First Book Charlotte

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.

In a new report released at the World Economic Forum in Davos in early February, Credit Suisse highlighted First Book's ground-breaking work as a prime example of a successful social enterprise. The report, "Investing for Impact: How social entrepreneurship is redefining the meaning of return", from Credit Suisse Research in collaboration with the Schwab Foundation for Social Entrepreneurship, provides the global financial community with insight into the major trends shaping impact investing around the world. First Book is included as one of five organizations providing "innovative yet pragmatic approaches to solving social problems.

Donate Now

By making a donation to First Book, you can provide wonderful new books to children in need. Every $2.50 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...

First Book-Charlotte

Save the Date for our 2012 Spring Gala

May 18th 7-11pm | Providence Country Club | Black-Tie Optional