Author Archive: Gavin McGuire

Celebrate Latino Culture … with Free Books!

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For children to become strong readers, they need books in their hands that they care about – brand-new, quality books they are excited to read. And we hear all the time from educators in Latino communities across the country who tell us that they need books that resonate with the... Read more

First Book and Glassybaby Unite for a Night of Fundraising

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First Book volunteers in Seattle, teamed up with Glassybaby for a night of giving to raise money for new books for kids who need them in the Seattle – King County area.  Since 1998, Glassybaby has donated over 1.5 million dollars to Seattle based charities and First Book.  First Book... Read more

In a Haitian School: Only 50 Books for 250 Students

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Four years ago this week, a magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck the Caribbean nation of Haiti. The tragedy left 1.5 million citizens displaced from their homes, hundreds of thousands dead and devastated an already depressed economy. Today, Haiti remains the poorest country in the Americas. And while much has been done... Read more

Best-Sellers From the First Book Gift Catalog

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The feeling you get when you help a child in need isn’t something that can be wrapped in a box or tied with a bow. Experience the magic and honor the loved ones in your life with these top-sellers from the First Book Gift Catalog. 1) Beloved picture books that... Read more

Hunger ‘For Books’ Games

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The creative minds in Memphis took advantage of one of the most teen popular book collections to create a fundraising event so good we had to share it!             First Book volunteers in Memphis recently held a fundraiser at the Autozone Challenge Center, located within the Salvation Army Kroc Center,... Read more