First Book Explained

First Book
Formation:	1992
Founder:	Kyle Zimmer Peter Gold Elizabeth Arky
Location:	Washington, D.C., and Toronto, Ontario, Canada

First Book is a nonprofit distributor charity organization established in 1992. First Book's mission is stated as "First Book is dedicated to ensuring that all children, regardless of their background they can succeed, by removing barriers to equitable education."^[1] First Book distributes books through its Marketplace as well as through other programs and initiatives.

History

Kyle Zimmer, President and CEO, founded First Book with Peter Gold and Elizabeth Arky in 1992.

Notes and References

1. Web site: Maughan . Shannon . March 4, 2022 . First Book Charts New Growth . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240116123103/https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/childrens/childrens-industry-news/article/88688-first-book-charts-new-growth.html . January 16, 2024 . Publisher Weekly.