In celebration of the release of Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Ugly Truth, Amulet Books, an imprint of Abrams, is donating 26,000 new books to First Book! The children’s book series has introduced many children to the joy of reading and with this donation, First Book hopes to touch the lives of many more. [...]
Entries Tagged as 'Books & Reading'
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Ice-Treat Truck Bookstore Tour!
August 31st, 2010 · No Comments · Authors & Illustrators, Books & Reading, First Book Events, First Book Partners, General
Tags: amulet books·Diary of a Wimpy Kid·Politics and Prose·Wimpy Kid Ice-Treat Truck
Community Spotlight: The Shyann Kindness Project
August 30th, 2010 · 1 Comment · Book Recipients, Books & Reading, General, Literacy
This Month’s Recipient Group: The Shyann Kindness Project. “The mission of The Shyann Kindness Project is to pass on kindness by providing fun and needed items to children in stressful situations, while inspiring the performance of random acts of kindness and acceptance of others.” The Shyann Kindness Project has served over 8,000 children since April [...]
Presenting the 2010 Summer Reading Superlatives
August 27th, 2010 · No Comments · Around the First Book Office, Books & Reading, General
Around First Book there is a lot of talk about books. Go figure, right? We talk about the bilingual edition of Eric Carle’s Very Hungry Caterpillar, Ezra Jack Keat’s Snowy Day, Rosemary Well’s Bunny Money, Curious George, The Cat in the Hat and even what books got us hooked. And while we spend a lot [...]
Tags: around the office·staff picks·summer reading·summer reading superlatives
Odds and Bookends: August 27, 2010
August 27th, 2010 · No Comments · Books & Reading, General, Literacy
National Book Festival Features Favorite Author Voting. Book-lovers will be able to select from among the roughly 500 authors who have appeared at the nine previous National Book Festivals, or will appear at this years festival. Using an alphabetical listing or voting from a page that includes each author’s biography and photograph. The top 10 [...]
Tags: Bookrageous·First Book·Leave a Mark Auction·National Book Festival·odds and bookends
United We Read: Notes from Bess the Book Bus’ Nationwide Outreach
August 24th, 2010 · No Comments · Book Recipients, Books & Reading, First Book Partners, General, Guest Blog Posts, Literacy
Bess the Book Bus is nearing the end of her second nationwide outreach that will cover 36 states and deliver 27,000 books into the hands of children who otherwise may not have been able to experience the joy of owning their very own book. Our trip began at the end of April and will end [...]
Tags: bess the book bus·Candlewick Press·Department of Education·Townsend Press·Transitions Lenses and VSP
Jumpstart’s Read for the Record Day is just 45 days away!
August 23rd, 2010 · No Comments · Books & Reading, First Book Partners, General, Literacy, Literacy Links and Articles
First Book’s national nonprofit partner, Jumpstart’s Read for the Record© day is only 45 days away. This ground breaking campaign brings children and adults together to read the same book, on the same day, in homes and communities all over the world. The campaign also kicks off Jumpstart’s yearlong program, preparing preschool children in low-income [...]
Tags: First Book Marketplace·Jumpstart·Justin Beiber·Pledge to Read·Read for the Record·The Snowy Day
Blog Log: August 21, 2010
August 21st, 2010 · No Comments · Books & Reading, Literacy Links and Articles
A Novel Idea offers reviews and recommendations for children’s books as well as literacy tips and suggestions for parents and educators. The blog also highlights various children’s books authors and illustrators. First Book’s Post Pick: Mystery Friend Friday: Meet Laura Numeroff ! Vocabulogic focuses on spreading word knowledge and linguistic insight. This blog provides neat [...]
Tags: A Novel Idea·Books for Boys·Raising Readers·Vocabulogic
Odds and Bookends: August 20, 2010
August 20th, 2010 · No Comments · Books & Reading, Literacy Links and Articles
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt pledges $100,000 in children’s books Houghton Mifflin Harcourt has committed $100,000 in new children’s books to school libraries in need if 60,000 people pledge to see Waiting for Superman, a documentary film examining the public education crisis in the US. To make your pledge, visit www.waitingforsuperman.com/pledge. eBay Giving Works Shop to support [...]
Tags: Choose Your Own Adventure·Dr. Seuss·eBay·ebay giving works·Houghton Mifflin Harcourt·iPhone·Seussville·Waiting for Superman
Thank You Thursday!
August 19th, 2010 · No Comments · Books & Reading, General, Literacy
This weeks post is brought to you by a First Book child happy to read during sunny summer days! happy for
eBay Puts the Spotlight on First Book
August 17th, 2010 · No Comments · Books & Reading, First Book Events, First Book Partners, General
It’s back to school season and our friends at eBay are shining the spotlight on First Book! From August 23rd – August 29th, eBay sellers are encouraged to purchase items, create listings and make donations to nonprofit organizations supporting education. We are delighted to be a part of this effort once again! To view the [...]