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During the lazy, hazy days of summer, between the pool, video games and everything in the middle, children risk losing a significant portion of what they learned during the previous school year. While some children have access to resources to curb their summer reading loss, many, unfortunately do not. Without... Read more
Ever wonder what your dog would say to you if it could speak? (Some possible ideas: “Must you always speak in baby-talk to me? That’s insulting.” and “Under no circumstances should I be forced to wear a cardigan.”) Well now you can check out what’s on chatty Martha’s mind with... Read more
One of the great things about working at First Book is how wonderfully supportive our many partners and friends are of the work we do. We regularly hear from authors who say, “How can I support First Book’s efforts?” So regularly, in fact, that we will be rolling out some... Read more
Guest blogger, Laurie Isop, owns a photography business with her husband in Renton, Washington. Laurie is the winner of the 3rd Cheerios New Author Contest for aspiring children’s book authors. Got a story that’s been languishing in your desk drawer? Well if it’s geared to children, you could have a... Read more
I spend a lot of time here at First Book in Washington D.C. talking with our Recipient Groups about how to receive books, but last week I was able to experience the thrill of providing books to the children that need them most first-hand! Early Sunday morning, I packed up... Read more
Summer Reading: 60 titles for 92 days. Having trouble deciding what to read this season? Let the LA Times help you with a selection, made by the Times’ book editors, of forthcoming titles. July Reviews of the Latest Spanish-Language Titles for children. This libraryjournal.com article contains numerous reviews for childrens... Read more
Name: Tonya S. Where is your home town? Edmonton, KY—where there is only 1 stoplight and 1 McDonald’s in the entire county. What do you do at First Book? Work to strengthen and establish new partnership with other nonprofit organizations and secondary stakeholders What book are you currently reading? The... Read more
This Month’s Recipient Group: Pleasant Glade Elementary is a school wide title one program that targets children for their home visitor program. The program funds individuals who work with families nominated by teachers. These families tend to have children in lower grades and are somehow at risk. For instance, a... Read more
Exciting news! First Book has been selected to be one of 50 nonprofits showcased in this year’s Members Project from American Express and TakePart. If First Book can win the most votes in the Education category between now and August 22, we will win $200,000 – enough funding to provide... Read more
Today not only marks the first day of summer, but it’s also Summer Learning Day! Communities across the country are celebrating the importance of summer learning by hosting events that demonstrate the value of keeping the children in your community learning during the summer months. Even if your program... Read more