Impact Stories
A Year-Round Need for Books
Summer is almost here. But that doesn’t mean teachers, program leaders and the kids they serve don’t need books. Kids need books year-round, and this is especially true in the summer. During the school year, kids rely on their classroom and school libraries for books and other… Read More
Focus on First Book, For Educators
Thank A Teacher
Educators leave a lasting impression on every mind that crosses their path. As another school year comes to a close, show your gratitude to a teacher in your life by sending them this card today. Read More
Author Voices
Twitter Chat: Jessixa Bagley and Laurie Ann Thompson with First Book
Today’s blog post is part of our Stories For All Project series, focused on sharing the latest announcements and impact stories about our effort to put diverse, inclusive books into the hands of kids. Jessixa Bagley and Laurie Ann Thompson authored two of our 2015 Stories for All Project title… Read More
Our Bookshelf
Monthly Book List: Our Five Favorite Books for May
Our May book list includes fun, magical books featuring adventures with an adorable elephant, funny stories about sisters for young readers, the story of strong man Charles Atlas, a laugh-out-loud tale about pranksters and one of the best teen romances ever written. Pre-K – K (Ages 3-6)… Read More
Focus on First Book, Impact Stories
Twitter Chat: What Does the Stories For All Project Mean to You?
Today’s blog post is part of our Stories For All Project series, focused on sharing the latest announcements and impact stories about our effort to put diverse, inclusive books into the hands of kids. On May 6th, we hosted a Twitter chat to talk about how books featuring diverse… Read More
Impact Stories
The Right Book at the Right Time
Today’s blog post is part of our Stories For All Project series, focused on sharing the latest announcements and impact stories about our effort to put diverse, inclusive books into the hands of kids. Today’s guest blogger is Melissa Spradlin, Executive Director of Book’em in Nashville, TN. Every day I… Read More
Focus on First Book, Our Bookshelf, Our Partners
Six Diverse Stories: Our 2015 Stories for All Project Selections
Today’s blog post is part of our Stories For All Project series, focused on sharing the latest announcements and impact stories about our effort to put diverse, inclusive books into the hands of kids. Last week, we announced our latest action in the Stories for All Project –… Read More
Impact Stories
These Children Saw Themselves in a Book
Today’s blog post is part of our Stories For All Project series, focused on sharing the latest announcements and impact stories about our effort to put diverse, inclusive books into the hands of kids. Cathy Gaudio reads aloud to a group of students in Phoenix, Arizona. It’s a special day… Read More
Focus on First Book, For Educators, Our Bookshelf
The Stories for All Project: 60,000 New Books to Increase Diversity, Promote Inclusivity
Today’s blog post is part of our Stories For All ProjectTM series, focused on sharing the latest announcements and impact stories about our effort to put diverse, inclusive books into the hands of kids. When children see their lives reflected in the books they read they become more enthusiastic readers. Read More
Our Bookshelf
Our Five Favorite Books for April
Our five favorite books for April will help kids celebrate each other’s unique differences, process with the emotions of moving, learn about the culture of Haiti — even teach them a few magic tricks! For Pre-K – K (Ages 3-6) “Bad Bye, Good Bye” by Deborah Underwood… Read More