May 22, 2018 New York City’s activists have led the way in enacting meaningful change at the city, state, national and even international level. The Puffin Foundation is proud to have commissioned an extraordinary new book chronicling the city’s activist history. Written by noted scholar Steve Jaffe with a forward by acclaimed historian Eric Foner, the book is richly...
MEDIA ADVISORY National Academy of Public Administration To Host Panel on First Anniversary of President’s Management Agenda Event Will Feature Senior Administration Officials, Release of NAPA Book Post Date: February 22, 2019 WASHINGTON, DC – The National Academy of Public Administration will host an event on the first anniversary of the President’s Management...
National Academy of Public Administration Hosts Event on First Anniversary of President’s Management Agenda Senior Administration Officials Discuss PMA, New Academy Book on PMA Post Date: March 20, 2019 WASHINGTON, DC – The National Academy of Public Administration today hosted an event in recognition of the first anniversary of the President’s Management Agenda...
National Academy of Public Administration Hosts Forum on Artificial Intelligence and its Impact on Public Administration Event Featured Senior White House Official and Release of New Academy Book Post Date: April 18, 2019 WASHINGTON, DC – The National Academy of Public Administration today hosted a forum on artificial intelligence (AI) and released a new Academy...
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Nutrition researcher and New York Times bestselling author Neal Barnard, MD, introduces a plan that traps, tames, and burns calories for easy and permanent weight loss in his new book, The Power Foods Diet. Dr. Barnard shows that certain foods actually cause weight loss, like a weight-loss medication without a prescription. The Power Foods Diet, by...
Content warning: This review contains mentions of sexual violence. “I contemplated whether I would write about you now that you are dead.” — George M. Johnson It is the summer of 2006. I’m sitting on the eve of my childhood—which is the porch of my friend Melanie’s house—wondering what we’re going to do tonight. Maybe watch the Dallas...
We are thrilled to announce the incredible news of the renewed partnership between the Guru Krupa Foundation and First Book! Thanks to the Foundation’s generous grant, First Book, a nonprofit social enterprise dedicated to ensuring equal access to quality education for children living in under resourced communities, will be able to provide educators in New York City...
More than 1,500 educators report on book bans and the damaging impact they are having on teacher morale and student learning WASHINGTON, D.C. (October 3, 2023) – In a new study released by First Book Research & Insights, educators report that the national conversation around book challenges and bans is negatively impacting their classrooms, profession, and...
The New York Times Communities Fund continues the legacy of “The Neediest Cases Fund” by supporting local, national and global nonprofits that provide direct support to under-resourced and over-burdened people NEW YORK (Nov. 14, 2023) — Today, The New York Times Communities Fund announced that First Book will be featured in this year’s annual campaign. First Book...