
Supporting Students Coping with Grief and Loss During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Posted In:For Educators
August 20, 2020 As educators prepare to resume classes and programs, student mental health is an incredibly important concern. In a survey of First Book educators, 91% of respondents said they were “very or extremely” concerned about the mental/social-emotional health of children and families they serve – especially as schools and programs prepare… Read More

Changing the Game with Books and Reading
Posted In:First Book Community Highlight, For Educators, Impact Stories
July 23, 2020 Theresa Pearson had a great plan to support her students during the COVID-19 pandemic. She ordered more than 1,500 books from First Book thanks to a COVID-19 funding grant opportunity, and the books were shipped to her school, Chester W. Nimitz Elementary in Alabama. Unfortunately, in just a few short… Read More

Get Free Books with the First Book National Book Bank
Posted In:Focus on First Book, For Educators
July 9, 2020 Have you heard about First Book’s National Book Bank? It’s the part of our Marketplace — where all the books are FREE! You just pay shipping and handling! What is the National Book Bank? First Book members can access brand new books by the carton… Read More

How to Join the First Book Community… For Free!
Posted In:Focus on First Book, For Educators
June 26, 2020 With more than 475,000 registered members, and growing at an average of 1,000 members each week, First Book is the largest and fastest-growing network of educators in the United States exclusively serving kids in need. As an educator, community/program leader or provider serving kids in… Read More

More Free Books for Teachers
Posted In:Focus on First Book, For Educators
June 16, 2020 As an educator or program leader serving children in need who needs books and supplies, you use the options at your disposal to maximize your students’ learning experience. You’ve just recently signed up with First Book… now what? When funding is available through sponsors and partners, we’ll send an… Read More

Mo-Love for Mo Willems
Posted In:For Educators, Our Bookshelf
May 29, 2020 From heartwarming stories featuring lively, unforgettable characters to virtual events connecting young creators to their wide imagination, all through May, we’ve celebrated everything Author Mo Willems. Educators and parents recognize the genius in Mo’s storytelling — how he introduces social concepts and provides solutions to various situations, all while entertaining… Read More

Combating the Challenges of Distance Learning
Posted In:First Book Community Highlight, For Educators, Impact Stories
May 21, 2020 Being an educator goes beyond the (virtual) classroom. Our First Book community of educators are tirelessly seeking all possible ways to connect with students and their families on a more personal level to combat the challenges of distance learning and help them realize no one is in this alone. Read More

Thank you, Teachers…for Everything!
Posted In:For Educators, Impact Stories
May 8, 2020 
A Special ‘Thank You’ from Author Marissa Meyer
Posted In:Author Voices, For Educators
April 23, 2020 Teachers prepare each and every one of us for the road ahead in life — impacting our lives in a way that goes beyond the classroom. Our friend, Author Marissa Meyer — the brains behind The Lunar Chronicles series, has a message for each and every educator that have motivated… Read More
Educators Continue to Reach Students in Need, Despite School Closures
Posted In:First Book Community Highlight, For Educators
April 10, 2020 From online lessons to virtual field trips, the Covid-19 outbreak has completely changed how educators are reaching their students, especially in low-income communities. The First Book community of educators are at the forefront, providing kids in need and their families access to basic needs and resources through a… Read More