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First Bank Book Club

We’re sparking a love of reading through book giveaways, author visits to schools, and literary events.
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Book Club. For kids and the love of reading.

Connecting students to authors and books.

Since 2022, the First Bank Book Club has been helping to boost literacy rates in the Carolinas. We’re bringing writers of award-winning children’s books to public elementary schools and after-school programs for author days featuring fun and discussions. The school library, as well as each child in the hosting grade, will receive a copy of the book.

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If you’re an educator or nonprofit in North or South Carolina, you can join in the fun.
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Award-Winning Authors

In the 2022-2023 school year, we brought some of the best-selling authors to schools to make an impact on young readers. Students participated in Q&A sessions and took home a copy of each author’s book.
Dhonielle Clayton headshot Dhonielle Clayton The Marvellers (Marvellerverse, 1)
Kelly Yang headshot Kelly Yang Key Player (Front Desk #4)
Christina Diaz Gonzalez headshot Christina Diaz Gonzalez Invisible: A Graphic Novel
Kimberly Wilson A Penny’s Worth
Stacy McAnulty headshot Stacy McAnulty Blood! More than Just a Vampire Drink
Shelia Turnage Island of Spies
Christina Soontornat headshot Christina Soontornat The Last Mapmaker
Jo Watson Hackl headshot Jo Watson Hackl Smack Dab in the Middle of Maybe
A collection of images showing author Kelly Yang's visit to a school for First Bank Book Club
Book Club In Action
Kelly Yang visiting Piney Grove and Alderman Road Elementary Schools to give students her newest book, “Key Player”.
A collection of images showing author Kimberly Wilson's visit to a school for First Bank Book Club
Book Club In Action
Author Kimberly Wilson gets elementary school students excited about her book, “A Penny’s Worth.” Each student took home a signed copy.
A collection of images showing author Alan Gratz's visit to a school for First Bank Book Club
Book Club In Action
New York Times bestseller Alan Gratz speaks to Highfalls Elementary and Southern Pines Middle Schools about his latest historical thriller, “Heroes.”
A collection of images showing author Tami Charles' visit to a school for First Bank Book Club
Book Club In Action
Best-selling author Tami Charles shares “We Are Here” with students, a book of empowering tales in the Black community.
A collage of images depicting authors Trinity Bursey, Debbie Rigaud, and Christine Platt at schools for First Bank Book Club
Book Club In Action
Authors Trinity Bursey, Debbie Rigaud, and Christine Platt share their books with eager young readers.

Book Club Members

Working with our nonprofit partners, we’re able to purchase books at a discount for students and schools, and coordinate author visits and book‑related events.
Logos for Bookmarks.
A literary arts nonprofit, Bookmarks brings people of all ages together with books and authors who educate, inspire, challenge, and entertain to cultivate community. Through its outreach programs, a book festival, and a bookstore, tens of thousands of students are impacted annually.
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Logo for Authors in Moore Schools.
A North Carolina-based literary nonprofit, AIMS coordinates book events that bring students, parents, schools, communities, and authors together to promote the love of reading. With its literary connections, AIMS also helps us recruit best-selling authors to visit our schools.
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