Exciting news! We're thrilled to announce the second annual First Book Open, launched in partnership with WGT by Topgolf! This virtual golf tournament supports First Book's mission to transform the lives of educators and the children they serve in under-resourced communities. We invite you to join us in making a difference. Whether through a small donation or spreading the word, every contribution helps bridge the resource gap and create a brighter future for kids in need. Donate now! - https://bit.ly/3LE9RZw #FirstBookOpen #SupportEducation #MakeADifference #EducationForAll
First Book
Non-profit Organizations
Washington, DC 8,271 followers
Eliminating barriers. Inspiring young minds.
About us
Education transforms lives. First Book is building a world where every child has access to a quality education. We work to remove barriers to education and level the playing field for kids in need. At the heart of our work are the 575,000 members of the First Book Network, the largest online community of individual educators, professionals and volunteers dedicated to supporting children in need across North America. This Network is the key to creating systemic change. Through our research arm, First Book Research & Insights, we conduct studies that aggregate their voices to identify barriers to equitable education and inform strategic solutions. To address their needs, we provide free and low-cost books, resources, and access to leading experts through the First Book Marketplace, which uses aggregated buying power to support this underserved community. Founded in Washington D.C. in 1992 as a nonprofit social enterprise, First Book is dedicated to eliminating barriers to learning and inspiring young minds. Learn more at firstbook.org and visit our award-winning eCommerce website at fbmarketplace.org.
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http://www.firstbook.org
External link for First Book
- Industry
- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Washington, DC
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1992
- Specialties
- Literacy, Education, Basic Needs, Children's Books, Books, and Education Resources
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1319 F Street, NW
Suite 1000
Washington, DC 20004, US
Employees at First Book
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Maggie Osborn
Vice President Network Engagement
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Charles Spring
Experienced Salesforce and IT Administrator/Manager and Consultant - Salesforce Certified (x2)
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Enrique Pinilla
COO @ First Book | Digital Transformation | Business & Marketing Strategy | Twins Dad
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Jane Robinson
Retired CFO / CSO, First Book
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Supporting children through the challenges of middle school is already a significant task, but it becomes even more crucial when they're experiencing loss. In our latest PSA, we delve into how connecting with others and finding solace in books can aid in the healing process for grieving children. First Book, in collaboration with the New York Life Insurance Company Foundation, is dedicated to providing educators and parents with the resources they need to support children through their grief. Learn more about our partnership and access additional resources here! - https://lnkd.in/gg5Xsdsq #ChildGriefAwareness #BereavementSupport #GrievingStudents #GriefSupportwithBooks
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We’re proud to have partnered with Disney at the #D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event, where 7,000 literacy kits were packed for children in under-resourced communities. Each kit included books, a notebook, crayons, and a bookmark—tools that help open doors to new worlds and endless possibilities. Special thanks to all the honorary #DisneyVoluntEARS who volunteered their time to make this event a success. Your dedication helps pave the way for the next generation of readers and storytellers. #CommunitySupport #EducationForAll #DCNonprofit
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This Saturday, First Book was thrilled to participate in the Library of Congress' National Book Festival! Our space in the Story District was alive with the creativity of children who joined us to color their own self-portraits and pictures on our Stories For All coloring page. We also had the opportunity to connect with our First Book members who shared impactful stories about how our resources have enriched their work in classrooms and communities. Thank you to everyone who visited us and made the day memorable! #NatBookFest #StoriesForAll #EducationalEquity #FirstBook
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The First Book Open is almost over, but we’re still in full swing on our mission! 🏌️♀️ With just a little over a week left in the Second Annual First Book Open, there’s still time to join the virtual fun and make an impact. If you can donate some green while you play on the greens, your donation will be matched up to $5K from now until the end of the tournament, helping to support educational equity and provide resources to kids in need. Let’s finish strong and continue to make a difference together! Learn more here! - https://lnkd.in/gsizTM3t #FirstBookOpen #VirtualGolf #SupportEducation #EducationForAll
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Are you seeking creative ways to engage kids ages 7-12 or fresh lesson plan ideas as you prepare for the new school year? Through our partnership with the LEGO Group, we’ve developed a series of FREE learning through play resources that empower educators to inspire young learners to tackle real-world challenges with creativity. Each course pack includes comprehensive lesson plans, presentations, and printable materials in both English and Spanish. Discover more about this partnership and access the resources here! - https://bit.ly/4cwkWqA #Nonprofit #FreeResources #BuildTheChange #Sustainability
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Did you know that just $25 can help provide resources like a backpack full of books and resources to a kid in need? This week, we're donating $25 for every order over $200 to First Book, with a minimum guaranteed donation of $25,000. First Book serves kids from underserved communities in all 50 states. This donation helps drive their mission and work in advancing educational equity and ensuring that classrooms are stocked full of the resources that students and their educators need to succeed this school year. Visit firstbook.org or https://lnkd.in/dMNKrJah to learn more.
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We’re proud to have partnered with The Kendra Scott Foundation to bring 5,000 new books to students at Best Elementary School in Houston! 💛 #BackToSchool #KSFYellowLibrary #DCNonprofit #EducationForAll
In honor of Back to School, we partnered with First Book to provide 5,000 books to students at Best Elementary School in Houston, TX! 📚✨ Since launching our KSF Yellow Library program, The Kendra Scott Foundation has brought new multicultural and bi-lingual books from First Book to five Title I elementary schools. You can help us bring more Yellow Libraries to schools nationwide by rounding up your change to The Kendra Scott Foundation at checkout. 💛✨
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We’re incredibly proud 🙏 of the 800 volunteers who came together for the Beta Alpha Psi #CommunityImpactDay. This event was sponsored by KPMG US the KPMG U.S. Foundation, Beta Alpha Psi, in collaboration with First Book Heart of Florida United Way and Back 2 School America to promote youth literacy. Together, we donated 2,250 books 📚, made 1,600 unique bookmarks, and created 800 stuffed animals 🐨. It’s amazing what we can accomplish when we work together! #BAPAnnual #CommunityImpactDay #KPMGProud
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I can't believe it's already Back to School time! Our Kendra Scott Foundation Yellow Library program is committed to placing Yellow Libraries in Title I elementary schools nationwide, focusing on accessibility to new, diverse, bilingual, and multicultural books, ensuring that every student can see themselves reflected in their reading materials. To date, KSF has launched 11 KSF Yellow Libraries, benefiting 7,000 students across the US, with 15 more planned for 2024. To honor the ongoing relationship between the schools and KSF, the KSF Yellow Libraries program teamed up with First Book last Thursday to distribute 5,000 free, high-quality books to over 600 students at Best Elementary school in Houston. Fantastic event to celebrate our kiddos as they head back! Kelly Krause, Jacqueline Kuwitzky, Courtney Nix, Emily Sadler Miller, Kelly Bielss, First Book, Ali Dunne, MPA, Dana Bond, MBA, CNP, Peyton LaVielle, Brandan Clark
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