Welcome to Barb's Books

Barb's Books is a nonprofit organization that gives books to preschool students twice a year to build their personal home library. For some schools, we also  provide a collection of books for students to use while in the classroom.  Barb's Books encourages children to read throughout the year in order to promote literary awareness and a love for reading. Barb's Books donates more than 1,500 books annually

Receive a basic skill book in the Fall, a coloring/activity book  for winter break and a story book in the Spring to keep for your home library!

Enjoy reading a Barb's Book in class with friends, at home with family or even by yourself!

After finishing the book, select another book at anytime!

Dedicate time to read every day!

Barbara Hutcherson-Parks began her role as a life-long educator in Lynchburg City Public Schools, first as a classrom teacher and then in various leadership roles. With a career that spanned over five decades, she touched the lives of thousands of students, teachers, parents, and colleagues. 

A native of Amherst County, Virginia, Mrs. Hutcherson-Parks worked tirelessly for all students. Known for her expertise in early childhood education and parental engagement strategies, she was especially passionate about creating opportunities to jumpstart the academic success of pre-school students, most notably in the area of reading.

Mrs. Hutcherson-Parks loved reading and encouraged her preschoolers to read by ensuring that they had ample resources for their classroom and promoting reading as a family activity. Barb's Books was established to continue her work.