The South Glasgow Childcare Partnership Forum has been awarded £355,500 over five years towards its Bookstart project, which helps to improve family relationships through reading and storytelling.
As well as the birthday books, the money will also pay for storytelling sessions at playgroups and drop-in centres, and book packs for children to get them ready to start school.
Linda Muirhead, Bookstart co-ordinator at the forum, said: "As a result of this funding, more local families will be able to take part in fun activities which will promote early literacy and provide them with a safe, secure environment.
"Staff will also be able to use their local knowledge to signpost families on to a wide range of other support organisations, including those covering employability, health, education and social services."
- www.bookstart.co.uk.
