
Sneak Peek: Resources For Social & Emotional Development
Posted In:For Educators
August 18, 2016 Books are not only a great resource for developing reading skills, they are also a fantastic way to help kids develop healthy feelings and relationships. In the coming weeks, the First Book Marketplace will feature a collection of hand-picked books that address key aspects of social and… Read More

Monthly Book List: Our Five Favorite Books for August
Posted In:For Educators
August 16, 2016 Our favorite books this August are sure to capture imaginations with beautiful illustrations, unconventional characters, and fascinating true stories. Read on to see the titles that hooked our book experts this month! For Pre-K –K (Ages 3-6) Who’s That?: Arctic Animals (Board Book) by Tad Carpenter… Read More

Sit, Stay, Read: Kids & Canines Learning Literacy Skills Together
Posted In:Impact Stories
August 12, 2016 The canine volunteers at SitStayRead visit classrooms in some of Chicago’s most troubled neighborhoods. The elementary school students they meet often juggle more responsibilities than most kids their age, so learning to read can seem like an extra chore. If you feel stressed about reading, like some of our… Read More

Chromebooks Are Here!
Posted In:For Educators, Inside First Book Canada
August 10, 2016 It has always been First Book’s mission to provide access to new books for children in need. When children today grow up they will depend not only on their reading skills, but also their skills with technology. That is why First Book is proud to offer new Chromebooks on its… Read More

Educators and Families: A Powerful Partnership
Posted In:For Educators
August 5, 2016 Looking for ways to get families more involved with your classroom or program? Or for resources to send home with them? The First Book Marketplace is the place to go! Visit us for great family read alouds, resource collections for kids ages 0-12 and tips to… Read More

Welcome Back to School
Posted In:For Educators
August 3, 2016 There are still a few weeks of summer left, but now is the time to find everything you need to build an enriching environment for the kids in your school, class or program. First Book’s Back to School Hub is your source for great books and resources… Read More

One Campaign. A Lasting Culture of Reading.
Posted In:Impact Stories
August 2, 2016 Six years ago, Sue Resnick and Liz Frankel started the Cottage Kids Read program at the Pleasantville Cottage School. While volunteering at the school they noticed something that struck them. There weren’t any books to read for pleasure in the cottages where the students lived. Located in Pleasantville, NY,… Read More

Take Your Imagination On Vacation
Posted In:For Educators
July 28, 2016 Children don’t need planes, trains and automobiles to be transported to different countries, different worlds or even different points of view. All it takes is an engaged imagination and the right resources and they can explore the far-off corners of their active and growing minds. First Book offers books… Read More

Cathy Was My Best Friend. Here’s How I Honored Her.
Posted In:Impact Stories
July 21, 2016 Judy Willner is an educator and writing skills teacher for elementary school students in Philadelphia. When she lost her closest friend Cathy earlier this year, Judy decided the best way to honor her would be to set up a First Book campaign. She wanted to celebrate their shared love… Read More

How to Campaign Like a #FirstBookChampion
Posted In:For Educators
July 19, 2016 Being a First Book Champion is all about spreading the joy of reading to kids in need. Starting a campaign is the first step to becoming a champion. The next step is brainstorming – thinking of all the clever ways you can get donors invested in your cause. Lucky… Read More