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Giving to First Book: Two Authors Make a Difference

Mar11
2011
Rochee Jeffrey Written by Rochee Jeffrey

We’re always pleased when people choose to help support our mission at First Book, especially when those donations help advance the cause of literacy. So we were excited to hear that award-winning authors Kevin Guilfoile and Jonathan Eig have decided to donate $2 for First Book for every copy of their books sold in March, as part of The Morning News Tournament of Books.

Kevin Guilfoile donates to First BookGuilefoile’s novel, The Thousand, has received glowing reviews from across the literary spectrum – from Entertainment Weekly to the New York Times. Guilefoile is a long-time supporter of First Book, and enlisted his friend Jonathan Eig in the donation effort.

Jonathan Eig donates to First Book
Eig’s book, Get Capone, based on newly-released IRS records and Justice Dept. files on the notorious gangster, has also garnered critical praise. Eig recently appeared on the Daily Show to discuss his book and research.

Pick up your copies of these great books and help these generous authors support First Book!

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Posted in Authors & Illustrators, Books & Reading - Tagged #ToB2011, First Book, Get Capone, Jonathan Eig, Kevin Guilfoile, The Daily Show, The Morning News, The Thousand, Tournament of Books
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