South Bay/LA First Book (Long Beach, CA)

First Book provides new books to children in need addressing one of the most important factors affecting literacy -- access to books.

First Book works through existing community programs and literacy efforts to provide a steady stream of new free or low cost books to elevate educational programming and improve access to reading materials.

First Book grants unprecedented access to new books to programs serving children in need.

Established in 2001, First Book South Bay/LA is working hard to bring the magic of books to the South Bay and has already distributed over 250,000 books.