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Every child deserves the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive. Read First Book Canada’s 2025 Impact Report to see how, together with our supporters and community partners, we are helping children across Canada access books, build home libraries, and unlock brighter futures through the power of reading.
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First Book Canada is a national social enterprise and registered charity working to advance educational equity for children living in low-income and historically excluded communities across Canada. We support the educators, librarians, community leaders, and care providers who are creating opportunities for children every day by providing access to brand-new books, educational resources, and evidence-informed programming. By bringing together the nonprofit, public, and private sectors, we turn collective investment into meaningful impact, helping more children develop the literacy, confidence, and sense of belonging they need to thrive.
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Explore Our ResourcesOver 4,000 Newcomer, Refugee, and Indigenous families with preschool children have received over 20,000 high-quality children’s book thanks to our fortuitous collaboration with First Book Canada.— Deborah, Mothers Matter Centre | Vancouver, British Columbia
