1,000 Books Before Kindergarten
Get ready for school—one book at a time! Reading just 20 minutes a day can make a lifetime of difference. Join the 1000 Books Before Kindergarten challenge and make reading a fun, imaginative, and rewarding part of your family’s daily routine.
Why 1,000 Books? One thousand books might sound like a lot—but you’ve got this! Whether your child is three months or three years old, there’s no better time to start. Every book you share builds your child’s language, social, and emotional skills, strengthens creativity, and prepares them for kindergarten success. The goal is to work reading aloud into your regular routine, and let the magic of stories do the rest.
How to Participate:
- Register Online: Create a free account on Beanstack to easily log your child’s reading progress.
- Track Your Reading: Record every book you read together.
- Keep Reading! Reach 1,000 books before kindergarten and watch your child’s love of reading grow.
Celebrate Milestones: Enjoy reading while earning badges and prizes along the way!
- 100 books – Free Book
- 250 books – Library Swag (Spritzer Bottle)
- 500 Books – Puzzle
- 750 Books – Flashcards
- 1,000 Books – Mini LCD Tablet
Tips: Count any books that are read to your child, no matter who reads the books. Children learn through repetition – you can read the same book multiple times. Books read at storytime count, too. Learn about storytimes.
Ana A. is the Marketing Coordinator for Alamance County Public Libraries.