Give your child a head start on a lifetime of reading! The 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program is a fun, free, and self-paced way to build early literacy skills and foster a love of books. The goal is simple: read 1,000 books together before your child starts kindergarten. That may sound like a lot, but if you read just one book each night, you’ll reach your goal in less than three years!
You can count any book your child hears — whether you read it, a family member shares it, or your child listens at story time. Repeats count too (yes, even that favorite book you’ve read 27 times this week!). Track your progress with our easy-to-use app, earn fun milestones along the way, and celebrate your child’s accomplishment at the finish line.

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