1,000 Books Before Kindergarten

Why Join 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten?

The Santa Clarita Public Library encourages families to read 1,000 books with their children before they enter kindergarten in order to increase school success and help develop a lifelong love of learning. This challenge is promoted by schools and libraries across the nation. The Global Family Research Project presents data that defines Seven Research-Based Ways Families Promote Early Literacy:

• Families create literacy-friendly home environments.
• Families have ongoing and engaging conversations with their children.
• Families hold high expectations for their children’s learning.
• Families make reading enjoyable.
• Families use their home language.
• Families communicate with their children’s teachers.
• Families visit the Library.