Ferst Readers of Bulloch County has launched the Bring a Book to Life Character Contest to help raise funds to purchase books for Bulloch County children.
Six local literacy Heroes have agreed to portray their favorite childhood character on their social media outlets. Community members can vote for their favorite literacy Hero. Each vote is $3.00 and every vote will purchase one book for a Bulloch County child. Voting has began and will continue through March 21st.
Local literacy heroes include:
- Shari Barr, City Council Member
- Scott Beck, Book Geek, GS
- Paulette Chavers, City Council Member
- Sreelu Dega, Statesboro Urgent Care Physician
- Eddie Frazer, Drama Teacher, SHS
- Moonpie, Therapy Goat
CLICK HERE to donate and vote for your favorite local literacy hero.
Providing books to Bulloch children birth to 5
Ferst Readers is a non-profit organization that promotes the development of early childhood literacy skills in children from birth to age 5 by providing developmentally appropriate books and literacy support materials to children and their families. Every child enrolled in the Ferst Readers program receives a book a month mailed directly to their home until their fifth birthday at no cost.
Ferst Readers of Bulloch County has provided over 85,000 books to children in our community since our Community Action Team was formed in 2013.
Through the generosity of individuals, local organizations and businesses we continue raise funds needed to maintain the Ferst Readers program in Statesboro.
Bulloch County Quick Facts
- 4,059 children under the age of 5 in Bulloch County
- Of every 20 children ages 0-5 in Bulloch County, Georgia, 9 are economically disadvantaged, including 4 living in poverty
- 39% of students are proficient in reading (Third Grade Assessment Results, ELA)
Ferst Readers of Bulloch County Quick Facts
- Partnership since 2013
- We mail to 504 Bulloch County children monthly (12%)
- Total of 80,569 books mailed
- 1940 Graduates
