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When students feel supported, challenged, and encouraged to think creatively, they develop the self-confidence they need to thrive.

First Book offers access to high-quality books and resources to help educators empower students and build their confidence.

In our latest blog, we explore how confidence grows and share the resources that can help make it possible.

👉 Read more: https://bit.ly/4o603dc

We’re proud to partner with The Moth to bring storytelling tools directly to educators!

📝 Bring Moth storytelling techniques to your classroom!

For the first time ever, The Moth, in partnership with First Book, has released a series of on-demand video workshop trainings for educators. You’ll learn how to use your lived experiences to engage your classroom, convey your ideas, and strengthen your connection with students.

Register here and start your storytelling journey today: https://bit.ly/3RDppTv

Happy Pride Month! 🌈

Celebrate LGBTQ+ joy, history, and brilliance by exploring our LGBTQ+ Characters and Cultures section on the First Book Marketplace. These powerful titles can help readers see themselves and understand others.

Explore now: https://bit.ly/4u9y91p

As we continue to celebrate Teacher Appreciation Month, we’re proud to highlight a partnership that supports educators and students alike.

For more than 13 years, First Book and the Guru Krupa Foundations have distributed more than 208,000 books and resources to communities in the New York City and Nassau County areas. Together, our work empowers educators and expands opportunity for kids living in low-income communities.

We’re grateful for partners like the Guru Krupa Foundation who are committed to creating lasting change.

🔗 Learn more about our partnership: https://tinyurl.com/mucuj7xw

Students bring so much more than academic needs into the classroom, and supporting their well-being is essential to helping them learn and thrive.

At First Book, we connect educators with resources and practical strategies to support student mental health, from creating welcoming learning environments to building healthy habits in the classroom.

For Mental Health Awareness Month, we’re sharing the tools and resources available to help educators support student well-being every day.

👉 Learn more here: https://tinyurl.com/hu3su7hr

A HUGE thank you to everyone who participated and nominated their favorite educators for ! Your stories and messages of appreciation were truly inspiring.

We also want to express our gratitude to our partner C&S Family of Companies, including Grocers Supply, Hansen Distribution Group, The Davidson Specialty Food Group and SpartanNash® for their generous support in helping us celebrate educators and their hard work during .

Let’s continue to celebrate and honor the incredible work of educators every day!

Bring stories to life this summer!

Whether you’re leading a classroom, camp, or community program, our Favorite Read Alouds are handpicked for connection and make reading a joyful part of summer.

Explore the collection: https://tinyurl.com/bp78yrsy

Behind the progress of reading achievement and literacy are the dedicated educators who show up every day.

For , we’re highlighting Susan, a First Book member and Reading 2 Succeed Project Manager in Starkville, Mississippi. Through programming and book access, Susan’s helping students and families build lifelong relationships with reading, both at school and at home.

👉 Read about Susan’s story and how her work is making a difference in the lives of her community: https://tinyurl.com/4fby8mhw

Calling all Manhattan educators and program leaders!

If you serve kids from low-income communities, you can apply for the 2026 Ross Book Wish for the chance to receive $3,500 in free books from the First Book Marketplace, thanks to the Ross Stores Foundation.

Bring a reading celebration to your school or program and give your students access to the stories they need to thrive.

Applications close May 29—don’t wait!

🔗 https://bit.ly/3RMkAHA/

We’re celebrating educators all !

In partnership with Penguin Random House, we’re giving away 25 gift credits ($200 EACH!) for educators to select books from the First Book Marketplace.

If your school or program serves kids in low-income communities, fill out this quick form for a chance to win $200 for books* to support summer reading: 👉 https://bit.ly/4nuq0TJ=

*NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Enter between May 6, 2026 and May 23, 2026. Open to U.S. residents, 18 and older. Void where prohibited or restricted by law. See Official Rules at www.firstbook.org/official-rules/ for full details.