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Mother reading a book with two young children, illustrating the Ferst Readers program that mails free books each month to Henry County children from birth to age five.

Free books are mailed monthly to Henry County children from birth to age five.

Early reading builds stronger learners, families, and communities.
Register

Henry County children can register to receive free books from birth to age five.

Books Arrive Monthly

Age-appropriate, high-quality books are mailed directly to your child.

A Home Library Grows

Each month, a new book arrives to grow the child’s home library.

How It Works

Why Early Learning Matters

Reading from birth helps children develop the language and early literacy skills they need for success in school.
 

Children who grow up without access to books and without being read to often start kindergarten already behind, and catching up is difficult.
 

By third grade, children who are not reading on grade level are far more likely to struggle academically in the years that follow.

Parent reading with child at home, representing families participating in the Ferst Readers early literacy program.

She doesn’t know how to read but retells the story in her own words. I'm glad to be part of this great program. It has helped in so many ways. — Henry County Parent

My daughter has adapted reading on her own to her stuffed animals.

Children Added to our list monthly

50+
327,000+

Books mailed
since 2005

$42

Sponsors one child for a year

20+

Years serving Henry County families

Provided by our partnership with Ferst Readers, a national literacy non-profit.

How You Can Help

Enroll your child and begin receiving free, age-appropriate books delivered to your home each month.

Sponsor a child for just $42 per year and help build a strong foundation for lifelong learning.

Partner with us to expand early literacy access through sponsorships, fundraising events, and community initiatives.

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