The West Osceola Library will host a presentation on Florida’s New Worlds Reading Initiative on Wednesday, January 14, from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Attendees must register in advance. A representative from the program will explain how families can create a personalized home library that may include up to 63 free books by the time a child finishes fifth grade.
New Worlds Reading is a free home‑literacy program for eligible children from VPK through fifth grade who are not yet meeting grade‑level reading expectations in Florida’s public, charter or VPK programs. Signed into law in June 2021, the initiative provides a monthly free book tailored to each child’s interests, along with resources and activities for caregivers and children. Materials are offered in English, Spanish, Haitian Creole and braille. Eligibility information is available online.
Press release issued by Osceola Library System:
https://www.osceolalibrary.org/59607-2/
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