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Kyle Zimmer @KyleFirstBook

Award-winning social entrepreneur, CEO of @FirstBook furthering educational equity with the collective voice of educators serving kids in need, ages 0-18.

Joined June 2012
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Kyle Zimmer@KyleFirstBook
1 Sep 2022
To deliver educator-driven systemic change to further #education #equity, @FirstBook asks #Educators what they need, and works hand-in-hand with publishers, resource developers and leading experts to create, refine, package and deliver the resources most needed to fuel #learning.
First Book
@FirstBook
1 Sep 2022
Exciting news! Our Network of educators crossed a significant milestone: 550K members! 🎉 Learn more about Tamika. the 550,000th educator to join our Network, in our latest blog post. - bit.ly/3Rs3pWD
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The @librarycongress is a national treasure!
Carla Hayden@LibnOfCongress
23 Oct 2024
DO MORE at the @librarycongress: See more, hear more, play more, dance more and learn more. Come join us in-person and online.
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Kyle Zimmer retweeted
American Library Association@ALALibrary
30 Sep 2024
We had a blast at The Banned Wagon's stop in Chicago! Check out the list of communities they're visiting in October ➡️ sites.prh.com/banned-books-m… Thank you to @penguinrandom and partners @UABookBans, @LtlFreeLibrary, @firstbook! #UniteAgainstBookBans #FreePeopleReadFreely
Volunteers manning the Banned Wagon ham it up for the camera as they prepare to distribute books.

ALT Volunteers manning the Banned Wagon ham it up for the camera as they prepare to distribute books.

A group of children and adults pose with smiles holding the books they received from the Banned Wagon.

ALT A group of children and adults pose with smiles holding the books they received from the Banned Wagon.

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We Need Diverse Books@diversebooks
8 Oct 2024
In response to the devastation wrought by Hurricane Helene, WNDB Is committing $10,000 in emergency funds for diverse writers, creatives, and educators who have been financially impacted by the hurricane. To apply, follow the link below ⬇️ 🚨 bit.ly/WNDB-emergency
A blue promotional graphic that says, “Emergency Grants” in bold white text, followed by the illustration of a blaring siren. White text in the lower half of the graphic says, “Diverse writers, creatives, and educators who have been financially impacted by Hurricane Helene, apply for an Emergency Grant today!” At the bottom of the graphic are two arrows on either side, pointing inwards towards a search bar that contains the URL “bit.ly/WNDB-emergency”

ALT A blue promotional graphic that says, “Emergency Grants” in bold white text, followed by the illustration of a blaring siren. White text in the lower half of the graphic says, “Diverse writers, creatives, and educators who have been financially impacted by Hurricane Helene, apply for an Emergency Grant today!” At the bottom of the graphic are two arrows on either side, pointing inwards towards a search bar that contains the URL “bit.ly/WNDB-emergency”

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If this doesn't make you smile, I don't know what will. Spectacular!
The Figen
@TheFigen_
3 Oct 2024
Vivaldi's “The Four Seasons” performed by the children of the Goede Hoop Marimba Band, South Africa.
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Unite Against Book Bans@UABookBans
23 Sep 2024
If you believe that: Reading is critical to democracy. Books help us understand complex issues. Parents shouldn't make decisions for other parents' children. Youth deserve to see themselves in books. Take action & #UniteAgainstBookBans: uniteagainstbookbans.org/tak… #BannedBooksWeek
On a black background is the Unite Against Book Bans logo and the text: Raise your voice. Join the movement. #UniteAgainstBookBans. UniteAgainstBookBans.org.

ALT On a black background is the Unite Against Book Bans logo and the text: Raise your voice. Join the movement. #UniteAgainstBookBans. UniteAgainstBookBans.org.

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American Library Association@ALALibrary
23 Sep 2024
The @penguinrandom Banned Wagon, in partnership with @UABookBans, @LtlFreeLibrary & @FirstBook, is visiting libraries & bookstores throughout the Midwest and South during Sept. & Oct. Check out the full schedule ➡️sites.prh.com/banned-books-m… #BannedBooksWeek

Sam Helmick@GeometricRabbit
23 Sep 2024
Honored to share Iowa’s history with the Library Bill of Rights and our commitment to ensure #FreePeopleReadFreely at the @PenguinBooks Banned Wagon event at @beaverdalebooks! We rededicated ourselves to safeguarding access to information and opportunity for all! #freadom
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Tune in if you can and support the #FreedomToRead!
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Thank you to @PRHSecondaryEd for the opportunity to join the Banned Wagon with you! @FirstBook champions everyone's freedom to #read! #BannedBooksWeek
Penguin Random House Secondary Education@PRHSecondaryEd
16 Sep 2024
The Banned Wagon—powered by @penguinrandom and in partnership with @UABookBans, @LtlFreeLibrary, & @FirstBook is visiting 9 libraries and bookstores in communities across the Midwest and the South being impacted by book banning and censorship. Read more: sites.prh.com/banned-books-m…
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Unite Against Book Bans@UABookBans
23 Sep 2024
📚 It's #BannedBooksWeek! Let’s #UniteAgainstBookBans and be #FreedBetweenTheLines. Find data, activities, and graphics about frequently challenged books and the freedom to read, and learn how to take action for #LetFreedomReadDay on Saturday, 9/28 ➡️ ala.org/bbooks/banned
Freed Between the Lines. ALA American Library Association. Banned Books Week. Sept. 22-28, 2024. ALA.org/BBooks.

ALT Freed Between the Lines. ALA American Library Association. Banned Books Week. Sept. 22-28, 2024. ALA.org/BBooks.

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Calling all #book lovers! If you've dreamt of creating a bookmobile to spread the joy of #Reading in underserved neighborhoods, this webinar is for you. Wed., Sept. 18 at 11:00 a.m. ET, hosted by the National Book Access Association. Register here: nationalbookaccess.org/event…
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Congratulations to all of this year's winning organizations! @FirstBook is cheering you on!
Library of Congress
@librarycongress
9 Sep 2024
We are proud to announce that 24 organizations were awarded the 2024 Library of Congress Literacy Awards on International Literacy Day! 📚 Check out this 🧵 to learn about how winners across the globe are working to expand literacy & promote reading!
Photos of children from the Te Rūnanga Nui o Ngā Kura Kaupapa Māori Inc. (Kislak Family Foundation Prize)

ALT Photos of children from the Te Rūnanga Nui o Ngā Kura Kaupapa Māori Inc. (Kislak Family Foundation Prize)
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Hooray, Mrs. Neil! So glad we can help the sports lovers in your class get books that they will read. Thanks for being part of the @FirstBook community!! @eliseneill #kidlit #Reading
eliseneill@eliseneill
30 Aug 2024
My students said, "Mrs. Neill, can you get more sports books?" Yes I can! Thanks to @FirstBook @FirstBookMarket #steam #classroomlibrary
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American Library Association@ALALibrary
8 Sep 2024
Call for nominations! The Eleanor Roosevelt Center wants to hear from those most affected by book bans. Nominate a living author whose book advances human rights and has been challenged or banned. Sept. 30th deadline. Learn more at: ervk.org/banned-books/ #UniteAgainstBookBans
The Eleanor Roosevelt Banned Book Awards call for nominations. (Eleanor Roosevelt pictured)

ALT The Eleanor Roosevelt Banned Book Awards call for nominations. (Eleanor Roosevelt pictured)

Eleanor Roosevelt Banned Book Awards: Launched by the Eleanor Roosevelt Center in 2024, the Eleanor Roosevelt Award for Bravery in Literature celebrates authors and books that advance human rights amid rising book bans and censorship. The award reflects Eleanor Roosevelt's dedication to literacy and intellectual freedom.

ALT Eleanor Roosevelt Banned Book Awards: Launched by the Eleanor Roosevelt Center in 2024, the Eleanor Roosevelt Award for Bravery in Literature celebrates authors and books that advance human rights amid rising book bans and censorship. The award reflects Eleanor Roosevelt's dedication to literacy and intellectual freedom.

In the spirit of Eleanor Roosevelt, we want to hear the voices of those most affected by book bans. Please use the link below to nominate a living author whose book advances human rights and has been challenged or banned,

ALT In the spirit of Eleanor Roosevelt, we want to hear the voices of those most affected by book bans. Please use the link below to nominate a living author whose book advances human rights and has been challenged or banned,

4. Keep in Touch! To learn more about the Banned Book Awards, visit ervk.org/banned-books Follow the Eleanor Roosevelt Center to stay up-to-date with the latest on awardees and information about the 2025 ceremony/ Instagram: @eleanorrooseveltcenter Facebook: @theeleanorrooseveltcenter TikTok: @eleanorrooseveltcenter LinkedIn: @eleanorrooseveltcenter

ALT 4. Keep in Touch! To learn more about the Banned Book Awards, visit ervk.org/banned-books Follow the Eleanor Roosevelt Center to stay up-to-date with the latest on awardees and information about the 2025 ceremony/ Instagram: @eleanorrooseveltcenter Facebook: @theeleanorrooseveltcenter TikTok: @eleanorrooseveltcenter LinkedIn: @eleanorrooseveltcenter

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Spectacular! We can't wait!
Amanda Gorman
@TheAmandaGorman
7 Sep 2024
I am so excited to announce my newest picture book, GIRLS ON THE RISE, with illustrations by the amazing @LoveisWise_ . This book is based on a poem I wrote a few years ago, and celebrates the power we have when we dare to raise our voices. I hope GIRLS ON THE RISE will inspire young readers and their families everywhere and I cannot wait for you to read it! 💛 GIRLS ON THE RISE is available for preorder now at penguinrandomhouse.com/books… and comes out on January 7, 2025 from @penguinkids
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Love this!
Kevin Dalton@Kdalton250
27 Aug 2024
Literacy is the key to a successful community. Back by popular demand TFT prepares to distribute kids books at the 2024 Labor Day parade. Be there! @AFTunion @FirstBook @OFTunion
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.@FirstBook is grateful for our partnership with @KendraScott! Together, we're helping kids start off the school year with brand new books!! Check out these smiles! #reading #literacy #kidlit #books
Dr. Onica L. Mayers@O_L_Mayers
9 Aug 2024
Imagine going to meet your teacher and getting to choose 6 books to take home! That’s what happened to more than 600 @AliefISD students thanks to @KendraScott @FirstBook. Your donation of more than 5000 books will instill a love for reading @Best_Bulldogs. #BacktoSchool2024
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Our friends at @bookharvestnc have created a terrific session for @SXSWEDU 2025 - and invited yours truly to be among the panelists. Please VOTE for our session panelpicker.sxsw.com/vote/14…. Voting is open from now through August 18. #SXSWEDU #literacy #Reading #books #earlyyears
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Our thanks to @rweingarten and @AFTunion and all the locals for this amazing partnership with @FirstBook to provide 10 million books - and 10 million smiles - to kids and families! Books can change lives; and our work together strengthens schools and communities!
AFT@AFTunion
21 May 2024
Listen to the latest episode of our Union Talk podcast! In this episode, AFT prez @rweingarten @kylefirstbook and Brant from AFT Massachusetts celebrate giving away 10 million books and the power of reading. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcas…
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On May 20, Unite Against Book Bans is holding a free webinar on how to challenge book bans - with the American Library Association. Learn more and register using this link: uniteagainstbookbans.org/fre…

Free Webinar: Challenging Book Bans in Critical Times

Join a free webinar on May 20 to learn about new resources, data, and developments that can support your work in the fight against censorship.

uniteagainstbookbans.org
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On Sat., @AFTunion and @FirstBook celebrated our 10 MILLIONTH book distributed together, by handing out books in NYC with @UFT. Thanks to @WNBC for coming to highlight the book joy! #kidlit #reading #books
AFT@AFTunion
12 May 2024
"Reading is the way that all of our children and adults—don't exclude the grown-ups—can discover about the world that they live in. And more importantly, learn about who and what they are." — Darryl McDaniels (@kingdmc) at yesterday's 10 Million Books event in NYC. @FirstBook
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