The St. Ann’s Bay Infant School has received some 200 reading books under the Books for Babies initiative.

The project spearheaded by Member of Parliament for North East St. Ann Matthew Samuda was launched at the school.

It is being undertaken with the support of a number of organisations.

The launch of the Books for Babies initiative, comes as Jamaica observes Education Week, Read Across Jamaica Day and Teachers’ Day this week.

Mr. Samuda says the initiative is focused on the early childhood sector, noting that the first one thousand days are critical to a child’s future.

He urged students to enjoy reading with their teachers and parents.

The MP underscored the efforts to support schools in North East St. Ann.