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If you're like us here at First Book, you feel there is no better holiday present for a child than a book. As the holiday season approaches, we want you to know about the many ways you can fill a bookshelf or provide a classroom with much-needed learning resources.
The perfect holiday gift for a friend or loved is one that will make a lasting impact. Thanks to the generosity of Penguin Random House, your donation to First Book will get twice as many books into the hands of kids who need them most. Through December 31, 2019, every $3 helps provide 2 new books to a young reader.Click here to make a donation. Selectdedicate my donation in honor or memory of someonebefore completing your online transaction. Then, choose which e-card you would like to include.
Add your friend or family member's email address, and they will receive a beautifully designed, special editionCorduroy-themed e-card mailed especially to them!
Have you heard of our brand new book club? Much like traditional subscription boxes, Book Club members receive an exclusive monthly package, including up to 3 specially selected books, personal notes from authors and illustrators, inside updates from top publishers, and much more throughout your ongoing support. Membership starts at $30/ month. Don't forget, your monthly gift is tax-deductible, too.Click here to learn more and join our book club!
Our donation platform, Classy, also allows individuals the opportunity to activate their personal networks and fundraise on their own. Launching a fundraiser is a quick and easy way to invite family and friends to help support your classroom or program, or that of a First Book educator friend!Click here to start your fundraiserandcheck out our Fundraiser Toolkitfor more tips and tricks on making the greatest impact for the kids you serve through a campaign.
You can give back to First Book without leaving your News Feed! Facebook fundraisers are an easy way to tell your friends and family how you support First Book.Clickhereto download a Word document of step-by-step instructions on setting up your own Facebook donation campaign. We've even created special Facebook cover photos to help you decorate your donation campaign! You can find them on our Facebook page or save one of the images below (highlighted in tip #7)!
No need to put your phone away.Donations can be made directly throughFacebookandInstagramwith the click of a button. Simply click the donate button on our social media pages and follow the prompts!
Did you know you can support causes in Instagram Stories? By simply adding a donate button to your Instagram story content, your followers can support kids and educators in need.Clickhereto download a Word document with step-by-step directions on how to add a donate button to your Instagram story!
You can support our holiday Hope Love Give campaign by featuring us in your Facebook cover photo. To download a cover photo, right click and select "save as" on one of the images below. To feature us in your profile picture, clickhereto download a word document with step-by-step instructions on how to add a First Book frame to your existing profile picture. We'd love to see how you use these specially designed images, so please make sure to use our hashtag#hopelovegivewhen featuring us in your social posts!
Your donation to First Book may be eligible for your employer’s matching gift program to double, or even triple, your impact. Gifts from employee’s spouses and retirees may also qualify for a matching gift.Click here to check if your employer will match your donation.
