Tomorrow I am leaving my job here at First Book, as well as my wonderful Advisory Board volunteers in the states of WA, ND, SD, GA and KY, to pursue a teaching career. Since I started working at First Book a few months before the blog was born, I thought I would take a moment to look back at some of my favorite posts.
My first trip with First Book took me to Idaho where I had the opportunity to help with a First Book National Book Bank distribution and host a volunteer training session with staff member Elizabeth Matthews who would eventually help create First Book University. Read all about the trip here.
Book Expo America came to DC in 2006, which meant our entire staff had the opportunity to take part in the festivities! One crafty staff member set up a time lapse video camera over our booth, which I think captures the events’ bustle perfectly!
In September 2006, I had the pleasure of visiting the incredibly friendly and hospitable people of North Dakota… where we still do NOT have an Advisory Board… but that doesn’t mean I don’t have hope that a few spectacular volunteers will step up. You can read all about my time in North Dakota to discover why it’s certainly more than just a “flyover state”.
This next one has a photo that I find really captures the whimsy of First Book’s staff members. President Kyle Zimmer’s face is priceless in this photo!
Finally, the end of First Book’s “What Book Got YOU Hooked?” campaign meant that we got to see the top fifty favorite titles from people all around the nation and even the world! My favorite, A Wrinkle In Time, took 25th place! Not too shabby! Read about it here in case you missed it.
I have many more favorites, but I think I’ll stop at five. Thank you all so much for taking this trip down memory lane with me via the First Book Blog! My two years at First Book have been magical, but as I leave I look forward to continuing my support of this wonderful organization… and I hope you will continue to support it too… whether it’s with dollars, your own hands at a First Book National Book Bank distribution, or just by passing on an interesting blog post to your friends. Take care!
7 responses so far ↓
1 Amanda // Jan 10, 2008 at 12:50 pm
Andrea, I’m sure First Book is sad to lose such a great contributor to their organization. I have no doubt you have a great future as a teacher and will continue to make a difference in childrens’ lives. Best of luck! Amanda
2 Sara // Jan 10, 2008 at 6:33 pm
Congrats on your old job/new job of being a student! Can’t wait to hear about it and hopefully talk to you soon! You’re going to be an amazing teacher!
3 cindi // Jan 10, 2008 at 9:33 pm
andrea i will miss your enthusiastic blogs in the future.as we all change and grow our past becomes part of our future creations ,so good luck much happiness and i know you will have much success in whatever you do.i am sure firstbook will miss you but waht a gift you have to give to your students.
4 Katie B. // Jan 11, 2008 at 1:17 pm
We miss you already, Andrea! Thankfully, once you’ve been at First Book, you’re always part of the First Book family. :) Best of luck in your next adventure!
5 James F // Jan 11, 2008 at 2:24 pm
Andrea,
Great blog posting from a great member of the First Book staff. Thank you for your dedication, enthusiasm and humor.
It has been a pleasure to work with you.
Good Luck.
James
6 PHIL M. // Jan 11, 2008 at 9:00 pm
YOU’RE LEAVING TO BECOME A TEACHER???!! WHEN DID THAT HAPPEN ?? SERIOUSLY , I KNOW YOU WILL BRING MUCH HAPPINESS TO SOME LUCKY STUDENTS LIVES AS YOU HAVE BROUGHT HAPPINESS INTO MINE .. GOOD LUCK IN YOUR NEW ENDEAVOURS AS WE ALL KNOW WHAT A WONDERFUL TEACHER YOU SHALL BE.
LOVE PHIL
7 Theresa H. // Jan 15, 2008 at 3:47 pm
we miss you!
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