You can read a legislative summary of the bill here, or visit the following links to read news reports about the Books From Birth initiative:

New councilmember wants 'Books from Birth' for DC kids 
FOX5DC 

‘Books from Birth’ plan aims to bridge word gap among District children
Washington Post

Allen Promises 'Books from Birth' Bill 
Capital Community News

DC AAP Members Join Councilmember Charles Allen to Introduce “Books from Birth” Legislation 
DC American Academy of Pediatrics

Send Every D.C. Child a Book Every Month 
Hill Now

Councilmember Charles Allen Introduces Innovative Early Childhood Literacy Bill 
DC Action For Children