First Book Organization--gives low income kids free books

First Book gives low income children a chance to read and own new books. This organization has been around since 1992. First Book has distributed over 50 million books nation wide in over 3,000 communities.

***A personal note here--We have 2 in my neck of the woods and they both came in this week to the store I work at and were able to purchase many books for the children to enjoy thanks to our wonderful customers this past Christmas. Borders, Inc. and Waldenbooks raised 1.1 million dollars during the 2007 Christmas season. This was the third year that First Book and Borders, Inc. teamed up to raise money. To any of my local Waldenbooks customers that donated I thank you from all of us.***

First Book is looking to go international.

If you go to their website there are tabs for donating, getting involved, receiving books, corporate involvement and more. You can learn the full story of the company and some of the goals they have in mind.


http://www.firstbook.org/site/c.lwKYJ8NVJvF/b.674095/k.CC09/Home.htm


http://www.bordersstores.com/features/world.jsp?file=waldenlocator

http://www.bordersstores.com/index.jsp