First Book - Indianapolis

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 60 million free and low cost books to disadvantaged children and the programs that serve them.

First Book–Indianapolis is dedicated to providing new books to organizations that predominantly serve children from low-income families.

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News & Events

Read Across America event with the Indianapolis Colts

First Book-Indianapolis Community Kickoff and Reading Celebration February 29, 2008

Read the latest national news from First Book

Book Grant Recipients

First Book-Indianapolis has given book grants to many programs in the Greater Indianapolis 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.

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

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