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Students bring so much more than academic needs into the classroom, and supporting their well-being is essential to helping them learn and thrive.

At First Book, we connect educators with resources and practical strategies to support student mental health, from creating welcoming learning environments to building healthy habits in the classroom.

For Mental Health Awareness Month, we’re sharing the tools and resources available to help educators support student well-being every day.

👉 Learn more here: https://tinyurl.com/hu3su7hr

We’re excited to share some more big news from First Book’s partnership with The Moth!

Educators and other youth-serving professionals now have access to The Art of Storytelling: A Five-Part Educator Series created by The Moth—a global leader in the art and craft of storytelling.

This series, available on the First Book Community Platform, is for you if you are:
- Curious about how to craft and deliver an engaging personal story
- Interested in how storytelling can strengthen your connection with students
- Motivated to learn storytelling techniques you can bring back to your classroom or program

If you complete the course, you’ll have the opportunity for live personalized story coaching from The Moth’s inspiring teaching artists.
👉 Watch it now: https://bit.ly/3RDppTv

Thank you to all of the teachers who have dedicated their lives to shaping the minds of future generations!

Do you have a teacher who made a big impact on your life? Nominate them and share your story using on Instagram and tag them! They’ll have a chance to win First Book Marketplace credits*, thanks to C&S Family of Companies, including Grocers Supply, Hansen Distribution Group, The Davidson Specialty Food Group and SpartanNash®.

(NOTE: Comments DO NOT count as entries. It must be an Instagram Post)

*Educators can be nominated until May 17 at 11:59PM. Recipients will be randomly selected and contacted the week of May 29. In order to receive the credit, educators must be a registered member of First Book. No purchase or payment of any kind is necessary to enter or win. Recipients will ONLY be contacted by First Book's official Instagram account. Please report and block any fraudulent accounts. The hashtag “ ” can be used on Instagram to enter. By using the hashtag to enter, you grant First Book permission to use the content of your entry for promotional purposes. By liking, commenting, or using the hashtag, you enter and agree that this promotion is in no way associated with, administered by, or endorsed by Meta/LinkedIn; and acknowledge a complete release of Meta/LinkedIn by your participation. By entering you agree to release and hold harmless First Book and any of its affiliates or any party acting on its behalf of all liability. First Book shall not be held responsible for any damage that may occur, directly or indirectly, whether or not it is caused by negligence.