
Three Ways Early Reading Benefits Infants’ Development
Posted In:For Educators
January 29, 2018 Members of the First Book community of educators work in many settings — schools, libraries, healthcare programs, and more. We all know that early reading is important and access to books for kids is essential. And we know that early intervention is important. The earlier a child is exposed to… Read More

Free Books for Teachers Serving Kids in Need
Posted In:Focus on First Book, For Educators
January 23, 2018 Let’s say you’re an educator or program leader serving children in need who needs to fill your bookshelves and stock your classroom with free books and resources. You’ve just recently signed up with First Book — now what? Book Distributions In Your Area When funding is available through… Read More

5 Brilliant Holiday Book Giveaway Ideas from Educators
Posted In:For Educators
November 30, 2017 Looking for holiday book giveaway ideas? First Book recently invited our members to tell us what special activities they’re planning for the kids they serve around the holidays or for the end of 2017. We were blown away by the creativity, generosity, and passion in their responses. Here’s a few… Read More

First Book and Partners Respond to Hurricane Harvey
Posted In:Focus on First Book, For Educators, Our Partners
September 6, 2017 All of us at First Book are deeply saddened to see the horrendous flooding and devastation caused by Hurricane Harvey. Our hearts are especially with our First Book family: the thousands of Gulf Coast-area educators we serve, their students, and our Team First Book supporters in Matagorda County and… Read More

AFT, First Book, and Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Foundation Partner to Provide Targeted Relief to Educators and Kids Affected by Hurricane Harvey
Posted In:Focus on First Book, For Educators, Our Partners, Press Room
September 6, 2017 Initiative is part of newly-launched ‘Essentials for Kids’ nationwide effort to provide books, supplies, and basic needs items to help alleviate serious public school underfunding WASHINGTON (September 6, 2017)—The American Federation of Teachers, First Book, and the Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Foundation today launched a targeted effort to… Read More

**CONTEST CLOSED** Take the Shopping Cart Challenge!
Posted In:For Educators
August 31, 2017 You could win a First Book Marketplace credit! [Update 9/6/17] This contest has ended & the winner has been notified. ** The answer was $142.73!** THANK YOU to all who participated in our Shopping Cart Challenge. We’ll be hosting more giveaways like this during our 25th Anniversary… Read More

First Book and State of Delaware Coordinate Basic Needs Closets for Students in High-Needs Schools
Posted In:For Educators, Our Partners, Press Room
August 24, 2017 Delaware partners with organizations, hospitals to stock closets in 45 Delaware schools BRIDGEVILLE, Del. (August 24, 2017) – Governor John Carney on Thursday announced an initiative to stock basic needs closets in 45 high-needs Delaware schools. The closets will receive supplies in time for the start of the… Read More

How To Fundraise For Books & Resources With First Book
Posted In:For Educators
August 15, 2017 Fundraising is an essential part of any school or community in order to better support and expand its membership. This will require planning, support, and input from your school/program community. Whether you opt for a bake sale, selling concessions during a school event or something more creative, there are… Read More

How to Fundraise for Books & Resources with First Book: “Invite Local Businesses to Help”
Posted In:For Educators
August 4, 2017 Securing funding is an essential step to getting the education resources you need. Local organizations and businesses can be a great source of support. They are already a part of the community, and are often looking for initiatives that benefit their local customers. Find Local Businesses When looking for… Read More

How to Fundraise for Books & Resources with First Book: "Do the Math"
Posted In:For Educators
July 20, 2017 Showing how you will impact the children you serve is an essential step in securing funding for the education resources you need. Demonstrating the ability to maximize every dollar you receive — and how much you will save by purchasing from First Book — can encourage program leaders and… Read More