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There is no denying, life as we knew it prior to March of this year has been a challenge in so many ways. We have all had to maneuver our way through and attempt to keep our heads up high and make the best of it. Kudos to all of our... Read more
The following is a guest blog post written by our partner Books for Keeps. Books are a torch during times of darkness and human searching. In March of this year, as the skies over our world seemed to turn black, and we all wondered what would happen next, Books for... Read more
Books unlock new worlds for readers of all ages – and for some students in the Oakland, California area, those new worlds are MATHICAL! That’s because, thanks to support from the Mathematical Sciences Research Institute (MSRI), 93 educators in the First Book Network from California’s Alameda County received credits to... Read more
This school year looks different than any other and that can be stressful and worrisome for both educators and students alike. Educators of kids in need are facing their greatest challenge yet as the pandemic worsens existing barriers to education. Earlier this year, we distributed a First Book Research &... Read more
Kids learn better when they feel seen and supported in the classroom. At First Book, our primary focus is to ensure all kids feel welcome by giving them new and exciting ways to think about their talents, interests, and future careers. That’s one of the reasons why we have created... Read more
First Book regularly works with programs that support the military and their families – and this spring, we launched additional outreach to support veterans. With the COVID-19 restrictions, veterans receiving care in VA hospitals and facilities across the country are experiencing extended stays and limited social interaction opportunities. To help... Read more
In communities, neighborhoods, towns and regions across our country, we are on a critical journey: to better understand and undo systemic racism. To support this journey, First Book, Pizza Hut and the American University’s Antiracist Research and Policy Center are launching an unprecedented partnership to empower educators – and the children... Read more
The initiative enables remote learning for nearly 3,000 students in need July 9, 2020 (WASHINGTON) – Six school districts in Connecticut will begin the school year with new Chromebooks and home Internet connectivity, enabling distance learning for the first time for nearly 3,000 students from underserved communities. The $1 million... Read more
Through our partnership with the Ralph Lauren Corporation, First Book has been able to create more opportunities for underserved students to share the love of literacy! Our partners at the Ralph Lauren Corporation recognize the inspiring power of providing books to the kids who need them most. Through The Literacy... Read more
This blog post was written by guest blogger Erika Duncan, Founder and Director of Herstory Writers Workshop. There is magic in reading a book or listening to a story in a group setting. You don’t have to say whether the same thing once happened to you. If you are in a... Read more
