Books for Babies is a project designed to encourage early literacy in Cedar Park by providing a new book, an invitation to sign up for "baby's first library card", and literacy literature to each newborn baby in Cedar Park.
Early literacy (reading and writing) does not mean early reading instruction or teaching babies to read; it is the natural development of skills through the enjoyment of books, the importance of positive interactions between babies and parents, and the critical role of literacy-rich experiences.
Literacy development begins at birth and is closely linked to a baby’s earliest experiences with books and stories. Babies learn language through social literacy experiences - parents and caregivers interacting with them using books. Whether babies and toddlers are listening to your voice, soaking up the language, focusing on the pictures, or just learning how to turn pages, they are learning the basics. These experiences also serve to associate books with parental affection, attention, and approval. (American Library Association)
It's important to have lots of books around the house, but especially important to have ones that will grab your baby's attention. These are the kinds of books that Books for Babies provide at birth!
Sponsors and Partners - 2020
Distribution Partner & Title Sponsor
Distribution Partner & Title Sponsor
Distribution Partner & Title Sponsor
Cedar Park Regional Medical Center partners with Books for Babies to distribute a book to each newborn child in their hospital!
Title Sponsor - $1,000
Distribution Partner & Title Sponsor
Distribution Partner & Title Sponsor
Title Sponsor - $1,000
Distribution Partner & Title Sponsor
Title Sponsor - $1,000
Alan R. Abando, M.D. & Nicole R. Basa, M.D.
Cedar Park Surgeons, PLLC
512-260-3444
Title Sponsor - $1,000
Title Sponsor - $1,000
Title Sponsor - $1,000
Title Sponsor - $1,000
Title Sponsor - $1,000
Title Sponsor - $1,000
Reading Sponsor - $500
Title Sponsor - $1,000
Title Sponsor - $1,000
Hall of Honor - 2019 Sponsors & Partners
2019 Title Sponsors
- Cedar Park Surgeons
- Lamonica & Associates - Trent LaMonica
- Signature Eye Care
- Team Hurst Realty Group - TCP Real Estate
- Vista Ridge Family Dentistry
2019 Partners
- Distribution - Cedar Park Regional Medical Center
- Book Donors - Leander Reading Specialists, SAMS's Club
Hall of Honor - 2018 Sponsors & Partners
2018 Title Sponsors
- Cedar Park Surgeons
- New York Life - Trent LaMonica
- Team Hurst Realty Group - TCP Real Estate
- Vista Ridge Family Dentistry
2018 Partners
- Distribution - Cedar Park Regional Medical Center
- Special Contributor - Signature Eye Care
Book Donors - Leander Reading Specialists, SAMS's Club
Hall of Honor - 2017 Sponsors & Partners
2017 Title Sponsors
- The Goddard School - Cedar Park
- New York Life - Trent LaMonica
- Team Hurst Realty Group - TCP Real Estate
- Vista Ridge Family Dentistry
2017 Partners
- Distribution - Cedar Park Regional Medical Center
- Book Donors - Leander Reading Specialists, SAMS's Club