I'm self-taught for the most part so when I first started, I bought the book put out by Joann Fabrics (don't remember the name since I've gifted it to a new quilter). It's got all the info you need to learn the basics of quilting, including hand piecing. I really learned a lot from this one book.
You could also go to the library and see what kinds of books they have.
Welcome to the world of quilting. You're going to love it!!!