First Book is in Jacksonville, Fla. this week, distributing 400,000 brand-new books to programs serving kids in need all over the country. In case you’re wondering what that looks like, here’s a picture: We love books, and we love sending them out, and we love meeting the dedicated teachers and... Read more
Today’s guest blog post is from Sheila Frye (teachingliteracy). Sheila has been in education for over thirteen years serving as a Special Educator, Gifted and Talented Teacher, Reading Teacher, Reading Specialist, and Adjunct Professor of graduate education. A lifelong lover of reading, Sheila is currently a doctorate candidate studying the... Read more
First Book had another exciting week! Here is what happened in our world… Read more
First Book had another exciting week! Here is what happened in our world… Read more
First Book’s National Book Bank team just got home from Pittsburgh, where they boxed, labeled and shipped 400,000 books to kids in need all over the country, from Jacksonville to Santa Monica. Read more
After 25 record-breaking years on the air, “The Oprah Winfrey Show” will be airing its last episode today. There is no question that Oprah Winfrey and her show have helped to inspire and change millions of lives. First Book is particularly inspired by Ms. Winfrey’s love for reading and support... Read more
Two of our favorite children’s book authors, Rick Riordan and James Patterson, will be onstage together for the first time, at Lincoln Center in New York City tomorrow night. The two authors will read from their latest titles (including exclusive first looks) and answer questions from their fans. Al Roker,... Read more
Every year, our friends at The United Way of Tampa Bay puts books in the hands of children who need them most through their Children’s Book Drive. Over the last five years, they’ve raised the funds to provide almost 100,000 new books to children from low-income families. Read more
First Book is deeply grateful to have been part of “Oprah’s Surprise Spectacular” on today’s show – her third-to-last television broadcast. We were overwhelmed when 13,000 people at the United Center stood in tribute to Oprah Winfrey and the power of reading – each holding a brand new children’s book... Read more
As you know, First Book national celebrated its 19th Birthday this week, and we would like to recognize our First Book Advisory Board Anniversaries! Thank you for helping First Book achieve its mission: To provide new books to children in need, addressing one of the most important factors affecting literacy-... Read more