First Book

Many educators face a difficult reality: increasing student needs paired with limited classroom budgets. In this testimonial, educator and First Book member Kyle T. shares how First Book helps bridge that gap by providing access to books and resources that would have otherwise been out of reach for her students. Every gift, every contribution, helps ensure that budget limitations don’t prevent children from accessing the books and resources they need to thrive. 👉 Support First Book’s mission: https://bit.ly/4wTb8lv #FirstBook #Education #NonprofitImpact #CommunityImpact #Donate

Affordability is a critical part of access. Through First Book, educators are able to purchase high-quality books at affordable prices, ensuring more students leave the classroom as confident readers. Stories like Kayla’s are an example of how removing cost barriers can directly impact learning outcomes for students in under-resourced communities. #FirstBook #EducationNonprofit #Impact #Nonprofit #Education

As educators prepare for a new school year, they face the challenge of engaging reluctant readers. For reluctant readers, access to the right book can make all the difference. When students encounter stories that reflect their interests and experiences, they are more likely to stay engaged and build reading confidence. Through First Book, educators can access a variety of high-quality books that help meet students where they are. Read more about how First Book supports reluctant readers and how engaging books are critical for student success: https://bit.ly/4wCRpX1 #FirstBook #BackToSchool #Education #StudentSuccess #Nonprofit

Take a look at the impact we're creating with our partners in the newest edition of Inside Track. #Partnerships #CorporateResponsibility #Nonprofits #Education

We are excited to share the launch of First Book’s new website! Over the past year, we’ve consolidated multiple websites into one unified experience, introduced a single sign-on for members, and improved overall site performance. These changes mean: ✅ Easier access to books and resources for educators ✅Faster and more accessible experiences for educators ✅A platform built to support continued growth As First Book works towards our goal of reaching the 27 million children living in poverty across the United States, our digital infrastructure must scale alongside our mission. This milestone helps ensure that we’re prepared to reach even more educators, more communities, and ultimately, more kids. Take a look at the new experience: https://bit.ly/3Rn4lBa #FirstBook #Education #DigitalTransformation #NonprofitImpact

For the past five years, First Book and the Library of America have worked together to bring important historical books and conversations to classrooms in under-resourced communities. As the U.S. approaches its 250th anniversary, we’re proud to continue this work with The Living Declaration: A Biography of America’s Founding Text—now available to educators through the First Book Marketplace. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3SHUhD5 #FirstBook #LibraryOfAmerica #EducationNonprofit #FourthofJuly

As screen time increases over the summer, many parents and educators wonder how they can ensure that time meaningfully supports learning and curiosity. In partnership with Google Play, First Book is helping answer that question by curating a collection of Teacher Approved apps for children ages 12 and under. This work is grounded in direct input from First Book educators through surveys and focus groups conducted by First Book Research & Insights. Educators shared a clear need for safe, high-quality digital resources to help keep students engaged, especially outside of the classroom. In response, this curated collection and companion guide are designed to help families and educators turn everyday screen time into an opportunity to build literacy skills and support continued learning. 👉 Explore the collection and full guide: https://lnkd.in/dW9eaS3W #DigitalLearning #EdTech #SummerLearning #FirstBook #LearningInnovation

This story is a great example of how creativity can support learning. Through First Book's partnership with the LEGO Group, this librarian made sure every student at one school went home with books and LEGO bricks to keep learning and exploring beyond the classroom. 👉Read more: https://lnkd.in/dUUDv9KD #Partnerships #CorporateResponsibility #Librarians

Ensuring children have books of their own during the summer months is a simple but powerful way to support learning and set students up for success in the fall. Unfortunately, too many children don’t have their own books at home. Some families can’t afford to buy them or don’t live near a public library. First Book is working hard to change this and we need your support. With your gift, kids can grow their love for reading with books they can call their own. 👉 Make your summer gift today: https://lnkd.in/d4bbi8ET #SummerReading #SummerSlide #FirstBook #Education #DonateNow #Donation

For children in under-resourced communities, summer break often means limited access to reading materials, increasing the risk of falling behind. This phenomenon, known as the “summer slide,” can have lasting impacts on student success. At First Book, we work to ensure kids have books of their own to continue learning beyond the classroom, especially in the summer months. With your support, educators and programs can put high-quality books directly into students’ hands, helping them maintain and build critical reading skills all year long. 🔗 Help stop the summer slide: https://lnkd.in/daJ5hbap #FirstBook #SummerReading #NonprofitImpact #LiteracyMatters #GiveBack