First Book-Syracuse University

About Us

First Book provides new books to children in need, addressing one of the most important factors affecting literacy – access to books. An innovative leader in social enterprise, First Book has distributed more than 65 million free and low-cost books to disadvantaged children and the programs that serve them.

 The First Book-Syracuse University Campus Advisory Board is facilitated by the Mary Ann Shaw Center for Public & Community Service (CPCS) Literacy Initiatives at Syracuse University. The Campus Advisory Board is comprised of SU students in the SU Literacy Corps Council, the leadership arm of the SU Literacy Corps. SU students work as tutors in the Syracuse City School District and community based organizations in the city of Syracuse.

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News & Events

Syracuse University Literacy Corps Distributes Books

First Book-SU provides 2,646 new books to local literacy programs

Watch the First Book-Syracuse University Speed Read coverage on News Channel 9

First Book-SU distributes 200 books at third-annual "Greek-or-Treat"

Read the latest national news from First Book

Book Grant Recipients

First Book-Syracuse University has given book grants to many programs in the City of Syracuse and Onondaga County, New York. Read the current list of recipients.

Local Sponsors and Donors

We are able to provide brand-new, high-quality books to children in our community thanks to the generous financial contributions of local businesses and individuals.

Forbes Gold Star Charity and Fast Company Social Capitalist Award   CHARITY NAVIGATOR - Award

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