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Serve kids in need? Learn about free First Book membership and eligibility
New to First Book?
Join us to connect with thousands of fellow educators and access exciting educational events and resources for you and your students.
Every Child Deserves the Tools to Learn
Millions of children in low-income communities face barriers to a quality education. At First Book, we believe every child deserves access to the resources that help them learn and thrive.
Create your free account to access books, resources, and educator support.
We've built a powerful network—600,000 educators and youth-serving professionals strong—dedicated to supporting children in need. It is the largest community of its kind and growing!
Free and deeply discounted books and educational tools
Educational resources tailored specifically to communities in-need
Connect with educators and youth-serving professionals across the country
Exclusive student-facing and professional development events and learning opportunities
Everything is free or low cost, so you can focus on what matters most: our young people.
You're eligible for a free First Book membership if you work or volunteer in a setting where at least 70% of the children you serve come from low-income families.
If the majority of the children you serve are not from low-income communities, you can still access select resources and events through a free guest account.
All accounts are completely free!
Examples of eligible roles and settings include:
PreK–12 educators at Title I or high-need schools
Staff and directors of nonprofit programs serving children
Educators at licensed childcare centers
Youth-serving professionals at qualifying organizations
Librarians at schools or community organizations
Out-of-school time program coordinators
Not sure if you qualify? You can still create a free Guest account to explore the Marketplace and Community Platform
Member
Free with verification
Guest
Free, no verification
First Book Marketplace
New, relevant, low-cost books
Free, new books in bulk
Free & low-cost classroom supplies
First Book Accelerator - educational resources tailored for students in need
Special discounts and giveaways
Research opportunities to share insights & learn from peers
First Book Community Platform
Live events for students and educators, including bestselling author talks and training opportunities
Peer exchange with a community of educators
Limited access
Tailor-made resources and learning tools from First Book
Access to best-in-class curated resources and learning tools from First Book partners
Event library on demand
Complete this brief form to get started. You'll be able to verify eligibility for full membership after signing in.
Check your inbox and click the confirmation link to activate your account.
Access the Marketplace and the Community Platform to explore books, resources, and events available to you.
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