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 →
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 →
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 →
A benefit for literacy will be hosted by the Pi Beta Phi Alumnae Club of Naples, with proceeds going to First Book-Collier County and the Pi Beta Phi Literacy Fund. The event will be held from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. … 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 →
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 →
