The @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social 2026 Youth Media Awards dropped this week, and the First Book team was tuned in! Check out the winning titles on the First Book Marketplace: tinyurl.com/2j945v79 #YouthMediaAwards #ALA #BookAwards #FirstBook

Celebrating 20 years of partnership with Jumpstart and the incredible impact of Read for the Record! 📚 This campaign helps bring our mission to put books and resources in the hands of every child to life every year. Looking forward to many more years of collaboration! #JumpstartKids

Today we honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., a fearless leader whose dream still inspires us all today. Together, we can carry forward his message by ensuring every child has access to the books and resources they need to thrive. #FirstBook #MLKDay #MLKJr

Join us on Jan 27 @ 6:30pm ET for a free conversation w/ author of The Breakthrough Years, Ellen Galinsky, & moderator Sarah Greenberg from Understood.org on building stronger, more respectful relationships with teens. Register now: tinyurl.com/v7yfbyzm

Today, we’re celebrating the 40+ publishers who make our mission possible! By offering their best discounts to First Book and our members, these publishers help us get millions of books to kids who need them most. Thank you for your care and commitment to education! #NationalBookPublishersDay

MLK Jr. Day is almost here! Honor Dr. King’s legacy with books inspiring justice. Explore titles about Dr. King and other Civil Rights heroes—available now on the First Book Marketplace: bit.ly/4qgDhzz #MLKDay #CivilRights #FirstBook

Want to know what our members are saying? Swipe through our member reviews and see the impact access to books and resources has on their classrooms and communities. 🔗Want to become a member? Register for FREE today: bit.ly/4qmBUj5 #FirstBook #MemberVoices

A huge thank you to all of our library members!

⏳ ONE WEEK LEFT to support the @nytimes.com Communities Fund! Hear from our CEO Kyle Zimmer about our mission to ensure every child has access to the books and resources they need to thrive. Givve now: bit.ly/4sswyUM #NYTCommunitiesFund #FirstBook

Every success in 2025 was possible because of YOU! Millions of books delivered. Thousands of educators supported. Countless communities transformed nationwide. Take a moment to look and celebrate what we achieved together. #FirstBook #Impact2025

As the year comes to a close, we want to thank YOU for supporting First Book. If you haven’t made an end-of-year gift yet, now’s the perfect time! Give before December 31 to have your donation doubled: firstbook.org/yearendgift Help open up new worlds for kids in need. #FirstBook #DonateNow

Happy Holidays from First Book! 🎄📚 Together, we’re making sure every child has the chance to discover the joy of reading. Thank you for making our mission possible. 💙 #MerryChristmas #HappyHolidays

We’re excited to be featured in today’s @nytimes.com editorial + the 2025 NYT Communities Fund!  First Book member and Assistant Principal Casey Schurman’s story shows the power of books and how far your support can go.   📚Read all about the impact: tinyurl.com/5ae8dcbz #NYTimesCommunitiesFund 

Looking for laughs?    Our Funny Books section is packed with stories that will make your readers laugh out loud!    📚Browse the collection: bit.ly/44lwNGQ   #FunnyBooks #FirstBookMarketplace #Teachers

It’s Giving Tuesday! Help us get 2x the books to kids in low-income communities. Donate here before midnight and your gift will be DOUBLED: https://firstbook.org/Dec2025 #GivingTuesday #FirstBook #DonateToday

Giving Tuesday is one day away. Don’t wait to get your gift doubled! Donate now at https://firstbook.org/Dec2025 Your support will go TWICE as far to help kids in need get books—and unlock their potential at the same time.

We’re thankful for the educators and partners who help us bring books and resources to kids who need them most. Thank YOU for making our mission possible! #HappyThanksgiving #FirstBook #Gratitude

Join the First Book Network! It’s free to sign up—get affordable books, funding opportunities, and resources made for the kids who need them most. Over 600,000 educators are already transforming their students’ reading experiences. 👉 Sign up: https://tinyurl.com/4ecxyh6d #FirstBook #Educators

Happy #FirstBookHaul Friday! Seeing new books headed to classrooms who need them never gets old. Share your haul with us and tag #FirstBookHaul—we'd love to celebrate you! #FirstBook #FirstBookHaul #BookJoy #BookLovers #Educators

New Kid author and illustrator, Jerry Craft shares how stories can help kids accept others’ differences. 📚 Books build empathy. What books have changed your perspective? #OneWordAtATime #FirstBook #WordsOfWisdom

Food connects us all! Our Connecting Food and Culture section helps students explore traditions and cultures through stories about food. Perfect for sparking conversations and building cultural awareness. 🍴 Explore now: https://tinyurl.com/52a6ztxz #FirstBook #FirstBookMarketplace

Honored to be recognized by the @NYTimes as part of the 2025 New York Times Communities Fund! Learn more about our mission to serve kids in low-income communities: https://tinyurl.com/3y5f7j74 #NYTCommunitiesFund #FirstBook

Kate DiCamillo finds her way in the world through writing children’s books. In this video, she shares with First Book and One Word At a Time, how stories are a tool for readers and authors. Tell us: what helps you find your way? #FirstBook #OneWordAtATime #KateDiCamillo #WordsofWiadom #Authors

Celebrating 25 years of partnership with Penguin Random House! Join us Nov. 17 for: 📚 Virtual Bookpalooza with Mary Pope Osborne RSVP: https://bit.ly/3Lzwh1q 💬 Reading Roundtable on making reading fun for kids RSVP: https://tinyurl.com/3zfrxt3s #FirstBook #PenguinRandomHouse

At our Literacy Pep Rally with One Word At a Time, Kwame Alexander, Kate DiCamillo, and Jerry Craft, reflected on how books can help heal, guide, and help us understand each other. Their stories remind us why books are important. 🎥 How have stories shaped your life? #OneWordAtATime #FirstBook

November is Native American Heritage Month! Explore books that celebrate Indigenous cultures, histories, and voices in our curated collection on the First Book Marketplace! 🔗 https://tinyurl.com/meau4fet #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth #Indigenous #FirstBook

National Book Month is almost over! ⏱️ Help First Book get brand-new books into the hands of kids who need them most. For some, it will be their first book ever. Help open worlds of imagination and adventure. 📚 Donate now: https://tinyurl.com/m5fnrffr #FirstBook #NationalBookMonth

Greg Heffley is back! Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Partypooper is available NOW as a First Book Special Edition! First Book members get it at an extra-affordable price. Don’t wait—grab your copy now! 🔗 Grab yours today: https://tinyurl.com/4rvtk56w #FirstBook #DiaryofaWimpyKid #AffordableBooks

Join us and APA for a FREE virtual chat on bullying prevention. Get actionable strategies, answers to tough questions, and tools to support the kids you serve. 👉 Register today: https://tinyurl.com/yc6ru9tc #BullyingPreventionMonth #FirstBook #APA

Fall is here! Get into the spirit with stories that celebrate the season. The Fall Holidays Selection on the First Book Marketplace has everything from spooky reads to Thanksgiving and Day of the Dead related titles. Explore now: https://tinyurl.com/s2ea2dvk #FirstBook #FallHolidays #Books

Calling all nonprofits working with kids in low-income communities! 📣 Check out just a few of the ways partnering with First Book can help you bring books and resources to your programs. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3WxD79H #Nonprofit #Education #FirstBook

KPMG’s Community Impact Day brought together 16,000 volunteers in 80 offices, supporting 400 schools and nonprofits nationwide. Together, 12,000+ books got into the hands of kids who need them most. #CommunityImpactDay #KPMG #FirstBook

Mental health is foundational to learning. The First Book Marketplace offers FREE resources to help educators foster mindfulness, resilience, and student well-being. Download them here: https://tinyurl.com/h5mhczk7 #FirstBook #MentalHealth #FreeResources

📚Love children’s books? Bid now for a virtual meet-and-greet with Laura Numeroff, author of If You Give a Mouse a Cookie! Customize it for you, a group, or class! Support First Book—auction ends Sept. 30. 🔗 https://tinyurl.com/3xzr4nt2 #ChildrensBooks #LauraNumeroff #FirstBook

**RESCHEDULED EVENT TO SEPT 30. On Sept. 30, join Kwame Alexander + surprise guest authors for the National Literacy Pep Rally! A FREE virtual event for classrooms and families to celebrate reading. Register: https://tinyurl.com/bdea8e9v #FirstBook #KwameAlexander

Casey, an assistant principal and long-time First Book member, created a community of students excited to learn. Her thoughtful approach to choosing books that reflect her students' experiences helps them feel valued. Read her story: https://tinyurl.com/2bw7t7zn #FirstBook #CommunitySpotlight

Learn through play with Play-Doh! 🍎 Cassie from First Book shares 3 easy classroom ideas you can try today. Available now through our Book Bank—you only cover shipping and processing fees. Find it here: https://tinyurl.com/5ec4h6nd #LearnThroughPlay #FirstBook #PlayDoh

Hispanic Heritage Month is here! Explore the Latine Characters & Cultures section of the First Book Marketplace for stories that highlight voices across Hispanic communities+Spanish, bilingual, and award-winning titles. Browse: https://tinyurl.com/yc4vjc52 #FirstBook #HispanicHeritageMonth

First Book is proud to join Open Books, Open Minds: A Celebration of Reading & Literacy on Sept 18. Check out our virtual booth + book desert panel moderated by First Book’s Paula Willey. Register: https://www.libraryjournal.com/event/Open-Books-Open-Minds-2025

When 5th grade teacher Laura Ann brought the Time for Change Youth Challenge to her classroom in Anchorage, Alaska, her students took their real community issues and created ways to solve them. See the power of one educator sparking a movement. #TimeForChange

On Sept. 16, join Kwame Alexander + surprise guest authors for the National Literacy Pep Rally! A FREE virtual event for classrooms and families to celebrate reading. Register: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/literacy-pep-rally #FirstBook #KwameAlexander

At First Book, we know how important access to books is when it comes to literacy rates. Educators: thanks to the Build-A-Bear Foundation, you can get FREE books on the First Book Marketplace with code B2SBOOKS15. 👉 http://bit.ly/4gcms4C #InternationalLiteracyDay

It’s #InternationalDayofCharity! ✨ Today, you can help change the story of children in low-income communities across the country. Your donation makes it possible to put brand-new books and resources directly into their hands. Ready to make a difference? Donate here: https://bit.ly/4paJ3Tw

$25 can go a long way on the First Book Marketplace. Every dollar stretches further, giving kids brand-new books and educators resources they can count on. 👉 Explore the marketplace here: https://bit.ly/3JHat33

David Pallash of LEGO highlights how educator insights from First Book shape Build the Change resources. Together, we’re bringing playful learning to under-resourced classrooms. Read more:: https://bit.ly/3HHwyhk #Education #LearningThroughPlay #Teachers

Calling all children’s book fans! Bid for the chance to meet Laura Numeroff, author of If You Give a Mouse a Cookie, for a private lunch in LA! Proceeds go to First Book’s mission to provide children in low-income communities with books and resources. Make your bid: https://bit.ly/46cFCnw

Schools should be safe havens for every child. Our hearts are with the Annunciation Catholic School community.

New FREE resource for educators and program leaders: Empathy in Action 🌱 Get practical and creative strategies for helping students feel connected and supported in your classroom! Download today! - info.firstbook.org/EmpathyInAct...

Giving back to build "a better world;" last month our #MeridenTeachers members engaged fellow #CommunityChampions to distribute 10K books as part of our nat'l @aft.org's ongoing literacy drive. #ReadingOpensTheWorld @aftteach.bsky.social @firstbook.org

We’re gathering in DC on May 31 w/ authors & educators to discuss storytelling, learning & access to books. Join First Book & others at the FREADOM Town Hall and Rally to reflect on why stories matter & how we can ensure children have the chance to read them. - www.youtube.com/@dcpubliclib...