Imagine taking the leap from practicing attorney to wanting to start a literacy non-profit. Seems pretty scary right?

Well, that' exactly what Kyle Zimmer did in 1992 just before co-founding First Book.

Fast forward to 2025, First book serves 6.5 million children each year through its network of more than 600,000 members – teachers, practitioners, and other dedicated adults who are working and volunteering in the lives of kids in need. Since its founding in 1992, First Book has distributed 250 million books and educational resources, with a retail value of more than $2 billion. Today, First Book is growing – to support 1 million more educators and reach all 27 million children in need.

About Kyle:Kyle Zimmer is the Co-founder, President, and CEO of First Book, an award-winning, nonprofit social enterprise furthering educational opportunities for children in low-income communities across the United States. First Book currently serves 6.5 million children each year through its network of more than 600,000 members – teachers, practitioners, and other dedicated adults who are working and volunteering in the lives of kids in need. Since its founding in 1992, First Book has distributed 250 million books and educational resources, with a retail value of more than $2 billion. Today, First Book is growing – to support 1 million more educators and reach all 27 million children in need.Donate, support, and learn more by visiting https://firstbook.org/support-us/