First Book-Washington and Lee

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.

First Book–Washington and Lee was officially established on the Washington and Lee University campus during January of 2008. Our goal is to grant books to elementary school children from low-income families in the Lexington/Rockbridge County area.

First Book-Washington and Lee Board Members are:
Jessie Wang, Founder and Co-Chair
Kelly Gotkin, Co-Chair
Stephanie Dultz, Secretary/Treasurer
Julia Farnham, Fundraising Chair
Jason Bacaj, Assistant Fundraising Chair
A'rese Emokpae, Recipient Group Liaison
Eric Hamscher, Assistant Recipient Group Liaison
Kara Karcher, Community Liaison Chair
Christina Torres, Assistant Community Liaison Chair

Contact Us

You can contact us by sending an email.