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Eliminating barriers. Inspiring young minds. 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 600,000+ members of the First Book Network, the largest online community of individual educators, professionals and volunteers dedicated to supporting children living in low-income communities across North America. This Network is the key to creating lasting change. Through our re

search arm, First Book Research & Insights, we conduct studies that aggregate their voices to identify challenges, needs, and 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 their work. 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.

05/27/2026

As we continue to celebrate Teacher Appreciation Month, we’re proud to highlight a partnership that supports educators and students alike.

For more than 13 years, First Book and the Guru Krupa Foundations have distributed more than 208,000 books and resources to communities in the New York City and Nassau County areas. Together, our work empowers educators and expands opportunity for kids living in low-income communities.

We’re grateful for partners like the Guru Krupa Foundation who are committed to creating lasting change.

🔗 Learn more about our partnership: https://tinyurl.com/mucuj7xw

05/22/2026

Students bring so much more than academic needs into the classroom, and supporting their well-being is essential to helping them learn and thrive.

At First Book, we connect educators with resources and practical strategies to support student mental health, from creating welcoming learning environments to building healthy habits in the classroom.

For Mental Health Awareness Month, we’re sharing the tools and resources available to help educators support student well-being every day.

👉 Learn more here: https://tinyurl.com/hu3su7hr

05/21/2026

A HUGE thank you to everyone who participated and nominated their favorite educators for ! Your stories and messages of appreciation were truly inspiring.

We also want to express our gratitude to our partner C&S Family of Companies, including Grocers Supply, Hansen Distribution Group, The Davidson Specialty Food Group and SpartanNash® for their generous support in helping us celebrate educators and their hard work during .

Let’s continue to celebrate and honor the incredible work of educators every day!

05/20/2026

Bring stories to life this summer!

Whether you’re leading a classroom, camp, or community program, our Favorite Read Alouds are handpicked for connection and make reading a joyful part of summer.

Explore the collection: https://tinyurl.com/bp78yrsy

05/19/2026

Behind the progress of reading achievement and literacy are the dedicated educators who show up every day.

For , we’re highlighting Susan, a First Book member and Reading 2 Succeed Project Manager in Starkville, Mississippi. Through programming and book access, Susan’s helping students and families build lifelong relationships with reading, both at school and at home.

👉 Read about Susan’s story and how her work is making a difference in the lives of her community: https://tinyurl.com/4fby8mhw

05/18/2026

Calling all Manhattan educators and program leaders!

If you serve kids from low-income communities, you can apply for the 2026 Ross Book Wish for the chance to receive $3,500 in free books from the First Book Marketplace, thanks to the Ross Stores Foundation.

Bring a reading celebration to your school or program and give your students access to the stories they need to thrive.

Applications close May 29—don’t wait!

🔗 https://bit.ly/3RMkAHA/

05/15/2026

We’re celebrating educators all !

In partnership with Penguin Random House, we’re giving away 25 gift credits ($200 EACH!) for educators to select books from the First Book Marketplace.

If your school or program serves kids in low-income communities, fill out this quick form for a chance to win $200 for books* to support summer reading: 👉 https://bit.ly/4nuq0TJ=

*NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Enter between May 6, 2026 and May 23, 2026. Open to U.S. residents, 18 and older. Void where prohibited or restricted by law. See Official Rules at www.firstbook.org/official-rules/ for full details.

05/14/2026

We’re excited to share some more big news from First Book’s partnership with The Moth!

Educators and other youth-serving professionals now have access to The Art of Storytelling: A Five-Part Educator Series created by The Moth—a global leader in the art and craft of storytelling.

This series, available on the First Book Community Platform, is for you if you are:
- Curious about how to craft and deliver an engaging personal story
- Interested in how storytelling can strengthen your connection with students
- Motivated to learn storytelling techniques you can bring back to your classroom or program

If you complete the course, you’ll have the opportunity for live personalized story coaching from The Moth’s inspiring teaching artists.
👉 Watch it now: https://bit.ly/3RDppTv

05/13/2026

Thank you to all of the teachers who have dedicated their lives to shaping the minds of future generations!

Do you have a teacher who made a big impact on your life? Nominate them and share your story using on Instagram and tag them! They’ll have a chance to win First Book Marketplace credits*, thanks to C&S Family of Companies, including Grocers Supply, Hansen Distribution Group, The Davidson Specialty Food Group and SpartanNash®.

(NOTE: Comments DO NOT count as entries. It must be an Instagram Post)

*Educators can be nominated until May 17 at 11:59PM. Recipients will be randomly selected and contacted the week of May 29. In order to receive the credit, educators must be a registered member of First Book. No purchase or payment of any kind is necessary to enter or win. Recipients will ONLY be contacted by First Book's official Instagram account. Please report and block any fraudulent accounts. The hashtag “ ” can be used on Instagram to enter. By using the hashtag to enter, you grant First Book permission to use the content of your entry for promotional purposes. By liking, commenting, or using the hashtag, you enter and agree that this promotion is in no way associated with, administered by, or endorsed by Meta/LinkedIn; and acknowledge a complete release of Meta/LinkedIn by your participation. By entering you agree to release and hold harmless First Book and any of its affiliates or any party acting on its behalf of all liability. First Book shall not be held responsible for any damage that may occur, directly or indirectly, whether or not it is caused by negligence.

05/09/2026

Register for the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum’s 2026 Belfer National Conference for Holocaust Education.
Join educators nationwide for this free, online professional development experience, taking place June 22–24, 2026. During the conference, participants will:

• Gain practical strategies for teaching all students about the Holocaust
• Explore lesson plans and classroom resources
• Examine artifacts from the Museum’s collection
• Engage with educators and historians in live sessions from the Museum
• Receive books and resources

🔗 Register for free: https://www.ushmm.org/teach/opportunities-for-educators/belfer-education-conference?utm_campaign=belfer_2026&utm_medium=social+ad&utm_source=belfer_2026_firstbook_social

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