Big Plans for 2012!

Please go to the link posted below to read about First Book's BIG plans for the year!


The article was written by First Book President and co-founder, Kyle Zimmer!

"We've come so far together, and have made so much progress, but there's more to be done. Join us!

-Donate: Every $2.50 pays for a brand-new, high-quality book for a child in need.

-Volunteer: Work with other members of your community to get books to local schools and programs.

-Spread the word: If you know a teacher, librarian or volunteer who works with kids from low-income families,

in any kind of program, help get them signed up with First Book. We've got books for them!"

Read the entire article at www.blog.firstbook.org:

Creating Success Stories for 20 Years

Please Comment!

I want to hear from YOU!

I just added a new capability on my blog, in which you can leave your thoughts, opinions, and ideas! I want to give this new opportunity to my readers, so that we can share with one another! I would love to hear about how First Book has possibly benefited your school and/or child, news in literacy, among many other topics. Please also feel free to post any questions you may have for me!

Just simply click the "comments" button at the bottom of each blog post, and leave your comment.
You can also e-mail me for direct contact at jst161@msstate.edu!

Thank you friends!

Happy Birthday Mary Ann Mobley!

For those of you who know me, you know that one of my idols is Mary Ann Mobley.
Mary Ann Mobley, among her many other accomplishments, is a former Miss Mississippi and was crowned Miss America 1958!
She is a true representative of what the Miss America Organization is all about:
Service, Scholarship, Style and Success!

Happy Birthday Miss America 1958, Mary Ann Mobley!

New Shop to Support Products!

Speaking of First Book's Blog, www.blog.firstbook.org, I read about this great opportunity to support First Book, and had to share!

Searching for that perfect gift for birthdays, graduations and other special occasions? Then check out First Book's new line of "Shop to Support" products!

You can purchase great and affordable gifts for your friends and loved ones, and a portion of proceeds go to support First Book!

For more information, go to this link below:

New Shop to Support Products!

A Beauty Queen’s Passion for Literacy

Exciting news!

I was given the great honor and privilege to serve as a guest blogger for First Book's national blog!

Click the link below to view my post:

A Beauty Queen’s Passion for Literacy

I encourage each of you to read First book's blog at www.blog.firstbook.org on a regular basis! It is a great way to stay up to date on all of the good and exciting things that First Book is doing!