First Book reaches 6.5 million kids each year in low-income communities across North America through a powerful network of more than 600,000 individual educators, professionals and volunteers specifically working with children in need.

First Book is dedicated to breaking down the barriers to educational equity by increasing access to evidence-based best practices, books, and resources in underserved communities.

First Book’s network of educators is the largest of its kind. Over 600,000 classroom teachers, summer and early childhood program staff, librarians, community advocates, care providers, and more – all working together to build a more promising future for children and families in need.

Learn how First Book is tackling issues in education in underserved communities. Support our work in advocating for equity in education.

Jan 23, 2018 · With over 5,000 items curated in direct response to member input, the First Book Marketplace addresses the barriers to education and attendance for kids in need from birth to age 18, including a large collection of diverse and bilingual books, school supplies, digital devices, food, clothing, and personal hygiene kits, as well as free teacher ...

In its first 30 years, First Book has distributed over 225 million new books and educational resources worth $2 billion to programs and schools serving children from low-income …

Jul 9, 2020 · The First Book National Book Bank and Marketplace have merged onto the same website, so you can find free books throughout the website. You can also select Book Bank in the navigation to browse only Book Bank books.

First Book works closely with leading businesses, nonprofits, and individuals to promote equal access to quality education for kids in need. Together, we have distributed more than 250 million new books and learning materials to schools and programs serving children from …

In partnership with AFT, First Book is committed to providing the books and resources you need. If you work or represent one of the following organizations or programs, sign up with First …

First Book brings educators a series of free resources to help them have productive conversations about race and to help learners of any age understand systemic racism facing historically underserved communities.