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First Book @firstbook.org · 28/01/2026

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

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First Book @firstbook.org · 21/01/2026

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

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First Book @firstbook.org · 19/01/2026

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

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First Book @firstbook.org · 17/01/2026

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

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First Book @firstbook.org · 16/01/2026

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

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First Book @firstbook.org · 15/01/2026

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

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First Book @firstbook.org · 12/01/2026

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

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First Book @firstbook.org · 09/01/2026

⏳ 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

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First Book @firstbook.org · 08/01/2026

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

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First Book @firstbook.org · 30/12/2025

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

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First Book @firstbook.org · 25/12/2025

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

#MerryChristmas #HappyHolidays #Christmas2025 #FirstBook #Education #GivingSeason #Donate #HolidaySeason #BooksForKids #EducatorsofInstagram #TeachersofInstagram

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First Book @firstbook.org · 15/12/2025

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

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First Book @firstbook.org · 11/12/2025

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

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First Book @firstbook.org · 02/12/2025

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: firstbook.org/Dec2025 #GivingTuesday #FirstBook #DonateToday

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First Book @firstbook.org · 27/11/2025

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

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First Book @firstbook.org · 26/11/2025

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: tinyurl.com/4ecxyh6d #FirstBook #Educators

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First Book @firstbook.org · 21/11/2025

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

A collection of children's books, including "The Book of Joy" by the Dalai Lama and Archbishop Desmond Tutu, displayed with vibrant covers featuring illustrations of joyful characters and playful themes.

A stack of books including titles "Moth" by Melody Razak, "The Inheritance Games" by Jennifer Lynn Barnes, "I Must Betray You" by Ruta Sepetys, "Firekeeper's Daughter" by Angeline Boulley, and "Warrior Girl Unearthed" by Angeline Boulley.

Five books laid out on a dark wooden surface, from left to right: "Wanda Hears the Stars" by Linda Trummer, "Kareem Between" picturing a basketball scene, "Nic Blake and the Remarkstones Prophecy" by Angie Thomas, and "Wish in a Tree" by Lynda Mullaly Hunt.

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First Book @firstbook.org · 19/11/2025

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

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First Book @firstbook.org · 18/11/2025

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: tinyurl.com/52a6ztxz #FirstBook #FirstBookMarketplace

Promotional graphic titled 'Connecting Food and Culture', featuring a collection of book covers with themes about the diverse cultural aspects of food. Includes a 'Shop Now' button and decorative elements like leaves and stars.

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First Book @firstbook.org · 17/11/2025

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: tinyurl.com/3y5f7j74 #NYTCommunitiesFund #FirstBook

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First Book @firstbook.org · 13/11/2025

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

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First Book @firstbook.org · 12/11/2025

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

Promotional image for Virtual Bookpalooza & Reading Roundtable on November 17th featuring author Mary Pope Osborne. The event celebrates 25 years of partnership between Penguin Random House and First Book. Includes logos of Penguin Random House and First Book, and images of book covers by Mary Pope Osborne.

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First Book @firstbook.org · 03/11/2025

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

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First Book @firstbook.org · 31/10/2025

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

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First Book @firstbook.org · 30/10/2025

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: tinyurl.com/m5fnrffr #FirstBook #NationalBookMonth

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First Book @firstbook.org · 27/10/2025

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: tinyurl.com/4rvtk56w #FirstBook #DiaryofaWimpyKid #AffordableBooks

Promotional graphic for "Diary of a Wimpy Kid #20: Partypooper" featuring the book cover with a birthday cake illustration, available for purchase on First Book Marketplace.

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First Book @firstbook.org · 24/10/2025

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: tinyurl.com/yc6ru9tc #BullyingPreventionMonth #FirstBook #APA

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First Book @firstbook.org · 22/10/2025

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: tinyurl.com/s2ea2dvk #FirstBook #FallHolidays #Books

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First Book @firstbook.org · 09/10/2025

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: bit.ly/3WxD79H #Nonprofit #Education #FirstBook

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First Book @firstbook.org · 01/10/2025

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

A group of people wearing "KPMG" shirts posing with a kangaroo mascot on a basketball court under clear skies.

Person in a kangaroo mascot costume holding a basketball stands on an outdoor court, with another individual walking away in the background.

Four individuals wearing KPMG t-shirts pose next to a large mascot resembling a kangaroo, at an outdoor location with trees and a clear sky in the background.

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First Book @firstbook.org · 26/09/2025

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: tinyurl.com/h5mhczk7 #FirstBook #MentalHealth #FreeResources

Promotional image for First Book's Trauma Toolkit, featuring a laptop displaying the toolkit's content which includes text and a photo of a happy child on the screen. The headline reads 'Explore Mental Health Resources'.

Promotional image for "Taking Care: An Educator Guide to Healthy Habits for Student Emotional Wellness," a booklet by First Book and The NEA Foundation. It features a smiling child on the cover, with text and logos of participating organizations.

Image of a publication titled 'Trauma Toolkit: Tools to Support the Learning and Development of Students Experiencing Childhood Trauma', by First Book. The cover is displayed alongside an open page.

Promotional image for "Using Books to Support Students Through Grief, Loss, and Healing," presented by First Book. The image features a book cover on the right and a person sitting with their head down on their knees on the left. An arrow points from the text to the book cover.

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First Book @firstbook.org · 25/09/2025

📚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. 🔗 tinyurl.com/3xzr4nt2 #ChildrensBooks #LauraNumeroff #FirstBook

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First Book @firstbook.org · 22/09/2025

**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: tinyurl.com/bdea8e9v #FirstBook #KwameAlexander

Promotional poster featuring author Kwame Alexander for a literacy event titled "PEP RALLY!" scheduled for September 30th at 1:00 pm ET. It includes a virtual 30-minute session with book talks, Q&A, and special announcements. Hosted by One Word Community and First Book.

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First Book @firstbook.org · 18/09/2025

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: tinyurl.com/2bw7t7zn #FirstBook #CommunitySpotlight

A person is holding a children's book open, displaying a page with illustrations related to space and astronauts, with various other colorful children's books around it.

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First Book @firstbook.org · 17/09/2025

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: tinyurl.com/5ec4h6nd #LearnThroughPlay #FirstBook #PlayDoh

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First Book @firstbook.org · 16/09/2025

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: tinyurl.com/yc4vjc52 #FirstBook #HispanicHeritageMonth

Promotional graphic celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15, featuring a vibrant purple background with decorative flowers and four book covers, including titles about Lionel Messi and Dia de Muertos.

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First Book @firstbook.org · 12/09/2025

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: www.libraryjournal.com/event/Open-B…

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First Book @firstbook.org · 11/09/2025

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

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First Book @firstbook.org · 10/09/2025

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: www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/liter… #FirstBook #KwameAlexander

Promotional image for a Literacy Pep Rally featuring author Kwame Alexander on September 16th at 1:00 pm ET, hosted by First Book. The event includes a 30-minute session of book talks, real-time Q&A, and more. Registration is available at onewordcommunity.org.

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First Book @firstbook.org · 08/09/2025

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. 👉 bit.ly/4gcms4C #InternationalLiteracyDay

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First Book @firstbook.org · 05/09/2025

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: bit.ly/4paJ3Tw

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First Book @firstbook.org · 04/09/2025

$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: bit.ly/3JHat33

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First Book @firstbook.org · 02/09/2025

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:: bit.ly/3HHwyhk #Education #LearningThroughPlay #Teachers

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First Book @firstbook.org · 29/08/2025

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: bit.ly/46cFCnw

Promotional image for a charity lunch event with best-selling author Laura Numeroff in Los Angeles. Features the book cover of 'If You Give a Mouse a Cookie,' written by Laura Numeroff and illustrated by Felicia Bond, depicting a smiling mouse holding a cookie.

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First Book @firstbook.org · 27/08/2025

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

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First Book @firstbook.org · 24/06/2025

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...

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First Book @firstbook.org · 29/05/2025

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...

Promotional poster for the FREADOM Town Hall & Rally on May 31, 2025, at MLK Library in Washington, DC. Features keynote speakers Jason Reynolds, Meg Medina, Amanda Jones, Kwame Alexander, Tracie D. Hall and more. Includes details about streaming on YouTube, sponsored by various literacy and library associations.

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First Book @firstbook.org · 23/05/2025

We’re so excited to see this thoughtful #firstbookhaul bringing more voices and stories into the spotlight—so every reader feels seen and celebrated. Huge thanks to @katieinthelibrary on Instagram for sharing this beautiful addition to your library with us!

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A collection of children's books displayed on a table.

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First Book @firstbook.org · 09/05/2025

In honor of #TeacherAppreciationWeek, hip-hop icon Darryl "DMC" McDaniels shares a heartfelt message celebrating educators as the guides and champions who help students find their way. 💙 Watch and join us in thanking the teachers who are making a difference every day. #ThankATeacher

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First Book @firstbook.org · 07/05/2025

Educators & program leaders—join First Book today! Get low-cost books, free resources from our Book Bank, funding opportunities, and be part of a growing network dedicated to kids in need. Sign up now and start making an impact! - www.fbmarketplace.org/register?utm... #Educators #Books

graphic featuring four images. On the right side, from top to bottom, there is a young girl holding up a book and smiling; there is a young girl in a classroom setting, reading a book; there are three kids, all holding books and smiling. On the left side is an image of a volunteer sitting outside on a rug with students and reading a book together. Above this picture is white text on a red background that says, "Education transforms lives."

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