Join the Star Wars Reads Adventure

Disney Publishing is collaborating with First Book to provide 500 eligible* educators with a $100 gift certificate to purchase books from the First Book Marketplace, along with the free Star Wars Reads Educator Toolkit.

Unlock a Galaxy of Reading

Launched in 2012, Star Wars Reads is a month-long celebration of reading for all ages. Created by Disney Publishing and Lucasfilm, Star Wars Reads honors the magic of reading through a commitment to inspiring the next generation of storytellers and innovators. In years past, Star Wars Reads activities have included book giveaways, demonstrations by illustrators, and more.

This October, Disney Publishing and Star Wars once again join forces to engage librarians, educators, young readers and teens. The campaign — focused on the power of storytelling and community building for the Lucasfilm Publishing program — includes coloring pages, games, trivia, printable keepsakes, and crafting activities.

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Bring Star Wars Reads to Your Classroom

As part of this year's celebration, Disney Publishing is collaborating with First Book to invite 500 eligible* educators to join the adventure and receive a $100 gift certificate to choose books from the First Book Marketplace, together with the Star Wars Reads Educator Toolkit. All educators can access the free Toolkit, filled with interactive and engaging activities for learners of all ages. In addition, Disney licensee Penguin Random House Children’s Books will donate Star Wars books to First Book, helping bring the joy of reading and storytelling to students in low-income communities nationwide.

Bringing the Magic of Disney Books to Millions of Kids

Since 2000, Disney has supported First Book to inspire children through the magic of storytelling, donating tens of millions of books to children in low-income communities.

As First Book’s largest in-kind donor of books, Disney has empowered more than 600,000 educators in the First Book Network and impacted millions of students across the country. Together with their passionate employee VoluntEARS, Disney is helping spark imaginations and inspiring a lasting love for learning and storytelling through the power of books.

Our Impact

600,000+

Educators Impacted

93+ Million

Books Donated

17.2 Million

Children Reached

$1.1 Billion

In-Kind Donations

Bringing Extra Disney Magic

In addition to donating books, Disney collaborates with First Book to create special experiences for kids, educators, families and communities. Together we have:

•Hosted community book donation events
•Engaged students through activities and events featuring Disney authors
•Provided literacy kits assembled by Disney VoluntEARS and fans
•Helped grow the First Book Network, expanding access to donated books for more educators serving children in need

Thank you to Disney and First Book for making it possible for me to help foster the Magic of Storytelling to as many children as possible. In some cases, the books they take home may be the only thing that they truly own.

Lisa, First Book Educator

Reading, libraries, and volunteering are what really make a difference in our community. A book can change a life, and libraries can be where that change happens. And volunteers, like those at Disney, can be the ones that make it all happen. It is heartwarming to see all of this come together for kids and families.

Anaheim Mayor, Ashleigh Aitken