First Book University kicked off the year with a reception and Seminar in Tampa on Friday, February 22.  Both events were held at the offices of our partners, SunTrust Mortgage.  On Thursday evening, SunTrust Mortgage associates, Advisory Board members, Recipient Groups, and community members gathered to network and learn more about First Book.
Jennifer Pierce with […]

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Last week we had the pleasure to join some members of First Book-Collier County for An Evening in Wonderland.  The event was a benefit gala for the Fun Time Early Childhood Academy, a Recipient Group of First Book-Collier County.  The Alice in Wonderland theme was playfully embraced throughout the evening.  Many of the Fun Time […]

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We wanted to send a valentine out to all of our fans and readers in the blogosphere, but Joseph, a First Book recipient, captured our sentiments best in a note he wrote us recently.
“I love the books. Thank you for the books.” From Joseph
This blog post goes out to our faithful readers - […]

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Kids who have received books from First Book frequently send touching thank you letters. We think it’s time to start sharing them with you as a testament to the impact of reading. This one is from a third-grader who got to take home a brand-new book.

Dear First Book,
Thank you for the awesome books. We […]

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Wondering where all the books go? Periodically we profile one of the many community programs that receive books from First Book for the children they serve on the First Book blog.
First Book Recipient Group: United Way Success By 6, Athens, GA
Ages of the children you serve: Birth to age 6

How long has your program been […]

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Guest blogger Dr. Frances Weiler, is the principal of North Bay Elementary School in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi.
August 29, 2005 changed the world — at least it changed my world. My home, my school, and my community were essentially destroyed. Thousands of homes were swept away by the fury of Hurricane Katrina, and […]

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Ever wonder what community groups do with the Borders gift cards they receive from First Book? The First Book Advisory Board in East Pierce County, Washington recently wrote us a first-hand account of how one of the groups they granted to is putting a Borders gift card to great use.
The Early Childhood Education and […]

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Last month, First Book held a Recipient Group contest which turned out to be a lot of fun! We asked our Recipient Groups to send us funny stories resulting from reading being a part of family and educational life.
It was a tough decision, but we finally decided on three winners to receive some exciting […]

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February 13th was proclaimed First Book Appreciation Day in the City of North Miami, Florida!! Anna W. and I were in town to accept the proclamation and meet with local dignitaries.
Among the actions being recognized was the donating of thousands of books from the First Book National Book Bank and other Partner Promotion books […]

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Wondering where all the books go? Periodically we will profile one of the many organizations that receive books from First Book. We work with community programs that serve children from low-income families.
Group Name: Bess the Book Bus, Inc.
Location: Tampa, Florida
Children Served Annually: 2,000
Description: Bess the Book Bus is focused on spreading […]

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