First Book-Keene State College

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.

Celebrating 100 years

First Book-Keene State College is comprised of Keene State students looking to make a difference in the lives of surrounding area students. We provide service to the elementary schools in the area through Book Parties that can be scheduled through the Chair of the Keene AB and also through the granting of monies that can be used to buy books to support the children in your program. The next Book Grant process will begin in March, 2010.

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Book Grant Recipients

First Book-Keene State College has given book grants to many programs in Monadnock and surrounding regions. 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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