BooksFirst

Books First delivered a full carload of fabulous books today to Tilton Elementary School in West Garfield Park. Is there a better activity than reading a good book on a frigid winter day?

A major announcement:

After almost a decade, it is time for BooksFirst! to close.

With only volunteers, and zero funding, BooksFirst! has succeeded in collecting and delivering over 75k kids' book to 62 Chicago Public Schools in desperate need of them.

We are grateful for every educator and every heartfelt supporter of Chicago's children for their big hearts and their generosity.

Please continue to use your kindness and empathy to help children in whatever way you can...be it volunteering at an underserved school, doing a book drive for a school without a library, or collecting warm winter gear for them.

One caring adult can change a child's life...

one book can ignite a lifelong love of reading...

one warm coat can help a child go to school.

We wish all of you happiness.

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Finally, someone said it.

Dear Chicago Friends:

We have 9 weeks in which to decide whether or not BooksFirst! will continue.

Covid hit us really hard. We lost all our Transport Angels as well as our contact at CPS who introduced us to schools.

For us to continue we need:

Chicago schools tht needs books.

Transport Angels who are willing to pick up books from our northside locations and take them to schools.

If you can help, please e-mail us at [email protected]

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Children's Books About Protecting Animals:

Our Animal Neighbors: Compassion for Every Furry, Slimy, Prickly Creature on Earth
By Matthieu Ricard (Author), Jason Gruhl (Author), Becca Hall (Illustrator)
Ages 4-8
"A story about the fundamental connection between animals and people and how we can treat all of Earth's creatures with compassion and empathy."

Dear Children Of The Earth
By Schim Schimmel (Author)
Ages 5-8
"Dear Children of the Earth begins a remarkable letter from Mother Earth asking for help from children everywhere. She writes to express her love for each and every child and asks for their love and appreciation in return. In her own words, and with all of her heart, Mother Earth enfolds children with love and entrusts them with her protection."