Ferst Readers of Henry County

New month, New Books!!! Your Ferst Reader will be receiving one of these engaging books this month. Enjoy the bonding time and be prepared to read it over and over again. :) Today happens to be International Children's Book Day. Like the International Board on Books for Young People (IBBY), we too believe that "every child has the right to become a reader." #ferstreadersofhenrycounty #ferstreaders #literacyforlittles #freebooksforkids

Early literacy skills set the stage for success in school--and they don’t just happen! Handling books . . . learning to hold them and turn pages . . . hearing stories . . . watching as parents point to pictures and letters . . . hearing rhymes and rhythms . . . gaining vocabulary . . . All of these enriching experiences are necessary for a child to arrive at school ready to learn and to learn to read. If you have not done so already, please consider making a donation at https://bit.ly/BeardsforBooks before midnight tonight. You may also donate to Ferst Readers any time on our website (www.ferstreadershenry.org), or by mailing a check to Ferst Readers of Henry County, 1001 Florence McGarity Blvd, McDonough, GA 30252. Thank you!

The most epic beards in history, according to www.thevintagenews.com, were worn by Socrates, Confucius, Abraham Lincoln, Karl Marx, Leonardo Da Vinci, Charles Darwin, Friedrich Engels, Johannes Brahms, Grigori Rasputin, and Fidel Castro. We think that the most epic guys with beards are Todd Craig, Rodney Bowler, Jason Paggett, Nick Craig, J.D. Hardin, Joseph Henning, Johnny Rucker, Martin Griffin, and Brian Strickland!! You have until tomorrow at midnight to give these grea...t guys your support in the BEARDS for BOOKS fundraiser which benefits Ferst Readers of Henry County. Help us finish strong with a $10 donation to as many of your favorites as you wish (https://bit.ly/BeardsforBooks). All funds will be used to purchase and mail quality, age-appropriate books to preschool children in Henry County. For $36, we are able to send a child one book (and the Leap Into Books! parent newsletter) each month, for an entire year. You may donate through this Beards for Books fundraiser, or any time on our website (www.ferstreadershenry.org), or by mailing a check to Ferst Readers of Henry County, 1001 Florence McGarity Blvd, McDonough, GA 30252. #BeardsforBooks #ferstreadersofhenrycounty #literacyforlittles #freebooksforkids #volunteersrock

BEARDS for BOOKS (benefitting Ferst Readers of Henry County)--Just 3 days left!! Nick Craig remembers that the Berenstain Bears books were some of his favorite books as a child. He is participating in Beards for Books because he believes that all children should have the opportunity to enjoy books, and he is aware that far too many homes lack reading material appropriate for children. Nick also has an show-stopper beard and he has pledged to grow my beard without cutting... it until January 1, 2022 if the community donates at least $100 in his honor. He also pledged to match the first $100 donated. Thank you to Nick and the other 8 great guys who are counting on the community to donate to Beards for Books in order to support Ferst Readers of Henry County. This fundraiser will conclude at midnight on March 31. Please consider a donation of just $10 or more to all of your favorite bearded volunteers using this link (https://bit.ly/BeardsforBooks). #BeardsforBooks #literacyforlittles #freebooksforkids #volunteersrock #donations #booksforkids