For any five-year-old, reading 1,000 books before they begin school may seem like a daunting task. Thanks to a program provided by the Stanislaus County library system, the seemingly-impossible feat has become a reality for children in the area, allowing them to enhance their literacy skills and develop lifelong reading habits. The 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten Program was kick started by Turlock children’s librarian Michelle Coxford three years ago after she read about the program online in a blog post.
Pre-literacy program encourages parent, child bonding
