Fueling Educational Equity
First Book has opened the door to education and learning for millions of children who are growing up in low-income communities. Our 2022-2023 Impact Report shares our impact and our priorities for 2024 and beyond.
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“We want every single child to have the benefit of a high-quality education, regardless of their zip code – and we want every educator to have the resources they need to make that happen.”
From Our CEO
Dear Friends:
2022-23 marked a dramatic call to action for the nation and the world: to respond to the catastrophic impact of the pandemic on our children, and the educators and other caring adults who support them.
The impact has been especially devastating for the children First Book serves – the millions of children ages 0-18 growing up in low-income communities.
Read Kyle's full letter.
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January 2022 – December 2023
Close Up: First Book's Stories for All Project™
The Stories for All Project™ is First Book's ongoing initiative to elevate books with stories and characters where children can see themselves and learn about others. The collection includes nearly 6,200 titles, each handpicked by First Book's professional curation team for its impact, authenticity, and ability to engage readers.
87-88%
of all purchases by First Book members included at least one Stories for All™ book.
54-56%
More than half of the total books members purchased from First Book were from the Stories for All™ category.
11,600,000
Children served
225,000,000
Books and resources distributed since First Book's founding
584,000+
First Book members as of Dec. 31, 2023
62,000+
New members joined the First Book Network
25,494,093
Books and resources distributed through the First Book Marketplace
66
Number of research studies conducted by First Book Research & Insights
32+
Number of First Book Accelerator resources launched (Video and print-on-demand)
Our Model of Change
Education feeds children's innate desire to learn. Through First Book's educator-driven model, we're furthering quality education for children of all ages who are growing up in low-income communities.
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The Power of Partnership
Thanks to the support of our corporate and nonprofit partners, First Book has been able to create innovative new resources and increase access to high-quality, brand-new books that remove barriers to learning.
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“First Book has provided all of my students with so many literacy opportunities that they wouldn't have otherwise had access to!”
Fueling Greater Impact Together
In 2024, First Book is expanding our groundbreaking work. We're reaching out to connect more educators and adults supporting children in low-income communities with First Book resources, exploring opportunities for collaboration, piloting the use of AI, amplifying the voice of educators and adults through timely research, and providing much needed support to low-income communities. We invite you to help!