Category Archive: Press Room

Hartford Foundation and First Book Award $1 Million in Grants to Six Connecticut School Districts for Computers and Home Internet Access, Funded by The LEGO Group and The LEGO Foundation

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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

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Disney to Celebrate Donation of 75 Millionth Book to First Book During Eighth Annual Magic of Storytelling Campaign

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Stars to Inspire the Next Generation Through Stories Kenneth Branagh to Narrate PSA Presented Across Disney’s Platforms The eighth annual Magic of Storytelling campaign kicked off yesterday, during which Disney will celebrate its 75 millionth book donation to First Book, a nonprofit that provides new, free and affordable books to educators and organizations serving children in need. The Magic of Storytelling campaign aims to inspire families’ imaginations, cultivate a lifelong love of... Read more

Image of a young girl, smiling at the camera. There is text on the left side of the image, against a blue background, that says, "Matching Challenge: Be a Champion for Educators! Every day, dedicated teachers pour their hearts into classrooms with too few resources to help eager minds learn. Your gift by May 31 will be DOUBLED to bring joy through new books that ignite imagination and transform young lives. Will you be their champion today?" Beneath the image is a red button that says, "I'll give now".