First Book

Mission:
First Book is a nonprofit social enterprise founded in 1992 with the mission to ensure that all children, regardless of their background or zip code, can succeed and reach their full potential by removing barriers to equitable education. The organization is dedicated to building a world where every child has access to a quality education, recognizing that education transforms lives.

Services and Programs:

• First Book Marketplace: Offers thousands of low-cost books and educational resources to educators, schools, and programs serving children in need. This platform provides affordable access to high-quality materials for classrooms and community programs.
• First Book National Book Bank: Distributes books in bulk, enabling organizations to serve more children for less cost. This program is designed to maximize the reach and impact of book donations.
• Membership Network: Educators and program leaders can join the First Book network, which is the largest and fastest-growing network of its kind in the United States and Canada. Membership provides access to free and low-cost books, funding opportunities, research, guides, and programmatic updates.
• Resources for English Language Learners: The organization provides a variety of books in Spanish and bilingual Spanish/English formats, as well as free tip sheets for families to support literacy in both home languages and English. These resources are designed to help educators and caregivers support dual language learners.
• Special Campaigns and Partnerships: First Book collaborates with partners to offer special opportunities for organizations to receive books and educational materials through targeted campaigns and alliances.

Who They Serve:

• Children in need, particularly those from low-income families or underserved communities.
• Educators, schools, and programs serving children in need across the United States and Canada, including those in Louisa County, VA and surrounding regions.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Membership is open to educators, schools, and programs serving children in need. Specific eligibility details are available through the organization's membership process.

Additional Information:

• First Book is committed to privacy and data security for its members and donors.
• The organization is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity and inclusion in its workforce.

For more information about programs, membership, or to access resources, contact the organization directly.