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Kroger Foundation, Freestore Foodbank, and First Book Launch Literacy Grants for Summer Meal Sites to Support Academic Growth and Healthy Development

Posted in: Press Room

Pilot program boosts summer reading alongside foodbanks in Ohio communities CINCINNATI, July 18, 2024 – First Book is thrilled to announce the launch of Cincinnati Summer Reading Pilot in collaboration with The Kroger Foundation and Freestore Foodbank. The pilot program is bolstering literacy at local foodbanks in the...

From Bus to Bookshelf: How the Free Book Bus and Johnson Elementary Nurture Young Readers

Posted in: Impact Stories, For Educators, First Book Communit Highlight

At First Book, we believe in the transformative power of stories, and are inspired by those who bring books to the hands of children who need them most. Two such inspiring examples are Sharon, the visionary behind The Free Book Bus, and the dedicated educators at Johnson Elementary. The Free Book Bus: Sharon's Journey...

AFT Gives Away 10 Million Books to Help Create a Generation of Joyful, Confident Readers

Posted in: Press Room

Pathbreaking Partnership with First Book Celebrates over a Decade of Putting Books Directly into the Hands of Kids and Families Who Need Them, Sparking Joy, Inspiring Hope and Building Community WASHINGTON (May 11, 2024)—Today, in five synchronized events across the country, the AFT celebrated the unprecedented milesto...

Diverse Books for All Coalition Giving Access to 145,000 Diverse Books Nationwide

Posted in: Press Room

National consortium aggregates buying power to bolster representation and access to diverse titles for young children WASHINGTON, DC (May 7, 2024) - As educators, students, and families begin to celebrate Children’s Book Week (May 6-12), the Diverse Books for All Coalition is thrilled to announce the purchase and avail...

Celebrating Young Changemakers: Meet the Winners of the Time for Change Youth Challenge!

Posted in: Impact Stories, Our Partners

First Book, alongside our friends at Ashoka, are excited to announce the winners of the Time for Change Youth Challenge ! These young innovators from all corners of the U.S. are being awarded $1,000 grants to bring their inspiring ideas to life and make a positive impact in their schools and communities. The Time for C...

First Book and Ashoka Announce 15 Youth Challenge Winners in Time for Change Nationwide Initiative

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$1,000 grants spotlight student action to implement community-based solutions and embrace changemaking Washington, D.C. (March 28, 2024) – Today, First Book and Ashoka, leading organizations in educational equity and social entrepreneurship, have announced the 15 grand prize winners of the Time for Change Youth Challen...

First Book Named to The New York Times Communities Fund

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The New York Times Communities Fund continues the legacy of “The Neediest Cases Fund” by supporting local, national and global nonprofits that provide direct support to under-resourced and over-burdened people NEW YORK (Nov. 14, 2023) -- Today, The New York Times Communities Fund announced that First Book will be featu...

First Book, General Motors, and Blue Star Families partner to distribute 35,000 STEM books to military families and local educators

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National organizations spurring interest in STEM careers among communities historically underrepresented in STEM fields WASHINGTON, D.C. (November 9, 2023) – On November 11, in partnership with Blue Star Families, First Book and General Motors are hosting a Veteran’s Day STEM Book Family Festival to distribute 35,000 d...

National Nonprofit Driving Educational Equity with Virtual WGT by Topgolf Tournament

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First Book launches inaugural charity event to bolster educational resources in Title I Schools WASHINGTON, Oct. 13, 2023 — In partnership with Topgolf and World Golf Tour (WGT), First Book is launching the inaugural First Book Open virtual golf tournament. The interactive, online charity event offers a fun, innovative...

New First Book Study Tackles National Issue of Banned Books

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More than 1,500 educators report on book bans and the damaging impact they are having on teacher morale and student learning WASHINGTON, D.C. (October 3, 2023) – In a new study released by First Book Research & Insights , educators report that the national conversation around book challenges and bans is negatively impa...

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Kroger Foundation, Freestore Foodbank, and First Book Launch Literacy Grants for Summer Meal Sites to Support Academic Growth and Healthy Development

From Bus to Bookshelf: How the Free Book Bus and Johnson Elementary Nurture Young Readers

AFT Gives Away 10 Million Books to Help Create a Generation of Joyful, Confident Readers

Diverse Books for All Coalition Giving Access to 145,000 Diverse Books Nationwide

Celebrating Young Changemakers: Meet the Winners of the Time for Change Youth Challenge!

First Book and Ashoka Announce 15 Youth Challenge Winners in Time for Change Nationwide Initiative

First Book Named to The New York Times Communities Fund

First Book, General Motors, and Blue Star Families partner to distribute 35,000 STEM books to military families and local educators

National Nonprofit Driving Educational Equity with Virtual WGT by Topgolf Tournament

New First Book Study Tackles National Issue of Banned Books