First Book-Collier County has been honored for their work providing new books to kids in need with a prestigious community service award. The group, a local volunteer chapter of the national nonprofit social enterprise First Book, has been active in … Continue reading →
Famous authors with local ties to visit with fans for First Book benefit. “Internationally known authors such as Robin Cook and Karna Small Bodman will nestle into designer interpretations of their writing “domains,” meet fans and sign books as part … Continue reading →
January 15, 2013 – First Book director Sallie Williams, also a Christ Child member, was the guest speaker at the January 2013 meeting of Christ Child Society of Naples. Ms. Williams talked about the power of a simple idea and how … Continue reading →
First Book-Collier County celebrated the birthday of Theodor Geisel, lovingly known as Dr. Seuss, with a “Stay at Home and Read” fundraiser Saturday, March 2, 2013, in conjunction with the national literacy movement Real Across America. FBCC will distribute 6,800 … Continue reading →
Co-founder Joanne Wyss received the 2012 Parke Wright III Distinguished Leadership Award at the Greater Naples Leadership annual meeting and celebration luncheon on Thursday, April 5, 2012, at the Naples Yacht Club. On receiving the award, Joanne stated, “GNL has … Continue reading →
On Tuesday, February 8, 2011, over 70 delighted First Book supporters traveled to Palm Beach by bus to tour Mar-a-Lago, the renowned mansion of Marjorie Merriweather Post, followed by lunch in their exquisite ballroom. Guests then shopped on Worth Avenue for … Continue reading →
First Book gives disadvantaged young children a steady supply of their own new books. In five years, we have given over 200,000 books to children living in poverty in Collier County.
Continue reading →Through First Book’s national organization, we are able to purchase top-quality new books at a fraction of the retail cost. A donation of $500 provides ten books for each disadvantaged child in an entire pre-K, K, or first-grade classroom.
Continue reading →Join us to “Stay at Home and Read” on March 2, 2014, to celebrate the birthday of Dr. Seuss, the renowned and beloved children’s book author. Donations to support classrooms are most welcome; $500 provides new books for every child … Continue reading →
