Searching for that perfect gift for birthdays, graduations and other special occasions? Then check out First Book’s new line of Shop to Support products.
Find the catchy slogan “A Book Today, a Friend Forever” logo on a variety of products ranging from notebooks to Sigg water bottles, and golf shirts to baby bibs. A […]

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Meet the staff members that make the First Book magic possible!
Name: Aesah J.
Where did you grow up? Manila, Philippines, Toronto, ON, and finally, Woodbridge, VA
What do you do at First Book? I help make sure that our registered groups are getting the books they need for the kids they serve.
What are you reading now? […]

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At First Book, we tend to notice (and love) all things that are children’s book-related. So it’s really no surprise that one of my co-workers came across this great blog post from Lyndsey at Coco Cake cupcakes in Vancouver, BC.
Tasked with creating refreshments for a Very Hungry Caterpillar-themed 1st birthday party, Lyndsey created the caterpillar […]

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Do you know anyone who dedicates their time to helping others? What about someone who works with children from low-income families? If the answer is yes, then First Book has just the thing to show them they’re appreciated. Whether it’s for a holiday or just to let someone know they’re in your thoughts, why not […]

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Meet the staff members that make the First Book magic possible!

Name: Diane N.
Where is your hometown? Bradenton, FL
What do you do at First Book? As a manager on our Strategic Alliances team, I support our corporate partners on cause-marketing campaigns that generate funding for our work.
What are you reading now? The Brief Wondrous Life of […]

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My son’s first sport was diving. He was the kid doing somersaults off the bed at the age of 4. We needed professional help. We signed him up for diving with coaches who could channel this ability and energy, but I’m not sure I was prepared for the reality of seeing my very small child […]

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Teachers won’t know how much they are appreciated unless you tell them!
To kick off this year’s Teacher Appreciation Week (happening this week - May 3-9), our friends at Reading Rockets are offering some great resources to help you honor the wonderful teachers in your child’s life.
Show your gratitude with special e-cards for teachers or share […]

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About a month ago, we shared that voting had begun for the 2009 Children’s Choice Book Awards. Now voting is easier than ever, thanks to the widget (posted at left) provided by the Children’s Book Council and JacketFlap.
Teachers, librarians or booksellers can easily record votes from your students on the Children’s Choice Book Award voting […]

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C&S Wholesale Grocers just published their 2008 Community Involvement Report, which showcases C&S’s commitment to First Book. Take a look at the report.
Richard Cohen, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of C&S, explains: “At C&S, we have always believed that the measure of a truly great company is calculated not just in dollars earned, but […]

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Just a quick reminder to take our blog reader survey to help us get to know you better! You can learn more about the survey in this post. To take the survey, simply click on the link below or the tile on the left side of the page. Thanks in advance for your time!
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