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Today is Read for the Record Day!

Oct04
2012 Rochee Jeffrey Written by Rochee Jeffrey

Today, millions of people all over the world will read “Ladybug Girl and the Bug Squad”, by David Soman, as part of Read for the Record. Our friends at Jumpstart hold this event every year, bringing together parents, teachers, kids, volunteers, celebrities, political leaders and everyone else under the sun to call for an end to the achievement gap that affects kids from low-income neighborhoods.

First Book loves “Ladybug Girl and the Bug Squad”, and we’re excited to be able to offer it to schools and programs in our network.

In 2011, 2.2 million people participated in Jumpstart’s Read for the Record. We want to break the record this year!

We hope you enjoy this fun and exciting day. Get to reading!

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Last Chance to Get “Llama Llama Red Pajama” for Your Kids in Time to ‘Read for the Record’

Sep20
2011 Brian Minter Written by Brian Minter

First Book offers "Llama Llama Red Pajama" for 'Read for the Record'On October 6, millions of people all over the world will read “Llama Llama Red Pajama”, by Anna Dewdney, as part of Read for the Record. Our friends at Jumpstart hold this event every year, bringing together parents, teachers, kids, volunteers, celebrities, political leaders and everyone else under the sun to call for an end to the achievement gap that affects kids from low-income neighborhoods.

This year, we’re on track to help set a world record, with 2.1 million people all reading this amazing book. First Book loves “Llama Llama Red Pajama”, and we’re excited to be able to offer it to schools and programs in our network. In order to get the books out to you in time for the kids in your program to participate in Read for the Record, you’ll need to get your order in right away!

So order copies for the kids that you serve and register online to add your voice to the cause.

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Odds and Bookends: September 17, 2010

Sep17
2010 Written by Bonnie J.

September is National Library Card Sign-up Month

A library card is a passport. It permits its owner to travel to other places and times through the pages of a book. Membership in the community of the public library places thousands of resources at your fingertips. Celebrate National Library Card Month with a trip to the library to explore all the many resources available!

Now that’s what I call a contest prize!

Star alongside Oliver Jeffers in the Exclusive Up and Down video! To celebrate the release of this new amazing book we are looking for parents, children and fans of Oliver’s work, to take part in an exclusive Up and Down video reading. Entries must be received by October 10th!

Where’s Peter?

Where’s Peter from The Snowy Day is traveling the world before he joins Jumpstart’s Read for the Record on October 7th when millions of adults and children will read The Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats. Don’t forget to pledge to read, or check out the First Book Marketplace to order your programs copies of The Snowy Day

Click to Give!

The Literacy Site is a website where all you need to do is click to give books to kids in need! From now until September 29th, thanks to Pi Beta Phi, the value of your click is doubled! Help us reach out goal of 24,000 books by clicking daily!

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Jumpstart’s Read for the Record Day is just 45 days away!

Aug23
2010 Written by Mitali C.

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 neighborhoods for success in school and life.

Countless celebrities including singing sensation, Justin Bieber; actor, Vince Vaughn; Tony, Emmy, and Golden Globe winning actress READ MORE »

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