Beginning in 1998, WPT went beyond its commitment to "Wisconsin PBS Kids" with an exciting outreach effort, culminating in a broadcast called Wisconsin Read in: First Book. This project is now known as Wisconsin Bookworms™. Each month, more than 5,000 books, are being distributed free of charge to young children who would not otherwise have a chance to cherish a book of their own.

The Wisconsin Bookworms™ project reaches out to Wisconsin children ages 2–5 in families of financial need and gives them the tools to learn. This year, more than 50,000 books will be distributed.  

But WPT doesn't stop there. Through a supportive network of parents, providers and state child care associations, we've developed a reading program whereby readers meet with a child 12 times during the year, bringing new books and additional educational materials each time. The Wisconsin Bookworms™ program is an ambitious attempt to strengthen public television's commitment to preparing children for school.  

Thanks to all of our volunteers, funding partners, and WPT, Wisconsin Bookworms™ has become a statewide success! Find our current booklist here.

Wisconsin Bookworms™ contests
Download entry forms (pdf) for the color the bookworm and the name the bookworm contests.

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