Read 1000 Books
Feb 4, 2025
Reading 1000 books before kindergarten has many benefits. Learn more and find booklists to get started.
Reading for Success
Build memories, foster a lifelong love of reading. Teach your baby, toddler or preschooler the foundations of reading, and prepare them for academic success by incorporating reading into your daily routine. Always carry a book with you and enjoy re-reading your child’s favorite books. Reading just one book a day for three years or three books a day for one year equals 1,095 books!
Track your Progress
Use any method you wish to track your child’s progress and celebrate reading milestones together. Before you know it, you will reach your goal!
- Print a HCLS Reading Log
- Print a Certificate of Completion
- View Activities from 1000 Books website
- View Resources from 1000 Books website
Find Booklists
Discover stories your child will love! Visit our New & Recommended page to find a popular picks, and fresh titles perfect for every reader.
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