As the U.S. population is becomes more and more diverse, the need to embrace the many cultures in our classrooms is more important than ever. When a student’s learning environment respects their history, values, beliefs, and behaviors, students and their families are better positioned to thrive in school. This calendar… Read More

Guest post by author Laura Geringer Bass. There is a scene in my new middle grade novel, The Girl with More than One Heart, that is based on a real life parent conference I had once with my son’s kindergarten teacher. I called the chapter… Read More

When we here at First Book first read The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas, we knew we had to get this title into the hands of the educators and kids we serve. We knew many young readers would see themselves in Starr, the book’s protagonist, and others would use… Read More

We are pleased to announce that the winner of the 2018 Estela & Raúl Mora Award is … Johnson City Library in Johnson City, Texas! The Johnson City Library in Texas aimed to connect children with books, stories, language, and cultures. The library’s dual celebrations—one in… Read More

Thanks to Vineyard Vines and Simon & Schuster, we’re part of the #WhalesForACause campaign. And it revolves around you! To get involved, all you need to do is pick up your favorite art supplies and start coloring! For every whale that’s colored and posted online,… Read More

Everyone has a story to tell. Often, we need a little encouragement to listen to the voice inside our heads and hearts that tells us, “Be your own!” We are so proud to work with author Laura Geringer Bass to help empower young readers and writers to tell their own… Read More

Every year, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15. We emphasize the celebration of the histories, traditions, and contributions of our Spanish and Latinx ancestors – so that year-round, we can take pride in the diversity of our country, and its resulting strength. It’s a… Read More

As kids and educators start a new year, we have an assignment: We must step up and be part of a child’s success. Kyle Zimmer, CEO & co-founder of First Book The following post first appeared on Medium, September 12, 2018. Authored by… Read More

This contest is closed. The correct amount is $92.74 for the First Book price. The total retail price is $219.02. First Book community educators: you could win a First Book Marketplace credit for your back to school needs! When qualifying educators shop the First Book Marketplace for… Read More

Turning the pages of a book from right to left — or left to right, depending on which language you’re reading — is not an innate skill. It’s something we have to learn. But most of us don’t remember that lesson in school, because when you grow up with… Read More