Seeing a child coming to school every day and not having what they need… it’s heartbreaking. A lot of the kids didn’t realize what they didn’t have cause they were so used to not having. When I decided to become an educator, I knew that that was one of the… Read More

Stories are what ground us. Stories help us move forward. They help us remember our past and instill in us a hope for our future. With Black History Month around the corner, we here at First Book are highlighting the stories that laud black heroes and honor the legacy… Read More

So many wonderful books were published in 2017! This year we read new titles from some of our favorite authors and lovely debuts from first-time authors. Now, of course, asking us to choose our favorite book is like asking a parent to choose their favorite child – but if… Read More

Looking for holiday book giveaway ideas? First Book recently invited our members to tell us what special activities they’re planning for the kids they serve around the holidays or for the end of 2017. We were blown away by the creativity, generosity, and passion in their responses. Here’s a few… Read More

Natalie Pope Boyce has always been one for the details. She grew up in a military family with her sister, author of the Magic Tree House series, Mary Pope Osborne, and lived abroad at a young age. While learning different languages, Natalie found delight in the… Read More

The Magic Whistle? Before deciding on a tree house, author Mary Pope Osborne considered a whistle, a museum, and an art studio. A note from Kyle Zimmer, president and CEO, First Book: This year, First Book is celebrating our 25th year of providing brand new books and educational resources to educators… Read More

Children’s books are not just for children. As educators and program leaders, children’s and young adult books can be an essential tool to help you learn how to connect with the children you serve. By reading the books that they are interested in, you gain insight into what kids… Read More

We are pleased to announce that the winner of the 2017 Estela & Raúl Mora Award is … Mattawa Elementary School of the Wahluke School District in Mattawa! They put on a fantastic Día celebration this year, and with the help of parents and several community partners spread… Read More

As other parts of the country brace for the impact of upcoming hurricanes, clean up efforts after Hurricane Harvey are just beginning. Team First Book in Matagorda County has made many friends in their communities over the years. One individual described the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey in Wharton, Texas as,… Read More

Betty Metz, Founder and President of Books-A-Go-Go. “I had no idea what I was doing,” says Betty Metz, Founder and President of Books-A-Go-Go. Luckily for kids in Jacksonville, FL and later all over the world, she figured it out. During the past 10 years Betty and Books-A-Go Go have distributed… Read More