The Bookworm is a monthly publication of the Read to Me First Book program. This early literacy newsletter is sent home to the parents of children receiving First Books each month, and contains age-appropriate literacy information and activities. It can also be distributed by school and public librarians to parents at storytimes and library events.

Every Child Ready to Read Family Workshops is a six week program that involves young children and their parents in learning about the six early literacy skills that help prepare children to be successful in school.

Read to Me First Book targets children ages birth to seven who are unlikely to have many books in their homes or have a library card. The program provides a book a month for nine months for each participating child, and First Book families can participate in a free early literacy workshop.

Jump Start incorporates the six early literacy skills and encourages parents of children registering for kindergarten to “Get a Jump Start on Reading @ Your Library.” As part of the program, Idaho public libraries: