by Emily Ball Cicchini, Ph.D. As I begin my tenth year as Executive Director of BookSpring, I am filled with ...

Since its launch in April 2022, Books Beginning at Birth (B3) has been making a profound impact on early literacy ...

In August and September 2024, BookSpring conducted its annual Texas Reading Survey to understand family reading habits, book ownership, and ...

November 19th, 2024, the City of Austin will officially recognize BookSpring Day, a celebration of 50 years of literacy and ...

Books Beginning at Birth (B3), our collaborative program with the Texas Association for the Education of Young Children, continues to ...

Here at BookSpring, we're all about big dreams and even bigger hearts. But there's one statistic that hits close to ...

In a remarkable follow-up to our previous story, Anushka Godambe, a former student at Westlake High School in Austin, Texas, ...

We’re excited to share some fantastic news: our B3 Books app has shown an impressive increase in engagement, with families ...

A True Family Friendly Celebration BookSpring Fest 2024 held on Saturday, May 4th was a resounding success, and we couldn’t ...

In our digitally saturated world, children encounter screens at an unprecedented rate, engaging with videos, ads, and games during unsupervised ...

Introducing the B3 Books App, a companion resource for fostering early literacy and a love for reading in families. This ...

We at BookSpring are thrilled to extend a heartfelt invitation to join us at the National Book Access Association (NBAA) ...

What is your job title at BookSpring and what does it mean to you? My role as an Administrative Assistant ...

The state of Texas grapples with significant challenges in literacy and education, particularly among low-income, black, brown, and rural children ...

Exciting news! BookSpring is honored to have received the Nonprofit Impact Award at the Greater Austin Business Awards, hosted by ...

We are thrilled to share the incredible news that BookSpring has been honored as a 2023 Literacy Awards Winner by ...

BookSpring's annual Texas Reading Survey analyzes reading trends, attitudes, and behaviors in Texas households. These results will help us better ...

Two young souls are making a big difference in the world of literacy. Anushka Godambe, a senior at Westlake High ...

What is your job title at BookSpring and what does it mean to you? I am the Logistics Manager which ...

Aug 1, 2023 - In the past year, the Books Beginning at Birth program, offered in collaboration with BookSpring and ...

In March 2023, Scholastic released a groundbreaking white paper titled "Home Libraries," which highlights the transformative potential of home libraries ...

BookSpring staff recommends BookSmart, as a groundbreaking solution to tackle the global learning crisis. With the alarming statistic that 64% ...

In the vibrant Central Texas business community, there exists a shared belief that doing good is not only virtuous but ...

BookSpring has joined the Diverse Books for All Coalition, a new initiative addressing the need for increased access to diverse ...

Book Drives Give Back At St. Andrew's Episcopal School, students recently learned about the importance of giving back through a ...

What is your job title at BookSpring and what does it mean to you? As the Director of Development and ...

The Power of Diverse Books In recent times, discussions about the importance of diverse books have gained significant attention. Amidst ...

By: Jeannine Herron, et al. In this overview, learn how early literacy benefits from both print-to-speech and speech-to-print instruction, creating ...

by Dr. Emily Ball Cicchini, Executive Director As we kick off this new year, our 49th of continuous operation, the ...

What is your job at BookSpring? I’m the Accounting Manager, so I handle the financial books and assist with fundraising ...

Parents and educators alike need timely information about how reading today may be different than it was in the past ...

By: María José Meneses, Originally published in Porch.com Parents and other family members can enhance the benefits kids can obtain by ...

What is your job at BookSpring? I’m BookSpring’s Operations Manager. That means I have a uniquely diversified role. I manage ...

BookSpring is proud that our roots come from Reading Is Fundamental, the national program headquartered in Washington DC.  In addition ...

Books Beginning at Birth Program for Texas Families Early childhood programs have long-lasting impacts on children, families, and broader communities ...

Has your family ever been given a book at your school or doctor's office?  Check for the BookSpring sticker!  If ...

Embracing the Digital Age In this rapidly evolving digital age, it is only natural that technology has become an integral ...

It's official!  BookSpring has moved our headquarters to a new location in South Austin, 1807 W. Slaughter Lane, Building #1.  ...

Summer Success 2022 Program Recap This May, BookSpring visited six campuses in three Central Texas cities—Austin, Del Valle, and Pflugerville—and ...

Despite an unexpected but welcome Spring rain storm, about 35 supporters and friends of BookSpring gathered to celebrate early literacy ...

In April, the Rodriguez Elementary library magically morphed into a science lab equipped with safety goggles, experiment materials, and an ...

Partner Spotlight is on Perez Elementary School. With BookSpring’s Books for Me program this month, Perez Elementary librarian Randi Sather ...

Let's Read a Book Together! Reading is not just a solitary activity; it can be a wonderful opportunity for families ...

February 25th marks my employment anniversary as Executive Director of BookSpring, which started in 2015. As my motto is “Follow ...

Austin PBS has partnered with us to promote learning activities around school readiness, emphasizing literacy. Our ultimate goal is to ...

Stories from Two World Traditions Two of America's biggest holidays happen this month: Hanukkah and Christmas. While I've been celebrating ...

'Tis the season for reading! The holiday break is a great opportunity for kids to kick back and relax. What ...

The 2021 Central Texas Reading Survey provides great insight into the lives of those in our community and shows us ...