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First Book

First Book is a nonprofit organization established in 1992 that aims to provide educational resources to children from low-income communities. The organization works to eliminate barriers to education by distributing books and other learning materials to educators and programs serving underserved populations.

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First Book
Formation1992
FounderKyle Zimmer
Peter Gold
Elizabeth Arky
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Websitefirstbook.org

First Book is a nonprofit organization established in 1992 that aims to provide educational resources to children from low-income communities. The organization works to eliminate barriers to education by distributing books and other learning materials to educators and programs serving underserved populations.

History

First Book was founded in 1992 by Kyle Zimmer,1 Peter Gold, and Elizabeth Arky in Washington, D.C. Zimmer, serve as the organization's President and CEO.23

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References

References

  1. Frederick, Denver (2017-02-01). "Kyle Zimmer, Co-Founder and CEO of First Book, Joins Denver Frederick". Denver Frederick. Retrieved 2025-11-05.
  2. "Schwab Foundation for Social Entrepreneurship, Awardees: Kyle Zimmer". Retrieved 2025-01-09.
  3. "Kyle Jacqueline Zimmer - World Economic Forum". Retrieved 2025-01-09.
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