If you could wave a magic wand, what one thing would you do to help children achieve success by age 6?

This question was put to the Success by Six Leadership Council, and they responded with the Angel Tree Book Drive, a program designed to collect and distribute children's books at Christmas.

The Leadership Council is made up of business leaders, community agencies and individuals all coming together to promote positive outcomes for young children by educating parents and the community about the importance of the early years from birth through age six.

We're extremely pleased with the results the Angel Tree Book Drive has produced, and it has become a much anticipated event on our annual calendar.Success By Six is proud to promote early childhood literacy through programs and community outreach events that increase young children's access to books.

Getting books into the hands of all children is so important for their overall health and future success. Amazingly, over one-third of Calvert County's children enter kindergarten not fully ready to learn. Reading to a child is one simple way to improve his or her school readiness and create a foundation for a lifetime of success.