First Book

We love seeing moments like this in our community!

With help from First Book and the LEGO Group, this retiring librarian made sure every student at one school went home with books and nearly five pounds of LEGOs each, keeping learning going at home.

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The Lego Librarian Students at Givens Elementary School in Webster Groves got a very special parting gift from Library Media Specialist Kendall Olsen, who retired in May after 24 years with the Webster

Many children, especially those living in low-income communities, risk losing reading skills over the summer. Without access to books at home or nearby, it can be difficult to continue reading outside of the classroom.

This loss, often called the “summer slide,” can put kids at a disadvantage when they return to school in the fall.

First Book works to ensure kids have books of their own to read all summer long—and your support helps make that possible.

👉 Give today to give kids the tools they need to return to school ready to learn: https://bit.ly/4uHjtHb