Movements are born from the stories we share. On the 50th anniversary of Martin Luther King, Jr.’s assassination, we remember his legacy and share stories inspired by his amazing life. We remember the movements that changed the world as we know it, and use these histories to continue to create… Read More

Today is International Women’s Day, and we’d like to celebrate by shining a spotlight on some of the talented women who illustrate books for kids and teens. The tweets you see below are from the #womeninillustration conversation on Twitter, in which picture book lovers, authors,… Read More

March is Women’s History Month – a time of year that emphasizes the celebration of women who overcame obstacles to break new ground, change attitudes, and forge a path for others to follow. Here are five of our favorite books that share the stories of our… Read More

Stories are what ground us. Stories help us move forward. They help us remember our past and instill in us a hope for our future. With Black History Month around the corner, we here at First Book are highlighting the stories that laud black heroes and honor the legacy… Read More

So many wonderful books were published in 2017! This year we read new titles from some of our favorite authors and lovely debuts from first-time authors. Now, of course, asking us to choose our favorite book is like asking a parent to choose their favorite child – but if… Read More

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 the books that they are interested in, you gain insight into what kids… Read More

As students return to start a new school year, a national online conversation has emerged among educators and advocates around the country. Catalyzed by the violence and unrest in Charlottesville, VA, as well as other national events, teachers and organizations are sharing resources for dealing with topics of race,… Read More

The Stories for All section of The First Book Marketplace, created to reflect the diverse population we serve, carries close to 1,500 titles featuring diverse characters with a variety of experiences. We believe that ALL kids deserve access to an abundance of books in which they can see… Read More

Almost everyone has a special story of how they met the one. You know, that one special book that made you fall in love – with not only what you were reading – but with reading, itself. Since our founding in 1992, we have distributed more than 160 million… Read More

March is Women’s History Month. This celebration of half the population became a national observation in February 1980, when President Carter issued a Presidential Proclamation and declared the week of March 8 to be “National Women’s History Week.” Throughout the country, schools celebrated the important contributions women had made in… Read More