Category Archive: Our Bookshelf

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

12 Children’s Books to Celebrate National Poetry Month

Posted In:Our Bookshelf
April 2, 2019
It’s April! That means it’s not just springtime—it’s the month we celebrate all things rhythm, verse, and rhyme. It’s National Poetry Month! From clever poetry favorites and nursery rhymes to craftily created illustrations and novels in verse, we have poetry for all ages to inspire even the most reluctant future-poets. We’ve… Read More

9 Children’s Books to Read for Women’s History Month

Posted In:Our Bookshelf
March 12, 2019
So many incredible women have dedicated their lives to becoming trailblazers for other women and girls around the world. Our Women’s History Section is full of extraordinary true stories about both historic and contemporary heroes who have paved the way in education, the arts, athletics, human rights, and countless other spheres. Read More

Find Award-Winning Books on the First Book Marketplace

Posted In:Our Bookshelf
January 29, 2019
On Monday, January 29, 2019, the American Library Association (ALA) announced the top books, video, and audiobooks for children and young adults at the 2019 Youth Media Awards. Gathering together to watch the ALA Youth Media Award presented live has become a beloved tradition for our staff. Read More