First Book-University of North Carolina at Pembroke

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.

Established in 2005, First Book-UNC Pembroke conducts outreach and fundraising in the Pembroke area and university region, including Robeson, Scotland and Bladen counties. Our Campus Advisory Board includes members from both the local and campus community. We make reading fun, exciting and memorable. Look for more details to be posted on our site soon!

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Book Grant Recipients

First Book-UNC Pembroke has given book grants to many programs in the City of Pembroke and Robeson County area. 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.

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