Families First of Pella is hoping to encourage early childhood literacy through a program aimed to get kids reading.

They are holding a Book Bash on Saturday, February 3rd from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at the Pella Public Library. The morning will be filled with singing, storytime, hands-on activities, a craft, and information for parents. The first 100 families with a child up to five years old will receive a free copy of the book “The Snowy Day” by Ezra Jack Keats.