
Celebrating reading at Major Ballachey School with Indigo Love of Reading Foundation
Posted In: Our Partners
June 20, 2018
For the last six years, First Book Canada has partnered with the Indigo Love of Reading Foundation to donate 1,500 new books each to high needs schools across Canada that are runners-up in the Indigo Love of Reading Literacy Grant. This year, we reached 30 high needs schools country-wide: a… Read More

First Book Canada Awarded Sustainable Development Goal Recognition From United Nations Association
Posted In: Focus on First Book Canada
May 28, 2018
TORONTO, Ontario (May 28, 2018) – First Book Canada received the United Nations Association’s Sustainable Development Goal Recognition Award earlier this month for its outstanding work to increase equal access to quality education for children in need, furthering Goal 4 of the 17 Global Goals for Sustainable Development. The United… Read More

Grand Chief to Share Celebrated Novel ‘Indian Horse’ at Literacy Fundraiser
Posted In: Focus on First Book Canada
April 26, 2018
This press release first appeared on Nishnawbe Aski Nation, April 25, 2018. GRAND CHIEF TO SHARE CELEBRATED NOVEL ‘INDIAN HORSE’ AT LITERACY FUNDRAISER THUNDER BAY, ON (April 25, 2018): Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler will read from the acclaimed novel Indian Horse as one of six readers at this year’s… Read More

New pop-up bookshop for children knocking down barriers to reading
Posted In: Focus on First Book Canada
April 25, 2018
This post first appeared on CBC New Brunswick, April 17, 2018. A national non-profit that works with publishers to donate books for kids is setting up shop in Saint John A Kennebecasis Valley High School student helps prepare for the pop-up bookshop in Saint John, which opened Tuesday. (Brian… Read More

First Book and Partners Respond to Hurricane Harvey
Posted In: Inside First Book Canada
September 6, 2017
All of us at First Book are deeply saddened to see the horrendous flooding and devastation caused by Hurricane Harvey. Our hearts are especially with our First Book family: the thousands of Gulf Coast-area educators we serve, their students, and our Team First Book supporters in Matagorda County and… Read More

**CONTEST CLOSED** Take the Shopping Cart Challenge!
Posted In: Inside First Book Canada
August 31, 2017
You could win a First Book Marketplace credit! [Update 9/6/17] This contest has ended & the winner has been notified. ** The answer was $142.73!** THANK YOU to all who participated in our Shopping Cart Challenge. We’ll be hosting more giveaways like this during our 25th Anniversary… Read More

Book Recommendations for K-12 in the Wake of Charlottesville
Posted In: For Educators
August 24, 2017
As students return to start a new school year, a national online conversation has emerged among educators and advocates around the country. Catalyzed by the violence and unrest in Charlottesville, VA, as well as other national events, teachers and organizations are sharing resources for dealing with topics of race,… Read More
First Book Response to Charlottesville
Posted In: Inside First Book Canada
August 18, 2017
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

How To Fundraise For Books & Resources With First Book: "The Main Event"
Posted In: For Educators
August 15, 2017
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

Seeding Book Deserts with Diverse Books
Posted In: Impact Stories
August 10, 2017
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