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Author inspired: Norris Home Furnishings event

Books For Collier Kids Posted on October 23, 2015 by userAugust 18, 2015

Designers create home office domains for 11 SWFL writers NAPLES, Fla. – When Naples author Jean Harrington sits down to work on her Deva Dunne detective series, she has a few requirements. To start, it must be quiet, with no … Continue reading →

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2015 Class of 25 over 50: Dottie Gerrity

Books For Collier Kids Posted on April 30, 2015 by userSeptember 1, 2015

Naples Daily News – April 23, 2015, NAPLES, Fla. – When Dottie Gerrity came to Naples in 1997, one of the first things she wanted to do was to learn more about her new community.Then, she wanted to find the … Continue reading →

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Over 500,000 books distributed!

Books For Collier Kids Posted on March 27, 2015 by userSeptember 1, 2015

First Book celebrates milestone in giving books to Collier kids Florida Weekly – March 19, 2015 First Book-Collier County has distributed more than 500,000 new books to pre-K Head Start children as well as kindergarten, first- and second-grade students in Title 1 … Continue reading →

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Stay at home and donate  

Books For Collier Kids Posted on February 27, 2015 by userSeptember 1, 2015

Florida Weekly – February 26, 2015 First Book–Collier County celebrates the birthday of beloved children’s author Theodor Seuss Geisel (best known as Dr. Seuss) and invites the public to do the same while supporting youth literacy through its annual “Stay at Home … Continue reading →

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Norris Home Furnishings event benefits First Book-Collier County

Books For Collier Kids Posted on January 23, 2015 by userSeptember 1, 2015

Authors at home for third annual Writer’s Domain Florida Weekly – January 22, 2015 Avid readers everywhere are interested in the creative worlds of their favorite authors. What inspires them? Where do they write? Do they surround themselves with items … Continue reading →

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“Mirrors and Windows”

Books For Collier Kids Posted on January 5, 2015 by userJanuary 6, 2015

First Book attracts diverse young readers locally   Did you know that Collier County Public Schools serve a dynamic and diverse population of children? The three main ethnic groups (Hispanic – 47%, White – 37%, and Black – 12%) tell … Continue reading →

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The Writer’s Domain 2015

Books For Collier Kids Posted on December 6, 2014 by userAugust 10, 2015

Join us at the upcoming Writer’s Domain on January 29 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Norris Home Furnishings!

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Sallie Williams named 2014 Fundraising Executive of the Year

Books For Collier Kids Posted on October 28, 2014 by userAugust 24, 2015

Sallie Williams has been selected as the 2014 Fundraising Executive of the Year for Collier County and will be honored with this award at the Association of Fundraising Professionals, Everglades Chapter National Philanthropy Day Celebration. The purpose of National Philanthropy … Continue reading →

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First Book puts books in courthouse waiting room

Books For Collier Kids Posted on September 5, 2014 by userJanuary 10, 2015

Friends of Foster Children of Southwest Florida Help Create New Children’s Waiting Room The Friends of Foster Children of Southwest Florida (FFC), at the request of the Honorable Elizabeth Krier, and under the leadership of Vanessa Estrada, FFC Office and … Continue reading →

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First Book founder honored

Books For Collier Kids Posted on August 27, 2014 by userAugust 10, 2015

Kyle Zimmer, co-founder and CEO of First Book, to be honored by the National Book Foundation as the 2014 Literarian Medalist SEPTEMBER 4, 2014 The Literarian Award, now in its 10th year, honors individuals for a lifetime of achievement in … Continue reading →

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