Interesting -- would like to know more about First Book's criteria for book selection. I can't readily find anything on the site that resembles a book list or even a list of principles for making a book list. And the duties of the local Advisory Boards, per the FAQ, do not seem to include book selection.

I think the core idea is wonderful but there is a surfeit of shitty children's books on the market, and a huge effort of curation is necessary. (will be starting to read to my fourth child soon, and my oldest now brings stuff home from the school library every week, so I know a little bit whereof I speak)

I wonder where/if that effort of curation fits into First Book's mission?