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Why Give Disadvantaged Children a Dr. Seuss Book?

Books For Collier Kids Posted on February 17, 2014 by userMay 16, 2023

The First Book-Collier County program, a local nonprofit encouraging literacy among our disadvantaged young children, will once again celebrate the March 2 birthday of Theodore Geisel, known to millions worldwide as Dr. Seuss, with a “Stay at Home and Read” … Continue reading →

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Writer’s Domain at Norris Home Furnishings

Books For Collier Kids Posted on January 6, 2014 by userMay 16, 2023

Writer’s domain:  Authors sign their books in lairs that model their writing Staff Reports Monday, January 6, 2014 – Naples Daily News Avid readers everywhere are interested in the creative world of their favorite authors. What inspires them? Where do … Continue reading →

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First Book-Collier County is True North!

Books For Collier Kids Posted on January 5, 2014 by userFebruary 17, 2014

Lois Bolin, First Book-Collier County board member, discusses “true north”–the key to success and fulfillment–and how it relates to First Book-Collier County in the January 2014 edition of Life in Naples. Click here to read the full article.

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The Gift of Reading – Best Books to Give Kids This Holiday Season

Books For Collier Kids Posted on December 27, 2013 by userFebruary 13, 2014

Two early education experts offer recommendations for books to give the children on your list this holiday season. Inside Pelican Bay – November 2013 by Mary Polizzotto, Ph.D., and Deborah Shaver, M.Ed. Community contributors Holidays are a wonderful time to … Continue reading →

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First Book featured as CCSD Partner

Books For Collier Kids Posted on December 12, 2013 by adminAugust 25, 2015

First Book-Collier County was recently featured on the Collier County School District website as a Featured Partner for the thousands of books distributed to children living in poverty who attend Collier County Schools. Click here to read the full story.

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First Book-Collier County co-founder brings reading into children’s lives

Books For Collier Kids Posted on November 14, 2013 by userNovember 27, 2013

Joanne Wyss co-founded First Book-Collier County in 2005 and has served as its chair ever since. She saw the need when she and her husband, Karl, were tutoring pre-K children at Manatee Elementary School. They quickly discovered that most of the children … Continue reading →

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Debby Shaver honored as top volunteer

Books For Collier Kids Posted on November 10, 2013 by userAugust 24, 2015

First Book-Collier County is proud to announce that Debby Shaver, book distribution co-chair, was named a 2013 Distinguished Volunteer by the Association of Fundraising Professionals, Everglades Chapter. Ms. Shaver was recognized during the National Philanthropy Day Celebration at 5:30 p.m., … Continue reading →

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First Book’s “Stories for All Project” Lobbies for Kid Lit Diversity

Books For Collier Kids Posted on November 9, 2013 by userNovember 10, 2013

Kid Lit Diversity!  First Book has made significant strides this summer toward its new goal of dramatically expanding the market for diversity in children’s literature, its president and CEO Kyle Zimmer tells School Library Journal. Through its unprecedented launch this spring of “The … Continue reading →

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FIRST READS – Charity provides books to kids

Books For Collier Kids Posted on March 9, 2013 by adminMarch 9, 2013

When Joanne Wyss and her husband, Karl, were tutoring pre-K children at Manatee Elementary in Naples, they were shocked to discover that most children from low-income families had almost no books in their homes. Click here to read the full … Continue reading →

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Delivering their “First Books”

Books For Collier Kids Posted on March 6, 2013 by adminMay 16, 2023

One hundred Habitat for Humanity families received personal libraries thanks to a collaboration among four Collier County organizations—First Book-Collier County, Christ Child Society of Naples, Notre Dame Club of Naples and Habitat for Humanity of Collier County. Click here or … Continue reading →

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