Company Profile
First Book
Company Overview
First Book transforms the lives of children in need. Through a sustainable, market-driven model, First Book is creating equal access to quality education — making everything from brand new, high quality books and educational resources, to sports equipment, winter coats, snacks, and more – affordable to its member network of more than 400,000 educators who exclusively serve kids in need.
Company History
First Book (https://firstbook.org) believes that education offers children the best possible path out of poverty. Since 1992, First Book has distributed more than 175 million books and educational materials to children from low-income families. Reaching 5 million children from birth to age 18 annually, First Book has built the country’s largest and fastest growing network of educators serving kids in need.
A recognized leader in social enterprise, First Book harnesses the power of the private sector to advance social change. First Book has also been highlighted for its innovation and impact by the Schwab Foundation for Social Entrepreneurship, the World Economic Forum and in case studies at Columbia Business School, Wharton Business School, the Yale School of Management, and the London School of Economics. Finally, Charity Navigator recently awarded First Book its highest rating, including a perfect score for Accountability & Transparency.
Notable Accomplishments / Recognition
-Partnering with Disney for the Magic of Storytelling Campaign resulting in millions of books being donated to children in need.
-A network of over 400,000 members
-EY Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2017 Mid-Atlantic Award
-The Campaign for Grade-Level Reading Pacesetter Honors
-The National Book Foundation’s 2014 Literarian Award
Benefits
Work in a creative, innovative and fun environment where you can use your talents to advance the availability of books to children in need!