Category Archive: First Book Community Highlight

teacher working with two female students

First Book’s Honor Roll

My mother was a high-school biology teacher for 32 years, every week was Teacher Appreciation Week in our house. To say I understood her impact on a child’s life is an understatement, but I hear of her impact often. “Oh, you’re Ms. Awad’s daughter? She was the best teacher I... Read more

Books Bring Smiles to Veterans and their Families During the Pandemic

First Book regularly works with programs that support the military and their families – and this spring, we launched additional outreach to support veterans. With the COVID-19 restrictions, veterans receiving care in VA hospitals and facilities across the country are experiencing extended stays and limited social interaction opportunities.  To help... Read more

Two smiling young children hold books in a brightly lit indoor space. The girl on the left holds a book featuring Thumper from Bambi, while the girl on the right holds The Little Mermaid's Guide to Merfolk. Text on the right side reads: Celebrate National Book Month! Help more kids get books. A red button below says DONATE NOW.