First Book in the News
- First Book Gives Two Awards to Promote Multicultural Children's Books in 'The Stories for All Project': In an exclusive, The New York Times announces the results of 'The Stories for All Project' , First Book's pioneering new initiative to create more diversity in children's publishing. (March 11, 2013)
- 'Green Eggs and Ham' Selected as First Book's 100 Millionth Giveaway: The results are in! First Book handed out a copy of 'Green Eggs & Ham' as its 100 millionth book to kids in need, and Publishers Weekly takes a look at the event, the contest and First Book's long-standing partnership with Random House. (Dec. 11, 2012)
- Child Literacy Initiatives: C-SPAN hosted a Google+ Hangout (a live online chat) with Jane Robinson, First Book's chief financial officer, and Carol Rasco of Reading is Fundamental (RIF); Jane and Carol discussed how RIF and First Book work together to improve educational opportunities for all children. (Nov. 14, 2012)
- "First Book" Milestone: Children in Need Receive 100 Million Books: First Book marks the milestone of 100 million new books to kids in need in this piece from ABC World News with Diane Sawyer, including an interview with Kyle Zimmer, First Book's president and CEO. (Nov. 15, 2012)
Press Releases
- First Book Announces Pioneering New Initiative to Create More Diversity in Children’s Publishing March 13, 2013.
- Mo Willems and First Book Bring ‘Elephant & Piggie’ Books to Kids in Need March 01, 2013.
- [INFOGRAPHIC] The Haves and the Have Nots: How Books Make a Difference in Children's Lives February 28, 2013.
- First Book-Collier County Honored for Bringing Books to Kids in Need February 20, 2013.
- First Book President Kyle Zimmer Reacts to Obama's Comments on Early Childhood Education February 13, 2013.
Fact Sheets
Media Inquiries
For more information about First Book, or to arrange an interview with First Book president Kyle Zimmer, members of the media should contact Brian Minter by phone (202-639-0115) or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .