School-age kids have headed back to the classroom — but those too young for kindergarten aren’t off the hook. They’ve got some homework to do as well. The nationwide 1,000 Books Before kindergarten ...

Subscribe to The St. Louis American‘s free weekly newsletter for critical stories, community voices, and insights that matter. Sign up A new St. Louis County Library program called “1,000 Books before ...

Growing up, my mom and dad read me a picture book the night before I started each new school year. When bedtime came, I would curl up in bed next to my parents—and my dog—and listen intently as they ...

LORAIN, Ohio -- If you’ve ever read the same bedtime book so many times you can recite it in the dark, congratulations, you’re already halfway to a library challenge that rewards repetition, routine ...

New parents/caregivers are overwhelmed with so many tasks, responsibilities, and priorities with babies and preschool-age children. We all want our kids to be as happy, healthy, and successful as ...

A graduate of the 1000 Books Before Kindergarten program is recognized at Fletcher Free Library for his accomplishment. Credit: Courtey Reading 1,000 books to your kids sounds daunting, but it’s ...

Children in Marion are on a reading binge. Kids as young as preschool are aiming to read 1,000 books in the Marion Public Library's "1000 Books Before Kindergarten" program. One thousand books might ...

Librarians are challenging children, and inspiring their parents, to read 1,000 books before they get to kindergarten.The program is already underway at Pleasant Hill Public Library. Children up to 5 ...