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When Holidays Aren’t Happy for Everyone

This post is written by guest blogger, Maria Collins, vice president of the New York Life Foundation For many, the holiday season can be a wonderful time of year filled with celebrations and family gatherings, time spent reminiscing about all the joy-filled moments that took place over the past year... Read more

teacher holding Mo Willems' Piggie and Elephant book and a piggie plush toy

Creative Ways to Use Plush Toys in the Classroom

Posted in: Our Bookshelf

Plush Toys are much more than cute classroom decorations. They can be powerful tools for creating spaces where kids are excited and motivated to read and learn! The First Book Marketplace is home to a large selection of educational resources available at affordable prices to the members of our Network. We strive... Read more

Smiling young student wearing a backpack with text promoting the Back-to-School Challenge ending August 31, encouraging donations to help educators stock classrooms with essential supplies