
12 Children’s Books to Celebrate National Poetry Month
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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. Read More

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

Educator-approved Best New Books of 2018
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December 12, 2018 We here at First Book have a confession to make: Trying to make a Top 10 New Books of the Year list is the worst. There are just too many brilliant books. We have an entire section on the First Book Marketplace curated to include our favorite new books of the year,… Read More

7 Children’s Books That Inspire Gratitude & Thankfulness
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November 20, 2018 Gratitude is a concept that is often hard to grasp – for kids and adults alike! The holiday season is a great time to explore with kids what it means to be thankful and the importance of giving. Here are a few children’s books we recommend that will help facilitate… Read More

4 Kids’ Books that Inspire Civic Engagement and Voting
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November 6, 2018 It’s up to us all to show kids that in a democracy, citizens can use their voices to make a difference in our communities. Here are a few stories to share with kids to inspire them to get involved with their communities and (when they’re old enough) to vote!… Read More

11 Books to Read If You Loved ‘The Hate U Give’
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October 9, 2018 When we here at First Book first read The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas, we knew we had to get this title into the hands of the educators and kids we serve. We knew many young readers would see themselves in Starr, the book’s… Read More

Children’s Book Recommendations for the Dog Days of Summer
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July 26, 2018 It’s the Dog Days of Summer, and the weather’s too hot even for our pets to enjoy time outside! So, we’re staying indoors with our furry friends and their favorite books. We asked the First Book community & staff to show us what their favorite furry companions are… Read More

Great Children’s Books for Adults
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May 17, 2018 Authored by Caitlyn Maltese on October 12, 2017. Updated on May 17, 2018. Children’s books are not just for children. As educators and program leaders, children’s and young adult books can be an essential tool to help you learn how to connect with the children you serve. By reading… Read More

Book List: Books to Celebrate Asian-American Pacific Islander Heritage Month
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April 24, 2018 May is Asian-American Pacific Islander Heritage Month – a time to celebrate the rich culture and history of Asian-Americans and Pacific Islanders. Here at First Book, we celebrate this time the way we celebrate most things – with stories! We often cite Rudine Sims Bishop’s essay that states that literature… Read More