Shelves Filled with Books of All Sizes And Colors

Today’s Guest Blogger is Susan Brunecz, an Instructional Coach at Paul L. Dunbar Academy in Cleveland, Ohio.

When our students entered their classes on the first day of school two weeks ago, a roar of excitement erupted!

They had just laid eyes on their new classroom libraries. Their shelves were filled with brand-new books of all sizes and colors. What a way to start the year!

But books weren’t always so plentiful. Last year, many shelves were bare. Only a few classes had established libraries.

Being new to this school, my goal was to get as many books as I could into our classrooms. Thanks to generous supporters, every class now has a library of its own.

Many of the children who attend our school move frequently, living with a friend or a relative. Others live in shelters or temporary housing. Our school is the most stable place our kids have and the best way for them to access books. Here they are encouraged to read all that they can.

ow, when you peek into a classroom, you’ll find students exploring the pages of books at their reading level. And when they finish, they’ll find a new book waiting to be read.

There are still schools out there whose shelves are bare. They need your help.

Please donate today to help kids start the school year with classrooms full of books. Your gift will be matched.

First Book was able to provide books to the students at Paul L. Dunbar Academy thanks to the support of JetBlue.

Image of a young girl, smiling at the camera. There is text on the left side of the image, against a blue background, that says, "Matching Challenge: Be a Champion for Educators! Every day, dedicated teachers pour their hearts into classrooms with too few resources to help eager minds learn. Your gift by May 31 will be DOUBLED to bring joy through new books that ignite imagination and transform young lives. Will you be their champion today?" Beneath the image is a red button that says, "I'll give now".