What Makes Children Frequent Readers: Survey
Scholastic, a global children’s publishing, education and media company, released Thursday results from the fifth edition of the Kids & Family Reading Report, a biannual national survey of children ages 6–17 and their parents exploring their attitudes and behaviors around…
Over 40,000 New Books for Children in Ebola-Affected Liberia
First Book, a nonprofit social enterprise that provides new books to children in need, announced Monday that it will provide 40,000 new books to children in Ebola-affected Liberia. Thanks to financial support from C&S Wholesale Grocers, Lee & Low Books,…
First Book Provides Books to Kids in Need
Kyle Zimmer, president and CEO of First Book, received a Lifetime Collective Impact Award to recognize First Book’s approach and cross-sector collaborations addressing the scarcity of books for children growing up in low-income families. The award was presented Monday by…
“The World Of Finse” Books Launched
Viking Cruises has announced the launch of the new book series, “The World of Finse,” along with the first two installments titled, “Finse’s First Journey” and “Finse Explores Europe.” Written by Karine Hagen, Viking Vice President and daughter of Viking…
Volunteers Provide New Books to Kids in Need
As part of the National Day of Service on Saturday, thousands of volunteers on the National Mall packed 15,000 brand-new books into bags to be distributed to DC-area students. The books, including “Martin’s Big Words: The Life of Dr. Martin…
First Book Gives 100 Mn Books to Kids in Need
First Book, a nonprofit that provides new, high-quality books to children from low-income families, distributed its 100 millionth brand-new book on Thursday, Nov. 15, at Martha’s Table, a community center in Washington D.C. The organization began in 1992 when Kyle…
Empowering Kids to Choose Books
This back to school season, Kellogg’s, together with Scholastic and Walmart are empowering kids to choose books they love to read, encouraging them to read every day at home. With the purchase of two specially marked Kellogg’s products or one…
Reading the Most Loved Children’s Books
The month of March is considered National “March into Literacy” Month, and was created to promote reading among children. Literacy Month and its sponsor, Toys for Tots Literacy Program, work to increase opportunities for economically disadvantaged children by providing them…



















