Books for Babies

NEWSFLASH: Through a partnership with Nordstrom, FOLUSA will be granting 20 grants for $500 each to match $1,000 raised by selected Friends groups, women's groups, libraries, and other non-profit organizations for purchasing Books for Babies kits from FOLUSA. Grant recipients do not need to be members of FOLUSA. The first 10 grants have been awarded. The next application deadline is October 1, 2008. Read More

Books for Babies is a national literacy program that acquaints parents of newborns with the important role they play in the development of their children. Parents are presented with a Books for Babies kit containing a board book for baby, baby’s first library card, and a variety of brochures with reading tips and early literacy information from nationally-recognized educational organizations.

By reading to their babies and by becoming regular library users themselves, parents help their babies develop language skills and start them on the path to success in reading and learning.

Now Available in Spanish: FOLUSA is proud to present the Books for Babies kit in Spanish. All materials in the Spanish kit are printed in Spanish with the exception of the bib.

How the Program Works: Organizations such as Friends of the Library groups, Women’s Clubs, and Junior Leagues purchase Books for Babies packets. Groups often supplement the packets with information about local resources, including library locations and contact information as well as details about lapsit and preschool storyhours.

Read More About Early Literacy: Learn more about the importance of early literacy and how studies show that early childhood literacy positively impacts success in school.