For the last few weeks I have been writing to you about First Book’s partnership with eBay Foundation and the Community Gives campaign.
Last Thursday, I was given the chance to see the first ripples of our powerful partnership’s impact when we delivered the first of 333,000 new books that will be distributed this year to […]

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Although school may be out for the summer, it’s still a great time to take a book with you on your summer vacation, whether it’s time by the pool or on a road trip or long flight.
To help kids in need this summer, First Book and the US Department of Education have launched their 2008 […]

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About 2 ½ months ago I was running around Turner Field in Atlanta, GA gearing up for Opening Day of the 2008 Braves season. I was the Entertainment Manager in charge of all the “hoopla” at home games and special events (i.e. flyovers, fireworks, in game promotions, drum line performances, concerts, interactive games, celebrity […]

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Other than the perfect weather, I was reminded recently why I love Southern California on a First Book trip to Los Angeles — the people. Namely, the dozens of dedicated individuals serving children from low-income families that attended our Meet and Greet in Hollywood on June 2nd. My colleagues Wendy, Chandler and I stayed in […]

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Recently we had the pleasure of witnessing Toni Morrison accept the PEN/Borders Literary Service Award at the 2008 PEN Literary Gala. It was truly inspiring to see Ms. Morrison recognized for her tremendous efforts. We feel fortunate to have such wonderful partners that care deeply about the state of literacy in our country. In honor […]

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Last Friday, First Book joined Super Bowl XLII Champion and New York Giants defensive end Justin Tuck at a reading event at Central Elementary School in Rockford, AL. Tuck, a native of Rockford, was on hand to celebrate the launch of Tuck’s R.U.S.H. for Literacy initiative. The program aspires to encourage children to READ, UNDERSTAND, […]

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First Book is excited to announce that bestselling author and longtime First Book supporter James Patterson will be autographing copies of the third book in his popular Maximum Ride series, Saving the World and Other Extreme Sports, on Saturday, May 31st from 3:00-4:00 pm at our booth during this year’s Book Expo America meeting in […]

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This week marked another chapter in my love affair with New England with a trip to Keene, New Hampshire. My colleague Matthew and I traveled to Keene for a First Book Meet and Greet in celebration of our Food for the Body, Food for the Mind campaign with C&S Wholesale Grocers. The initiative will distribute […]

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First Book is proud to celebrate the joy of reading with the incredible women of Pi Beta Phi Fraternity. Today marks the Fraternity’s 141st year and another milestone in the Fraternity’s long history of supporting literacy.
On April 28, 1867, 12 women joined together to form a secret college society for women at Monmouth College […]

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On April 12th First Book University hosted a seminar and reception in Amherst, Massachusetts. Both events were held at the inspired Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art. The museum, a 40,000 square foot building situated in a 7.5-acre apple orchard, was a refreshing change from the hustle and bustle of DC living!
In addition to […]

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