Premières Pages

Awakening to reading from the cradle

Premières Pages is a national program supported by the Ministry of Culture, developed in Lozère since 2015 by the Médiathèque Départementale de Lozère with the support of the Departmental Council. Its objective: to raise awareness among families, babies, and toddlers aged 0 to 3 years about the importance of reading and books from the earliest age.

A traveling program throughout the department

From March to June, four facilitators specialized in young audiences' shows — Magali Allié, Stéphanie Briot, Aloyse Brosse, and Carole Deveaud — travel across Lozère to offer nearly a hundred free sessions in the department's libraries, daycare centers, early childhood support centers, and childminder homes.

Shows adapted for toddlers

The artistic offerings are specifically designed for very young audiences. In 2026, the program will notably include "Balaena" by Stéphanie Briot and "Fantaisie pour petites oreilles" by Aloyse Brosse, shows combining storytelling, music, and object manipulation in a gentle and enveloping atmosphere.

Growing success

Since its creation in Lozère, Premières Pages has enjoyed growing success. In 2024, the event brought together more than 2,300 spectators, including approximately 1,550 children. These figures reflect the enthusiasm of Lozère families and early childhood professionals for this annual event.

A network of mobilized partners

The operation relies on a broad network of partners: the municipal and inter-municipal libraries, the Relais Petite Enfance of Lozère, collective care facilities, and early childhood professionals. This collaboration makes it possible to reach families even in the most rural areas of the department.

An issue of cultural democratization

By promoting early contact with books, Premières Pages contributes to equal opportunities and cultural democratization in a rural department like Lozère. The program aims to instill the pleasure of reading from early childhood and to support parents in their role as the first mediators of books.