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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

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. [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

Write It! Film It! Deadline Extended

August 10th, 2010 · No Comments · Books & Reading, First Book Partners, General, Literacy

Some of you may remember a previous post about an Adlit.org and Reading Rockets challenge where they are looking for young, creative writers and filmmakers to star in the Exquisite Prompt Write It, Film It Video Contest. If you haven’t already started researching and shooting video, you’re in luck because the deadline has been extended [...]

Pencils Sharpened, Backpacks Opened and Students are Ready to Start School Thanks to SunTrust Mortgage

August 9th, 2010 · 3 Comments · Book Recipients, Books & Reading, First Book Partners, General, Literacy

Guest Blogger: Susan M. Blackstock, Assistant Vice President, SunTrust Mortgage, Inc. Today is the first day of school in metro-Atlanta. Public school students will be exchanging their swim goggles and computer game controllers for book bags and lunch boxes as they head off to school this week. With a little help from friends, many students [...]

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