Disney and Lucasfilm Publishing Support the Next Generation of Readers with Star Wars Reads By Investing.com

Annual collaborations with non-profits incl The First Book brings the power of books to underserved communities

NEW YORK, October 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Throughout October, Disney again Lucasfilm Publishing they work together The First Booka non-profit organization dedicated to educational equity, and other non-profit organizations of the 13th year Star Wars™ It's reading month, a celebration that brings the power of books and storytelling to the next generation of storytellers. This year, star Wars It studies activities that focus on supporting underserved communities across the country by providing book donations and assistance from Disney VoluntEARS, as well as classroom supplies and equipment. Participants will have exciting opportunities to interact with the authors of star Wars books.

“Books, comics, and magazines are an invaluable and timeless way for students around the world to immerse themselves in the joys of a galaxy far, far away. Together star Wars It also studies organizations such as The First BookBlue Star Families and New York Edge, we can share the joy of learning with fans of all ages,” said Michael Siglaincreative director, Lucasfilm Publishing.

Lucasfilm Publishing again The First Book will kick off the celebration with a live streaming event available on it The first book A network of over 600,000 teachers, professionals and volunteers serving students in underserved communities. Disney Publishing will donate nearly 60,000 books nationwide, through donations to schools and community events run by non-profit organizations The first book The network. At these events, children will be invited to choose their favorite books, incl star Wars articles, read and take home for free. More star Wars Learning offerings include an activity kit with games, puzzles and trivia that appear RH (NYSE: ) Children's BooksInsight Editions, DK, Abrams, Random House Worlds, Books of Chronicles, Thunder Bay Press and National Geographic Kids.

star Wars Learning events include:

• Live streaming event:
  • October 1, 2024: I Read, You Shall Learn: A Brave Journey to the Galaxy The live stream will include classroom activities, as well as a virtual classroom tour and Q&A with star Wars the writers Charles Soule and his daughter, Rosemary Soule. The Soules will read in their picture book, Star Wars: Supreme Republic: Jedi Brave in the middle By all means, engaging participants in discussion questions and instructions.
• Community events:
  • October 26, 2024: Teachers and families will be invited to a special event star Wars You are reading Family Celebration at New York CityNY, hosted by New York Edge, the largest provider of free after-school programs New York City again Long Island.
  • Later this year, hundreds of military children and families will celebrate star Wars It reads at a special event hosted by Blue Star Families”a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering military families to succeed” MacDill Air Force Base in the middle Tampa, Fla.

“Books provide many benefits for children, influencing everything from overall well-being to academic performance. We believe that the joy and wonder of reading helps spark children's imaginations that open doors to new worlds, inspire creativity and foster a lifelong love of learning. However, many children do not have access to essential resources ,” said Dana Bondsenior vice president, Strategic Alliances, The First Book. “Disney's support helps us to remove these obstacles, not just in between star Wars It reads for a month, but for a whole year.”

For over 23 years, Disney played a major role in support The First Book and its network of teachers and students in underserved communities, creating opportunities that foster development for future generations.

In August 2024, Disney provided new grants to continue to support this important mission, including funding the purchase of textbooks for teachers across the country through The First Book Marketplace. These grants build on it Disney's continued support of The First Bookincluding financial donations, book donations, assistance from Disney VoluntEARS and talent outreach Disney experts.

To learn more about Disney's commitment to empowering the next generation of storytellers and innovators, visit Impact.Disney.com.

About Disney Publishing
Disney Publishing is one of the world's largest publishing brands, provoking the imagination by telling stories in ever-innovative ways. As part of the Disney Experiences segment, Disney Publishing and collaborators bring the magic of The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:)'s powerful brands and franchises, incl DisneyPixar, Marvel, star Wars, ESPN20 Century Studios, National Geographic and Andscape, for fans everywhere. Disney Publishingthrough its vertical publishing operations and global licensing structure, it creates and publishes bestselling books, comics, magazines, reading and interactive digital storytelling products, audiobooks, eBooks, and apps. The headquarters is inside Glendale, California, Disney Publishing books and storytelling products are available in over 70 countries in 45 languages.

About The First Book
Education changes lives. The First Book build a world where every child has access to quality education. We work to remove barriers to education and level the playing field for children in need. Central to our work are the more than 600,000 members of the First Book Network, the largest online community of individual educators, professionals and volunteers dedicated to supporting children in need everywhere. North America. This network is key to creating systemic change. Founded in Washington DC in 1992 as a non-profit social enterprise, The First Book is dedicated to removing barriers to learning and inspiring young minds. Learn more at www.firstbook.org.