1. Liz Hoffman and Jenna Neugebauer

2. What is 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten?
1,000 Books is a Nation-wide program that encourages parents to read to children at home.
1,000 Books is a “Goldilocks” number; It’s not too big, not too small, it’s just right!
1,000 Books is 3 books a day over 1 year!
Parents can achieve this number with the help of the library.
Incentives/encouragement along the way give children/families positive reinforcement.

3. Small Budget-Big Dreams
Webinar Attended from Upstart that sparked idea for program
Started with no formal money in the process
Encourage children in their reading for a low cost-STICKERS! and POSTER CHARTS!

4. Getting Started http://1000booksbeforekindergarten.org/resources/
Program Instructions
Reading Log Sheets
Apps
Building a Registration “Kit”

5. Resources to Share
Posters
Stickers
Poster Charts
Log

6. Cost Friendly Incentives
Incentives tied to Every Child Ready to your library®
READ
WRITE
TALK
SING
PLAY

7. Tying it back to the Library
COMMUNITY
SOCIAL MEDIA

8. Questions?
Thank you! 