Informed by experts and extensive research, these free resources from First Book's Accelerator™ save you time and offer actionable steps you can take today to support the kids and teens in your community.

Changemaking is the idea that, in collaboration with others, every person can apply creative solutions to address problems in their communities. Use this helpful, introductory resource to learn how you can incorporate this mindset into your teaching or program.

Grieving is a process that unfolds differently for everyone, and this guide offers concrete tips, strategies, and steps you can take to support K - 12 students with the power of books.

Want to talk about race but not sure where to start? Discover resources to help support your anti-bias, antiracist work and facilitate conversations with your students—from quick tips and best practices to help you get started to lesson plans and tools to help you dig deeper.

Use this confidential self-assessment to discover where you may hold unconscious bias and learn strategies to reduce its impact. Explore your personal story and gain perspective with this powerful tool.

Want great ideas on how to promote respect and empathy among your students? First Book members from across the US share their lesson plans, tips, and recommendations in this first-of-its-kind toolkit!

Use this calendar to celebrate diversity and inclusion with your students during the 2021–2022 school year. Created in response to member feedback, this diversity-themed calendar highlights month-long observances, religious holidays, and dates of cultural, historical, and inclusive significance.

Learn how childhood trauma affects a student's ability to learn, best practices to support their development, the importance of educator self-care, and more in this expert-informed toolkit.

Explore information about how changing weather patterns and increasing temperatures affect specific communities and industries throughout the country as well as activities for students and links to additional climate change lessons and resources.

This accessible resource, informed by questions and concerns from First Book educators, explains the history and science behind the COVID-19 vaccines and addresses common myths.

Need funds? Use this toolkit to learn quick and creative ways to secure funding. Templates, check-lists, and even a calculator are included to help you get the funds you need to support your students.