Stand Up to Bullying with These 10 Kids Books
Bullying continues to be an ongoing issue among peers and students, especially at schools. October is National Bullying Prevention Month so we’ve put together a list of 10 anti-bullying books that can...
View ArticleFour Books to Celebrate El día de los niños
Today’s guest blog post is by Pat Mora, award-winning author and founder of El día le los niños, El día de los libros/Children’s Day, Book Day. All the books Pat recommends are available at deeply...
View Article5 Tips to Engage Latino Families and Students
Welcome to First Book’s celebrity blog series. Each month we will be connecting with influential voices who share a belief in the power of literacy, and who have worked with First Book to curate a...
View ArticleFirst Book’s Summer Book List: K-2
Learning may not be on the top of children’s minds as the weather gets warmer and school lets out — but studies have shown that without reading those two to three months put kids behind the next year...
View ArticleFirst Book’s Summer Book List: Grades 3-4
We’re bringing you a second week of First Book recommended summer reads! This week you’ll find the best books for kids in third and fourth grade. Sign up to receive more great book lists, tip sheets...
View ArticleFirst Book’s Summer Book List: Grades 7-8
Looking of more summer book lists? This week you’ll find some fantastic tales for readers in seventh and eighth grade. Sign up to receive more great book lists, tip sheets and summer reading facts...
View ArticleFirst Book’s Summer Book List: High School
In the last week of our series of great summer reads, we’re bringing you our favorite titles for high schoolers to dive into as the days become ever warmer. Be sure to check out our summer book lists...
View ArticleReclaiming the Promise of Public Education
Today’s guest blog post is by Randi Weingarten, president of the American Federation of Teachers, on the importance of ensuring all educators and students have the books they need for back to school....
View ArticleFive First Book Favorites
Here at First Book, we love books (surprise, surprise) and love sharing great books with friends like you. Starting today, we’ll share a new list of the books each month that our book enthusiasts on...
View ArticleFive First Book Favorites: November
Here are our five favorite books to read this November — a bilingual special edition and one part of a witty and well-illustrated history series are just two of this month’s favorites! PreK-K (Ages...
View ArticleOur Favorite Books for January
It’s a new year, and that means we have more glorious books to rave about! This month’s picks will spark creativity, help kids understand the experiences of others and take them on journeys to secret...
View Article5 Books to Celebrate Black History Month
February is Black History Month and to celebrate we’re sharing five of our favorite books that honor the history and legacy of African Americans. If you work with kids in need, you can find these and...
View ArticleOur Five Favorite Books This February
This month on Five First Book Favorites you’ll find books that help kids understand civil rights and fair wages, explore different cultures… or even explore the moon! For PreK – 1st (Ages 2-6) Take Me...
View ArticleMonthly Book List: Our Favorite Books For May
The school year is coming to a close and it’s time to stock up for summer reading. We have five great books for you! This month, our book list features a sweet story about an unconventional animal...
View ArticleMonthly Book List: Our Favorite Books this June
Are you looking for a giggle-filled bedtime story? A book about friendship and the summer Olympics? You’ll find that and so much more in our favorite books this month… Teach kids to coding this summer...
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