Many of our students hugged their new books tight and stared in disbelief, and said “I get to keep these forever?!?” One of my students who is not typically a big reader said, “I just don’t know which books to choose – there are too many good ones!”

What most impresses me about BookSpring is how well they have been able to personalize the experiences for our different populations. BookSpring staff and volunteers are always thoughtful and intentional with their interactions, drawing families in to participate in the fun.

My 2 year old just started a PBS class last night, and I noticed that the BookSpring app is downloaded on the tablet she was given. I’m excited to see how the teacher will incorporate the Weekly Themes into the lessons she will be learning. So when my daughter asks for the “blue butterfly,” I know she wants to read a book!

At our clinic in Austin, talking about the importance of reading is part of what’s called the Well-Child visit. Families take home a book thanks in part to the efforts of BookSpring. Second to immunizations, I believe this is the most important thing I do as a pediatrician.