Category Archive: For Educators

Our Favorite ‘Stories for All’ Books

Posted in: For Educators

The Stories for All section of The First Book Marketplace, created to reflect the diverse population we serve, carries close to 1,500 titles featuring diverse characters with a variety of experiences. We believe that ALL kids deserve access to an abundance of books in which they can see themselves, their families, their culture,... Read more

How to Fundraise for Books & Resources with First Book

Posted in: For Educators

The art of fundraising can be complex. That is why First Book is offering a step-by-step guide for teachers, educators, and anyone serving kids in need to receive the funds they need to provide educational resources to the children they serve. The Early Steps  One of the most important things... Read more

Encouraging Reluctant Readers

Posted in: For Educators

For a young kid, reading can seem intimidating. They have reading homework, reading tests, reading quizzes and there are always bigger, harder words out there to learn. Not only that, much of what they’re expected to read might not reflect their experiences or capture their attention. It is easy to... Read more

Your Needs, Your Marketplace

Posted in: For Educators

We continually ask educators what it is they need the most for the children they serve. We recently surveyed members of the First Book community of educators who are working with kids over the summer about what resources they’ll need the most for their summer programs. Here’s what they said:... Read more

Día Means Diversity in Action in 2017

Posted in: For Educators, Inside First Book Canada

Children’s Day, Book Day/El Día de los Niños, Día de los Libros (known as Día) is the annual celebration of bookjoy created by children’s book author Pat Mora. The nationally recognized initiative emphasizes the importance of literacy for all children, from all backgrounds and creatively links them to the gift... Read more

Encouraging Literacy & Leadership with Games

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We recently had the opportunity to speak with Lisa Holton, president of Classroom, Inc. – a nonprofit that develops literacy and leadership skills for middle school students in high-poverty communities. The organization provides support for educators and works to put students in charge of their learning. They create programs, such... Read more