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Baby's First Library

Baby's First Library

A gift for your newborn. A love of reading for a lifetime. The first years of a child’s life are the most critical for brain development. From the moment your baby is born, every cuddle, conversation, and story you share builds the foundation for learning, emotional bonding, and future success. Why it matters: “The single most important activity for building the knowledge required for eventual success in reading is reading aloud to children.” – National Academy of Education “Children who are read to from birth have stronger vocabularies, better language skills, and are more prepared for school.” – American Academy of Pediatrics We believe every child deserves the chance to grow up surrounded by books, no matter their family’s income. That is why we work with local doctors, health departments, and community partners to place books in the hands of new parents before their baby's first birthday.

Kit Includes:

Sturdy First Stories
A set of age-appropriate durable board books
Mark the Milestone
A die-cut "Baby's First Bookmark" to mark your little one's reading journey
Guides to Make Reading Fun
Literacy tip sheets and resources for reading with your little one

thank you to our funders below

Community Donors
A literacy social services non-profit
© 2025 Operation Read, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Contact:
operationread@operationreadusa.org deeanna@operationreadusa.org
IRS 501(c)(3) nonprofit incorporated with the Indiana Secretary of State
MAILING Address:
P.O. Box 796 Warsaw, IN 46581-0796
PHYSICAL ADDRESS:
5745 N 750 E North Webster, IN 46555 * We are located inside a school. Schedule an appt with our office prior to admittance to ensure protection of the children
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