Free the Captives is excited to launch our new literacy program, Read to Lead, that will break the cycle of poverty and change generations within teen trafficking victims’ families. The sad reality is that many of our teen trafficking victims are coming out of this environment with unplanned pregnancies. To create a better life for these children, we want to help them develop a love for reading.
We have created a list of new books that we are seeking for Read to Lead. This list will change quarterly. Donate these books by:
- Mailing them to Free the Captives, 2211 Rayford Road, Suite 111-418, Spring, TX 77386
- Putting them in a book drop.
- Attending a Royal Tea Party with your child.
- Donating funds, and Free the Captives will purchase them for you.
Donate these books from our child tested and librarian/parent approved reading list. We are looking specifically for new, board books for infants and toddlers. We would love for you and your child to pick out a book from our list once a month, pray for our teen trafficking victim and her child, and donate the book. Every month, this is a great way for you and your child to make a lasting impact together.
| Roadwork | Sally Sutton | Board book |
| From Head to Toe | Eric Carle | Board book |
| Brown Bear, Brown Bear | Eric Carle | Board book |
| Duck & Goose: Goose needs a hug | Tad Hills | Board book |
| Baby Faces | DK Publishing | Board book |
| Dear Zoo: A Lift-the-Flap Book | Rod Campbell | Board book |
| Animals (Baby Touch and Feel) | DK Publishing | Board book |
| Giraffes Can’t Dance | Giles Andreae | Board book |
| Chicka Chicka Boom Boom | Bill Martin, Jr. | Board book |
| The Going-To-Bed Book | Sandra Boynton | Board book |
| Peek-A Who? | Nina Laden | Board book |
| Pat the Bunny (Touch and Feel Book) | Dorothy Kunhardt | Board book |
| The Very Hungry Caterpillar | Eric Carle | Board book |
| I Am a Bunny | Ole Risom and Richard Scarry | Board book |
| Little Feet Love | Bendon Inc. | Board book |
| Dora’s Rainbow Egg Hunt | Kirsten Larsen | Board book |
| Open the Barn Door | Christopher Santoro | Board book |
| You Are My Sunshine | Jimmie Dean | Board book |
| Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star | Caroline Jayne Church | Board book |
| The Wheels on the Bus | Jerry Smath | Board book |
| The Berenstain Bears Learn About Strangers | Jan Berenstain | Paperback or board book |
| The Berenstain Bears Show Some Respect | Jan Berenstain | Paperback or board book |
| Clap Your Hands! (Elmo) | Joe Ewers | Board book |
| Tiny Bear’s Bible | Sally Lloyd Jones | Board book |
| I Can Share | Karen Katz | Board book |
| Super Heroes ABC 123 | Georgia Rucker | Board book |
| My First Batman Book – Touch and Feel | Georgia Rucker | Board book |
| What Makes a Rainbow? | Betty Ann Schwartz | Board book |
| It’s Great to be an Engine | (Thomas & Friends, Play-a-Song) | Board book |
| Baby Animals | Bright Baby Touch and Feel | Board book |
| Little Blue Truck | Alice Shertle | Board book |
| Llama Llama Red Pajama (any in this series) | Anna Dewdney | Paperback or board book |
| That’s Not my Lion | Usborne Touchy-Feely Books | Board book |
| That’s Not my Truck | Usborne Touchy-Feely Books | Board book |
| That’s Not my Elephant | Usborne Touchy-Feely Books | Board book |
Questions about Read to Lead? Check out our frequently asked questions.