
How to Add Social and Emotional Learning to Your Classroom
Posted In:For Educators
July 19, 2021 Guest blog post written by Anya Gizis, First Book Development Intern. Anya is currently studying political economics at Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. When you help students develop empathy, set goals, and manage their emotions, you’re boosting their overall academic progress. Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) creates comfort… Read More

The Book Bank and Its Impact
Posted In:For Educators
July 15, 2021 Morgan Bluma is the Marketing and Communications Intern for First Book. She graduated from American University with a double major in Literature and Journalism. First Book’s National Book Bank is a great and affordable option for our Network educators serving kids in need,… Read More

First Book Partners Honored in The Civic 50
Posted In:Our Partners
July 13, 2021 Guest blog post written by Catherine Doyle, First Book Strategic Alliances Intern. Catherine is currently studying English and Educational Studies at Trinity College in Hartford, CT. Each year, Points of Light, the world’s largest organization dedicated to volunteer services, recognizes the 50 most community-minded companies in the nation… Read More

10 Books to Celebrate Friendship and Kindness
Posted In:Our Bookshelf, Our Partners
July 7, 2021 Do you remember how you met your childhood best friend? Not where or when you met them, but how you met them. Did you bond over a favorite crayon or say hi at the swings? Maybe they invited you to their lunch table in the cafeteria? As with any relationship,… Read More

4 Ways You Can Support First Book
Posted In:Our Partners
June 25, 2021 Guest blog post written by Emma Chuck, First Book Development Intern. Emma is is currently studying English and linguistics at Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. When you donate to First Book, your generosity transforms the lives of children in historically underserved communities. With your support, First… Read More

American Federation of Teachers Launches Campaign to “Stamp Out Racism”
Posted In:Our Partners, Press Room
June 17, 2021 Guest post written by the American Federation of Teachers (AFT). Imagine a world without racism. Now gather up some tools and put in the work to get us there. That’s what the AFT is doing with its campaign, Stamping Out Racism and Hate. Launched with partners NAACP and… Read More

First Book Launches Black Kids Matter Campaign
Posted In:Press Room
June 15, 2021 Presenting Sponsor National Grid to Support the Distribution of 10,000 Culturally Relevant Books to Kids in Need in Communities They Serve in Massachusetts, New York, Rhode Island. TD Bank to Distribute an Additional 7,000 Books in Florida, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and South Carolina. June 15, 2021 (Washington) – First Book,… Read More

Books to Inspire Your Student’s Activism
Posted In:Our Bookshelf
June 8, 2021 Guest blog post written by Alpha Diallo, First Book eCommerce Operations Intern Students and young people have a long history of activism in this country, pushing for change to define our future culture. As your students learn concepts such as fairness and democracy, invite them to… Read More

Staff Picks to Make Summer Sweeter
Posted In:Our Bookshelf
May 24, 2021 Curling up with a book in the winter is great, but is there anything better than reading in the sunshine? First Book’s Book Nerds (a.k.a. the Title Selection & Merchandising teams) love tackling their to-be-read shelves during the summer months, so each staff member has selected four books they recommend… Read More

Celebrating Mo and Cher Willems
Posted In:Author Voices
May 21, 2021 Every May, the First Book family celebrates the Month of Mo and all the amazing stories that Mo Willems has brought to our network educators and their students. We celebrate with giveaways, Marketplace credits for teachers to stock their bookshelves, and by rereading our favorite Elephant & Piggie adventures. As… Read More