A six-year-old has read 1,000 books before entering kindergarten, far exceeding the average American's yearly reading total of 12 books. This achievement was made possible through the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program, which aims to promote childhood literacy. The program allows families to track each book they read and offers prizes for milestones reached.

The program is designed to make reading a fun activity for children, encouraging them to develop a love for reading. It is available at the St. Louis County Library, where the six-year-old participant completed the program.

Further details about the program and the young reader's achievement are available from the source.