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About UsFirst 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. In 2008 First Book Philly provided 17,244 books to 2,168 kids in the Greater Philadelphia area. That’s 8 books for each child to take home – a mini library in neighborhoods where suitable children’s books are simply not available. The children come from traditionally underserved areas, where research shows that nearly two thirds of families own no books at all. They are enrolled in a variety of early learning, after-school and family care programs administered by neighborhood associations, schools, churches, and hospitals. First Book Philly is a totally volunteer organization – meaning there are no salaries and no overhead for the group, so every dollar contributed in a restricted gift can go directly to the purchase of books. Our goal in 2009 is to put 20,000 books in the hands of children. You can help: all it takes is $2.00 to buy a book. For $30, you can build a library. Give a book – give a smile. Make an online donation. Contact UsYou can contact us by sending an email to philadelphia_pa@firstbook.org. |
News & EventsThank You Letters from Book Recipients A Word from First Book Philly Recipients Mission Statement (pdf) Read the latest national news from First Book Book Grant RecipientsFirst Book-Philadelphia has given book grants to many programs in Greater Philadelphia and the Delaware Valley. Read the current list of recipients. Local Sponsors and DonorsWe 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.
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