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Almost 25% of Canadian households don’t have a single book. Low literacy levels place children at a disadvantage that perpetuates poverty. With your help, we can change this.
A record number of kids are growing up in need.
Public education and programs are deeply underfunded.
Without adequate resources, children can not learn.
The impact of this cycle can be staggering.
First Book Canada transforms the lives of children in need by making brand-new, high-quality books and resources affordable and available to the educators and kids who need them most.
We harness the collective power of educators serving low-income children. Through our award-winning innovative and powerful distribution channels, the First Book Canada Marketplace and Pop Up Book Distributions, we effectively deliver resources to these low-income communities, from books to backpacks. Through our fast-growing network of educators, we identify and respond to unmet needs and ensure the right materials are reaching the right students.
First Book Canada provides innovative programs to distribute millions of brand-new books to children living in low-income communities.
In a poll of the First Book Canada network, 83% report seeing an increased interest in reading after receiving books from First Book Canada.
Read more about our projects and solutions for educational equity.
Part of First Book Canada’s mission is to amplify the voice of educators and provide resources for a changing classroom. First Book Canada provides relief efforts across the country.
Learn More about Disaster Relief
First Book Canada hosts a large-scale annual book distribution providing embers with access to carton quantities of new books for only the cost of shipping.
Learn MoreFirst Book [Canada] does such important work. We are so happy to be able to give families free books that they can keep and own […] and we see the benefits of this in our community and in our schools.— Kailey, Langley Literacy Network | Langley, British Columbia
In a poll of the First Book Canada network, 54% report that children receiving books have increased self-esteem.
In a poll of the First Book network, 88% report resources from First Book helps close the achievement gap for the kids they serve.
Registered First Book Canada members have the opportunity to attend pop-up events. Pop-up events provide access to high-quality and diverse books to members for free!
Learn More about Pop Up Book Distribution
In collaboration with the First Book Canada Network, First Book Canada hosts physical and virtual events where youth meet an author or illustrator to encourage the love of reading. Books are given to each participating youth.
Learn More about Reading Celebrations