Bring Me A Book Forgotten Coast

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Bring Me A Book Forgotten Coast Bring Me A Book Forgotten Coast is a non-profit organization focused on igniting the passion to read in the children of Franklin County in Florida.

Research shows that 90% of human brain development occurs in the first five years of life, and that reading to a child during this developmental period is critical to building skills and foundation blocks on which future literacy and, therefore success in school, is based. In 1983, the U.S. Department of Education created its first Commission on Reading to explore the reading decline. Its 1985 report (Becoming a Nation of Readers) included this findings: “The single most important activity for building the knowledge required for eventual success in reading is reading aloud to children”. Jim Trelease, a noted author and lecturer on reading aloud to children writes: “We read aloud to children for the same reasons we talk to them: to reassure; entertain; bond; inform; arouse curiosity; and to inspire. But reading aloud goes further than conversation when it: conditions the child to associate reading with pleasure; creates background knowledge; builds “book” vocabulary; and provides a reading role model.“ A child who is read to aloud during the pre-school years, for as little as 20 minutes a day, starts school two years ahead of a child who has not received such a benefit.

Ahoy, mateys! Yo-ho-ho fun at the Apalach Library during Books for Babies today from singing, reading, crafting and wal...
08/04/2026

Ahoy, mateys! Yo-ho-ho fun at the Apalach Library during Books for Babies today from singing, reading, crafting and walking the plank! Arrrr…Apalachicola Margaret Key Public Library

07/28/2026
Books for Babies was packed with eager young readers and learners! We are “bouncing” into August next week. 10:30 on Tu...
07/28/2026

Books for Babies was packed with eager young readers and learners! We are “bouncing” into August next week. 10:30 on Tuesdays at the Apalachicola Margaret Key Public Library. 📚

07/23/2026

BMABFC is one of the beneficiaries of the Forgotten Coast Parrot Heads Fins Up Music Festival during Labor Day weekend, so your child can help us raise funds for local children's literacy programs!
• Who: Children ages 6 months–7 years
• When: Friday, September 4, 1:00 p.m.
• Where: High Five Dive Bar
• Time Commitment: Less than an hour
The children will perform simple hand motions to Jimmy Buffett's "Fins" as BMABFC is introduced. We'll learn the motions during Storytime, shark hats will be provided, and tropical attire is encouraged.
We'd love to have as many little Parrot Heads as possible join the fun and help BMABFC make a big splash! 🦈📚

See you at the Apalachicola Margaret Key Library on Tuesday at 10:30 for amazing sensory play, music, books and more.
07/18/2026

See you at the Apalachicola Margaret Key Library on Tuesday at 10:30 for amazing sensory play, music, books and more.

Today Books for Babies learned about end papers on picture books and polkadot is kk’s favorite color. Fine motor coordi...
07/14/2026

Today Books for Babies learned about end papers on picture books and polkadot is kk’s favorite color. Fine motor coordination activities.

This is an awesome opportunity for you and your kiddos!
07/02/2026

This is an awesome opportunity for you and your kiddos!

Here are some great deals for free kids meals!
06/15/2026

Here are some great deals for free kids meals!

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