
First Book and the Aerospace Industries Association to Bring 20,000 New STEM Books to Kids in Need
Posted In: Press Room
December 9, 2019
First Book and the Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) today announced a two-year partnership that will distribute 20,000 new STEM books to elementary schools across the country. Read More

Give a Million: First Book aims to Raise $1 Million for 1 Million Books
Posted In: Press Room
December 2, 2019

When Holidays Aren’t Happy for Everyone
Posted In: For Educators, Our Partners
November 21, 2019
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

How to Give Back to First Book While You Holiday Shop
Posted In: Focus on First Book, Our Partners
November 19, 2019
As the holiday season approaches, we want to thank several of our partners who are making it easy for you to give back to First Book. Their partnership helps us provide books and educational essentials to kids in need, and helps you donate to First Book. Keep us in mind… Read More

I’m Teary Eyed Thinking About It… Stories of the Power of Giving
Posted In: Impact Stories
November 14, 2019
This post is written by guest blogger, Joyce Victor, First Book Member, Owens Primary School, CA I feel teary eyed thinking about giving new books from First Book to my kids, and I know you feel the same way. Whenever I give new books to the kindergarten students at… Read More

First Book Awards More Than $2.4 Million Across 24 States
Posted In: Press Room
November 14, 2019

How to Give Books to Kids in Need this Holiday
Posted In: Focus on First Book
November 12, 2019
If you’re like us here at First Book, you feel there is no better holiday present for a child than a book. As the holiday season approaches, we want you to know about the many ways you can fill a bookshelf or provide a classroom with much-needed learning resources. Here’s… Read More

First Book Calls on Its Community of Educators to Promote Respect and Empathy
Posted In: Focus on First Book, For Educators
November 7, 2019
A lack of respect and empathy increases the possibility for disputes to occur, challenging a child’s ability to step into the shoes of another person and experience the world through that perspective. At First Book, we recognize educators require support to eliminate educational barriers like these that prevent kids from… Read More

Creative Ways to Use Plush Toys in the Classroom
Posted In: Our Bookshelf
November 5, 2019
Plush toys are more than just cute classroom decorations. They are a wonderful tool for creating a space where kids are excited and motivated to learn. First Book educators are using plush toys creatively in their classrooms to spark enthusiasm and excitement about reading and learning. Pete the cat rides… Read More

I Do, We Do, You Do: Hands-on Math Resources for You and Your Students
Posted In: Focus on First Book
October 22, 2019
If you’re an educator, “I Do, We Do, You Do” may already be a strategy implemented in your classroom. For those who might not be as familiar, this is the basic concept of this teaching strategy: “I Do”: Educator explains the concept and demonstrates the skill.“We Do”: Educator and… Read More