Media Center

Welcome to the First Book Media Center – your source for news and resources highlighting our ongoing efforts to bring new books and educational resources to children in need.

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First Book In The News

MSNBC #BigPicture

For Giving Tuesday, MSNBC Anchor Hallie Jackson features a #BigPicture on First Book

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On Failure in the Social Sector

First Book CEO Kyle Zimmer and philanthropist Rohini Nilekani on what the social sector needs to learn from its failures.

Parents Magazine: Celebrating Diversity Through Books

Kids will see themselves in these 20 titles, suggested by the nonprofit First Book, and also learn more about each other.

First Book CEO Kyle Zimmer: The Cost of Empty Bookshelves

We’re setting ourselves up to lose an entire generation of kids based on their ZIP code. Now is when we decide if that’s something we can live with.

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Press Releases

Michelle Obama Surprises Children at Para Los Niños Early Education Center in Skid Row, in Partnership With Penguin Random House and First Book

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First Book Launches $4.7 Million in OMG Books Awards

First Book Research & Insights, Press Releases

First Book Accelerator: First Book Launches New Initiative Translating Research into Resources

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