First Book Charlotte

Our 2011 Spring Gala was a Success!

Thank you to all the friends of Frist Book-Charlotte who helped to make this year's gala our best ever! More details to follow...please check back for the final results.

All proceeds of the evening will benefit children through the local programs that First Book-Charlotte partners with to provide children from low income families with the opportunity to read and own their first new books.

Welcome to First Book-Charlotte

Books stir the senses, inspire the imagination, and spark a love of reading that can last a lifetime.

Access to books is essential to reading development, yet many children from low-income families have no books at home or in the childcare centers they attend. There are millions of children waiting for your help.

Donate Now

By making a donation to First Book, you can provide wonderful new books to children in need. Every $2.00 donation buys a new book for a child in need. All donations are tax-deductible. We are able to accept a minimum online donation of $5.00... More...

Get Involved

There are many different ways to support the efforts of First Book- Charlotte in our communities. In hundreds of communities across the country, First Book volunteers are helping to bring the magic of books to children in need. More...

Receive Books

The primary goal of First Book is to work with existing community literacy programs to distribute new books to children who, for economic reasons, have little or no access to books. Your program may be eligible to receive a book grant... More...