Category Archive: Our Bookshelf

First Book Staff Recommends: Books That Changed Us for the Better

Posted In:Our Bookshelf
September 24, 2019
Every month, First Book's team of children's & young adult literature experts on staff (or as they like to call themselves, THE BOOK NERDS) choose their favorite titles from the Marketplace. September's theme is Books that Changed Us for the Better. Read More

How Educators Use “All Are Welcome” in the Classroom

Posted In:For Educators, Our Bookshelf
September 12, 2019
From arts and craft projects that inspire students to own their uniqueness to conversations of diversity and inclusion, several educators have used All Are Welcome to create opportunities for students to celebrate inclusivity within their community. Read More

First Book STEM Book List

Posted In:Our Bookshelf
July 30, 2019
Children are riddled with curiosity from a young age. Science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) spark an interest that create a lasting effect and inspire them to dive further into a lifetime of discovery. Here are a few of our favorite books – ranging from board books to young… Read More

Brave Journeys: Beyond Accents and Silences

Posted In:Our Bookshelf, Our Partners
June 13, 2019
Today’s blog is a guest post, by Natalia Chamorro, Stony Brook University PhD candidate in Hispanic Languages and Literature and a Regional Economic Development Council/New York State Council on the Arts Fellow for Herstory Writers Workshop, the… Read More

First Book Staff Picks 10 Summer Reads

Posted In:Our Bookshelf
June 6, 2019
Whether you’re sending books home or planning lessons for the summer months, our Staff Picks for Summer Reading are the top titles we recommend to keep kids of all ages turning the pages all summer long!… Read More

First Book Title Raves

Posted In:Focus on First Book, Our Bookshelf
May 30, 2019
Books are instrumental in helping children see themselves in the world they live. By providing access to a rich diversity of titles, educators can shed light on challenges specific to children in need and inspire an unending love of reading. With this outlook, First Book has released its inaugural… Read More

Shout Mouse Press: There’s a Story Behind Every Book

Posted In:Our Bookshelf, Our Partners
May 23, 2019
Today’s blog is a guest post written by Lana Wong, Community Impact & Partnerships Director at Shout Mouse Press If children don’t read about people who look like them … they feel invisible. I feel this is an opportunity for them to see that they’re visible and their voice… Read More

10 Books for Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

Posted In:Our Bookshelf
May 16, 2019
Every May is Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month. This month we are all invited to celebrate the culture, traditions, and history of Asian and Pacific Islander Americans who have contributed to the rich diversity of the United States. Encourage young readers to connect with Asian culture with these… Read More