
Press Releases
Wipro, First Book Bring New Books to Seattle Area Kids in Need
Partnership focused on promoting power of reading Seattle, USA, August 22, 2017 — Five thousand books are being donated to students in the Seattle area as a result of a partnership between Wipro Limited (NYSE: WIT, BSE: 507685, NSE: WIPRO), a leading global information technology, consulting and business… Read More

Press Releases
Citing Charlottesville Unrest and its Harmful Effect on Children, First Book Provides Resources for Educators Serving Kids in Need
New books to be donated to Charlottesville classrooms and programs The following is a statement by Kyle Zimmer, President, CEO, and Co-founder, First Book: WASHINGTON, August 18, 2017—Our nation is reeling from the unrest in Charlottesville and the hateful rhetoric that is reverberating across the country. These groups… Read More
Inside First Book Canada
First Book Response to Charlottesville
The following is a statement by Kyle Zimmer, President, CEO and Co-founder, First Book: Our nation is reeling from the unrest in Charlottesville and the hateful rhetoric that is reverberating across the country. These groups and their acts of bigotry, racism, anti-Semitism, sexism, Islamophobia, transphobia, and homophobia are repulsive and counter… Read More

For Educators
How To Fundraise For Books & Resources With First Book: "The Main Event"
CME Group Schieffer, Sheen, & Spacey Photos Meet & Greet This will require planning, support, and input from your school/program community. Whether you opt for a bake sale, selling concessions during a school event or something more creative, there are plenty of options to generate funds to purchase the resources you… Read More

Impact Stories
Seeding Book Deserts with Diverse Books
It is the mission of Project LIT Community to not only bring diverse books to areas low in resources, but to celebrate diverse books in schools and communities everywhere. “In East Nashville, it’s more likely that you’ll find a fast food restaurant, or a used tire store, or a… Read More

For Educators
How to Fundraise for Books & Resources with First Book: “Invite Local Businesses to Help”
Securing funding is an essential step to getting the education resources you need. Local organizations and businesses can be a great source of support. They are already a part of the community, and are often looking for initiatives that benefit their local customers. Find Local Businesses When looking for… Read More

Press Releases
Wipro, First Book Bring New Books to Mountain View and East Palo Alto Area Kids in Need
Partnership focused on promoting power of reading Mountain View and East Palo Alto, USA, August 03, 2017 — Five thousand books are being donated to students in the Mountain View and East Palo Alto area throughout August as a result of a partnership between Wipro Limited (NYSE: WIT,… Read More

Impact Stories
Books for Kids and Hope for a Community
A group of weekend H.O.P.E volunteers. This group helped bring delicious, nutritious food to kids at risk for hunger. In Forsyth County, North Carolina, H.O.P.E. (Help Our People Eat) of Winston-Salem knows there are people in the community who care about kids. H.O.P.E.’s mission is to use community-wide volunteer… Read More
Press Releases
First Book Makes Investment in Mobile Devices, Dramatically Expanding Access to Affordable Digital Resources for Kids in Need
Addition of specially sourced, affordable First Book-branded tablets addresses need for item most requested by teachers in low-income communities to meet their educational goals WASHINGTON, July 26, 2017 — First Book, the nonprofit social enterprise founded to address educational inequity, today announced it will add 3,000 brand new,… Read More

For Educators
How to Fundraise for Books & Resources with First Book: "Do the Math"
Showing how you will impact the children you serve is an essential step in securing funding for the education resources you need. Demonstrating the ability to maximize every dollar you receive — and how much you will save by purchasing from First Book — can encourage program leaders and… Read More