
How Microsoft’s Literacy Tools Improve Reading Comprehension in Classrooms
Posted In:For Educators, Our Partners
May 16, 2022 Educators are continuously confronted with a growing and diverse range of student needs, necessitating a responsive and individualized approach to teaching. In recent years, the prevalence of literacy challenges, particularly among English language learners and students with learning differences, has increased significantly, particularly in underserved communities. To level the… Read More

Nine Historically Accurate and Relevant Holocaust Books for High School Students
Posted In:Our Bookshelf, Our Partners
June 2, 2023 In collaboration with the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum (USHMM), we have curated a diverse collection of historically accurate and relevant books for educators to utilize in their classrooms. This collection, tailored for high school students, encompasses a variety of genres, themes, topics, and reading levels to meet a range… Read More

First Book and the Guru Krupa Foundation Unite to Amplify Educational Resources in New York City and Los Angeles
Posted In:Our Partners
May 25, 2023 We are thrilled to announce the incredible news of the renewed partnership between the Guru Krupa Foundation and First Book! Thanks to the Foundation’s generous grant, First Book, a nonprofit social enterprise dedicated to ensuring equal access to quality education for children living in under… Read More

Three Reasons to Join First Book: Insights from Our Network of Educators
Posted In:For Educators
May 11, 2023 Joey Mathis is a First Book Marketing and Communication intern. She is currently an undergrad student at Hollins University in Roanoke, Virginia. According to a survey conducted by First Book in 2021, nearly 60 percent of educators spent between $100 and $500 out-of-pocket on classroom supplies. Read More

Open eBooks: First Book’s Most Popular Digital Resource Gets an Upgrade
Posted In:For Educators
February 24, 2023 First Book is a non-profit social enterprise that works to provide eligible educators with brand-new, high-quality books at affordable prices. As an organization, First Book truly values accessibility and adaptability. Books are an important resource, but we know many educators have limited (and sometimes zero) budget to provide physical books… Read More

Research & Insights: 2022 Highlights & Network Impact
Posted In:First Book Research & Insights
February 15, 2023 First Book is a nonprofit social enterprise that strives to support students and educators in low-income communities by providing brand-new, high-quality books. We also strive to support these communities by providing additional resources that meet the needs of educators today. Our primary audience is our growing Network, which currently includes… Read More

Kari Kurjiaka Named Project Director for Diverse Books for All Coalition; Society of Children’s Book Writers & Illustrators Joins the Coalition
Posted In:Press Room
January 25, 2023 WASHINGTON, D.C. (January 25, 2023) – Kari Kurjiaka has been named project director for the national Diverse Books for All Coalition. Most recently, Kurjiaka served as senior manager of literacy & external affairs for Reach Out and Read of Greater New York, a founding member of the coalition. In addition, the Society… Read More

Celebrating the 30th Anniversary of the Magic Tree House Collection
Posted In:For Educators, Impact Stories, Our Partners
December 15, 2022 This year is the 30th anniversary of Mary Pope Osborne’s beloved Magic Tree House series. The incredibly popular series, published by Penguin Random House, has sold over 143 million books worldwide and includes over one hundred titles. Those titles include the… Read More

Inspire a Love for STEAM with First Book!
Posted In:For Educators
November 21, 2022 Joey Mathis is a First Book Marketing and Communication intern. She is currently an undergrad student at Hollins University in Roanoke, Virginia. This month and all year long, First Book invites everyone to celebrate STEAM! STEAM highlights the importance of Science, Technology and Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics in… Read More

10 Scary (And Semi-Scary) Stories for Kids and Teens
Posted In:Our Bookshelf
October 21, 2022 Scary stories let readers explore their fears or indulge their cravings for high-stimulation content in a safe, controlled space – between the pages of a book. To help you get started, the wonderful team behind the curation of First Book’s Marketplace has selected 10 books that offer gentle seasonal content… Read More

Nonprofits Join Forces to Expedite Access to Diverse and Affordable Children’s Books
Posted In:Press Room
October 18, 2022 W.K. Kellogg Foundation Supports the Initiative with $1 Million Grant to First Book WASHINGTON, D.C. (October 18, 2022) – Twenty-seven nonprofits and membership organizations from across the U.S. are joining forces to tackle a common challenge that has impeded children’s literacy for decades: the lack of high-quality, affordable children’s books by… Read More