Ferst Readers

Books, backpacks, and big smiles! 🎒📚

Thanks to our incredible partners at IHG Hotels & Resorts, Ferst gave families at the Atlanta Children's Day Shelter a literacy boost during Family Literacy Night—with backpacks filled with Ferst Readers books!

Special thanks to our Board Chair, Chaundra Luckett, and President & CEO, Davida Morgan-Washington, for showing up with heart and leading with purpose. Your presence meant so much to the families we served.

Did you know September is ? This month, we are encouraging parents and supporters of Ferst Readers to celebrate literacy by reading a book with a Ferst Reader, sharing our graphics on your social media platforms, or making a donation to Ferst Readers to give the gift of literacy to children ages 0-5 years.

Make a difference today! Donate now: http://bit.ly/3UWRy6H

The month of September is here and we can’t wait until our Ferst Readers get their delivered to their mailboxes!

This month’s books include “Amazing Me!” Music by Carol Thompson; “1, 2, 3 Who Comes Next?” by Amy Matsush*ta-Beal; “Big Tractor” and “Job Sites” by Nathan Clement; “The Owl and the Woodpecker” by Brian Wildsmith; and “I Live Here!” by Galdys Rosa-Mendoza.

Each child in our program receives Vamos a leer / Read to Me by Judi Moreillon as their welcome book, and Wemberly Worried by Kevin Henkes when they graduate. Two special stories that mark the beginning and end of a beautiful chapter in their reading journey. 📚✨

Ferst Readers is excited to announce a partnership with the City of Jacksonville, Florida - Government as part of Mayor Donna Deegan’s citywide efforts to improve literacy rates for children in Florida. Ferst Readers will support the city in distributing high-quality, age-appropriate books to children.

Read our August news to learn more about the partnership and Ferst Readers: http://bit.ly/4lQrllk