Kids Ferst = Ferst Readers of Gilmer County
Kids Ferst in Gilmer is Ellijay, Georgia's chapter of the Ferst Readers literacy program. Our volunteers register children to receive age appropriate books from birth to age 5 at no cost to the child's family.
Help Kids Ferst Make a Difference
You can help create better learners, brighter futures, and a stronger community by giving every child under five access to quality books in their homes.
How You Can Help
Help Register Kids
Help Register Kids
Help Register Kids
Kids Ferst needs volunteers to help register Gilmer County's age-qualified kids into the Ferst Readers program. Learn when, where, and how you can help by contacting our team.
Read to Kids
Help Register Kids
Help Register Kids
Kids Ferst organizes volunteers to read to kids at our local pre-k and elementary schools. Join us during Dr. Seuss' birthday week and Read Across America Day as a Kids Ferst reader.
Give a Kid a Book
Help Register Kids
Give a Kid a Book
For about $4 per child, per month, you can help ensure all registered Ferst Readers in Gilmer County receive their monthly book and learning materials. Give the gift of literacy!