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KPMG, Little Free Library, and First Book Partner to Expand Access to Books

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During National Literacy Month, KPMG Friends & Family for Literacy (KFFL) will install new Little Free Libraries benefiting Boys & Girls Clubs NEW YORK, Sept. 21, 2026 – KPMG US, First Book, and the Little Free Library® nonprofit organization are collaborating to bring over 5,000 books to communities with 25 new Little...

Dr. Seuss Enterprises and National Nonprofit First Book Kick Off the School Year with Thousands of Books and Essential Resources for Students Nationwide

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WASHINGTON, Aug. 27, 2026 – To celebrate students going back to school for the 2026-2027 school year, Dr. Seuss Enterprises and the national nonprofit First Book are gifting 50 classrooms in 50 states backpacks filled with books and supplies. The backpacks will include the brand-new Dr. Seuss title “Sing the 50 United...

General Motors, First Book, and DPSCD Foundation Partner to Deliver 43,000 Books to Detroit Students

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The nearly $500,000 investment will place books in 77 DPSCD schools and support literacy, STEM enrichment, and summer learning for thousands of Detroit students FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DETROIT, MI (May 26, 2026) — It’s a gift that will keep on giving for generations to come. 43,000 books will soon be delivered to 77 DPSC...

First Book and Blue Star Families to Distribute 35,000 Free Books During Big Book Giveaway on April 11 at National University in San Diego

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The STEAM Book Family Festival is free and open to teachers from Title I schools and the families they serve, and to military families . FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WASHINGTON (April 6) – The national nonprofit First Book and Blue Star Families are inviting military families, teachers from San Diego-area Title I schools and...

Talk About a Book Club: New Partnership Between First Book and Little Free Library Will Expand Access to New Books and Boost Book Joy in Under-Resourced Neighborhoods Nationwide

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Announcement at the national Public Library Association conference celebrates the role of libraries big and small to create community. Pictured (from left to right) Talia Miracle, Program Manager for Indigenous and Impact Library Programs; Kelly Griffin, First Book VP of Nonprofit Partnerships; LaTreena Fegely, Program...

First Book Expands Support for Public Libraries Serving Under-Resourced Communities

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Nonprofit offers deep discounts on new books and free educational resources to help eligible libraries strengthen community outreach programming . FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WASHINGTON (March 31) – First Book, a national nonprofit dedicated to increasing access to quality education, is expanding its outreach to public libra...

First Book and The Moth Launch National Storytelling Partnership for Children and Educators in Low-Income Communities

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The W.K. Kellogg Foundation supports educational programming with $250,000 grant . FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WASHINGTON (Feb. 12) – First Book , a national nonprofit that expands educational opportunities for children in under-resourced communities, and The Moth , a global leader in the art and craft of personal storytelli...

First Book Selected as a Beneficiary of The 2025 New York Times Communities Fund Holiday Giving Campaign

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Through this year’s campaign, The New York Times invites readers to support the power of education; beloved author Mary Pope Osborne kicks off donations to First Book with a $50,000 matching grant FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NEW YORK (Nov. 25) – For the sixth consecutive year, the national nonprofit First Book has been selec...

First Book and Penguin Random House Celebrate 42 Million Children’s Books Distributed Together Through 25-Year Partnership

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Nov. 17 celebrations include a virtual reading with bestselling author Mary Pope Osborne, and panel discussion with educators on overcoming the decline in reading for pleasure FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 — Leading global trade publisher Penguin Random House and First Book, the national nonprofit that expa...

KPMG, Little Free Library, and First Book Partner to Expand Access to Books

First Book and One Word at a Time Partner to Launch “Story Showdown,” a New Online Game Show, Developed with Kwame Alexander

Dr. Seuss Enterprises and National Nonprofit First Book Kick Off the School Year with Thousands of Books and Essential Resources for Students Nationwide

General Motors, First Book, and DPSCD Foundation Partner to Deliver 43,000 Books to Detroit Students

First Book and Blue Star Families to Distribute 35,000 Free Books During Big Book Giveaway on April 11 at National University in San Diego

Talk About a Book Club: New Partnership Between First Book and Little Free Library Will Expand Access to New Books and Boost Book Joy in Under-Resourced Neighborhoods Nationwide

First Book Expands Support for Public Libraries Serving Under-Resourced Communities

First Book and The Moth Launch National Storytelling Partnership for Children and Educators in Low-Income Communities

First Book Selected as a Beneficiary of The 2025 New York Times Communities Fund Holiday Giving Campaign

First Book and Penguin Random House Celebrate 42 Million Children’s Books Distributed Together Through 25-Year Partnership