In Partnership with First Book, the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation Announces a Toy and Book Relief Effort for North Carolina Flood Victims
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November 22, 2016 In partnership with First Book, the Marine Toys for Tots Foundations Announces a Toy and Book Relief Effort for North Carolina Flood Victims Resulting From Hurricane Matthew WASHINGTON, November 22, 2016—The Marine Toys for Tots Program, with support from HASBRO, FIRST BOOK, The Walt Disney Company, Houghton Mifflin… Read More
#ReadUP: A Non-Partisan Call-to-Action for Education and Literacy
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November 1, 2016 First Book and Pearson, the world’s learning company, are encouraging America to #ReadUP as part of their campaign dedicated to raising the importance of literacy in the week leading up to Election Day. The campaign will unlock funds for new books to children in need and promote informed… Read More
Wipro, First Book Bring 6,000 New Books to Local Elementary Schools in Support of City-wide Initiative to Create Brand New Libraries in K-5 Classrooms Serving Kids in Need
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September 27, 2016 Wipro invests in literacy with gift that includes bilingual Spanish/English books SAN FRANCISCO, September 27, 2016 – Two San Francisco elementary schools will celebrate the arrival of 6,000 brand new books next week, including bilingual titles, as part of a donation from Wipro Limited (NYSE: WIT, BSE: 507685,… Read More
Using the Power of Pizza to Transform Lives Through Literacy
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September 16, 2016 What could bring together teachers, community organizations and hungry friends of First Book? Answer: Pizza! First Book is proud to partner with Pizza Hut and excited to take part in their new 10-year campaign, Pizza Hut: The Literacy Project. When friends,… Read More
First Book, Wipro Bring 50,000 New Books to Kids in Need through Year-long Partnership
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September 15, 2016 Partnership kicked off at 2016 Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Annual Legislative Conference, will continue with book distributions across North America WASHINGTON, September 15, 2016 – First Book, a nonprofit social enterprise, and Wipro Ltd. (NYSE:WIT, BSE: 507685, NSE: WIPRO), a leading global information technology, consulting and business process… Read More
First Book, NEA Foundation to Bring Thousands of Diverse Books, Resources for Children in Need
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September 8, 2016 Collaboration includes special edition affordable paperbacks from multicultural publisher Lee & Low Books, and opportunity for first-time author of color to be published WASHINGTON, September 8, 2016 – The NEA Foundation and publisher Lee & Low Books have joined forces with First Book, a nonprofit social enterprise, to… Read More
Active Bodies, Active Minds: Boost Wellness & Learning with Sports Equipment
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August 25, 2016 Experts say that one way to help your kids get a jump on learning is to help them, well, JUMP! Boosting students’ physical activity not only supports health and wellness and makes kids feel better, but it turns out that it can help them learn better, too. That’s why… Read More
First Book, Target Team Up to Bring New Sports Equipment to Further Wellness and Learning for Children in Need
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August 25, 2016 From Soccer Balls to Baseballs, Target Helps First Book Go to Bat to Help Educators Boost Physical Activity for Kids in Need WASHINGTON, August 25, 2016 — As part of its ongoing mission to further educational equity, First Book, a nonprofit social enterprise, is adding sports and fitness… Read More
WWE and First Book Provide Dallas Area Kids with Nearly 50,000 Books
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March 22, 2016 Local Educator “Book Wishes” Granted in Celebration of WrestleMania® DALLAS, March 22, 2016 – Fifty-nine schools and programs in Dallas, Arlington and Fort Worth are receiving nearly 50,000 brand-new books this month thanks to global entertainment company WWE and First Book, a nonprofit social enterprise that provides books,… Read More
Is Your Family Up for the Challenge?
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January 21, 2016 Parents and caretakers play a critical role in kids becoming readers. By enjoying stories together, parents can help children learn to love reading right in their own homes! First Book is always eager to share opportunities that encourage families to read together. And through February 19, 2016, we’ve… Read More