader Program Manager, Ga. Department of Education

Stan DeJarnett

“Since collaborating with Ferst Readers we have seen scores on our kindergarten readiness test increase from 46% ready to over 90% ready.”
—Stan DeJarnett, former Superintendent, Morgan County School System

Shauna (Mommy to Starla Jane)

"The Ferst Readers has given my daughter a head start in developing important skills that will last her a lifetime as well as ensuring our family enjoys quality time together! Every time a new book comes in the mail my daughter gets so excited. She is now 19 months old and has been receiving books through the Ferst Readers since she was born. She has quite the collection now, and I can honestly say that reading is her favorite pastime. She gets me to read her books to her then she’ll sit and flip through the pages and read them back to herself. I am one proud momma that my baby is so interested in reading and learning! Thank you Ferst Readers for giving my child such a valuable learning tool and starting her off with the building blocks to a brighter future!"
—Shauna (Mommy to Starla Jane)

Bobbie H.

"This program has been a God-send for us. With FERST books we get new stories delivered right to our home monthly. As parents it's our privilege to introduce our child to reading and this program helps SO much. I hope y’all understand how wonderful this program is to families who might not be able to afford new books monthly on their own. Thank you so much for helping me teach my babies about the joy of reading and the bond forged when we read together."
—Bobbie H.
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