
August 19 – A Convening on Racial Equity in Education
Posted In: Focus on First Book, Our Partners
August 6, 2020
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

Educators are Sounding the Alarm That Their Students’ Mental Health is a Top Concern in Addition to Their Physical Health When School Resumes
Posted In: Press Room
July 30, 2020
New Study by First Book Reveals Crisis for Kids in Need with Barriers to Education on the Rise WASHINGTON, DC – July 29, 2020 – A new study unveiled today by First Book highlights a developing emergency, with an overwhelming majority – 91% of educators… Read More

AU’s Antiracist Research and Policy Center Partners with Pizza Hut, First Book to Host Virtual Event for Educators, “Empowering Educators: A Convening on Racial Equity in Education”
Posted In: Press Room
July 29, 2020
Award-winning YA author Jason Reynolds to join August 19 panel discussion (WASHINGTON, D.C.) July 29, 2020 – As more schools plan to incorporate antiracist teaching and cultural responsiveness in their classrooms, American University’s Antiracist Research and Policy Center is partnering with Pizza Hut and First… Read More

Changing the Game with Books and Reading
Posted In: First Book Community Highlight, For Educators, Impact Stories
July 23, 2020
Theresa Pearson had a great plan to support her students during the COVID-19 pandemic. She ordered more than 1,500 books from First Book thanks to a COVID-19 funding grant opportunity, and the books were shipped to her school, Chester W. Nimitz Elementary in Alabama. Unfortunately, in just a few short… Read More

“I Remember Meeting John Lewis Like It Was This Morning.”
Posted In: Uncategorized
July 20, 2020
This blog post was written by guest blogger, Kyle Zimmer, president, CEO, and co-founder of First Book. Dear First Book Community:Over the course of my life, I have been fortunate enough to meet talented, famous people from time to time. Best-selling authors, musicians, and, as… Read More

Get Free Books with the First Book National Book Bank
Posted In: Focus on First Book
July 9, 2020
Have you heard about the First Book National Book Bank? It’s the part of the First Book Marketplace — where all the books are FREE! You just pay shipping and handling! So, what exactly is the First Book National Book Bank? First Book members can… Read More

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
Posted In: Our Partners, Press Room
July 9, 2020
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

How to Join the First Book Community… For Free!
Posted In: Focus on First Book, For Educators
June 26, 2020
With more than 475,000 registered members, and growing at an average of 1,000 members each week, First Book is the largest and fastest-growing network of educators in the United States exclusively serving kids in need. As an educator, community/program leader or provider serving kids in… Read More

Local Programs Lean on Technology to Provide Access for Families in Need
Posted In: First Book Community Highlight, Impact Stories
June 24, 2020
In Coatesville, Pennsylvania, First Book Member Tamara Acuna and her fellow colleagues at Chester County Intermediate Unit (CCIU) Head Start are looking to find creative ways to reach the kids 650 families they serve primarily in Chester County, which is mostly very wealthy. At CCIU Head Start, their main… Read More

More Free Books for Teachers
Posted In: Focus on First Book, For Educators
June 16, 2020
As an educator or program leader serving children in need who needs books and supplies, you use the options at your disposal to maximize your students’ learning experience. You’ve just recently signed up with First Book… now what? When funding is available through sponsors and partners, we’ll send an… Read More