BookSpring In Focus
Organizational announcements, program developments, feature articles, research, and BookSpring perspectives
Troubling New Study on Reading Aloud
by Mateo Ibranji 54% of parents do not read aloud A new survey shows how far we have to go to ...
Being with BookSpring
by Emily Ball Cicchini, Executive Director I recently passed an anniversary with BookSpring. I cannot tell you how blessed I ...
Adding STEAM to Stop the Summer Slide
A new pilot program for critical grades 2 to 3. Learn more ...
The right book for the right child
Introducing a child to reading is one of the most rewarding events anyone can experience, and people like Emma DeBoer, ...
Little Books at Work
BookSpring recently received a generous donation of over $600 from our wonderful benefactor, Little Book of Words. BAB-GAB Little Book ...
BookSpringer appointed to health role
Our very own Clinics & Health Partner Manager at BookSpring, Cynthia Ivey, has been appointed to participate in the inaugural ...
Pattern People brings words and concepts to life
BookSpring is proud to be partnering with Pollyanna Theatre Company to present Pattern People, January 23 – 31, 2016 at ...
Kay Gooch Featured In AAS
Our friend and librarian site coordinator Kay Gooch was featured in today's issue of the Austin American-Statesman! We are all ...
Supporting all children to read
by Sophia Toprac BookSpring would like to take some time to shed light on the topic of reading disabilities. About ...
Reading Aloud Kwanzaa
by Sophia Toprac Kwanzaa, the Pan-African Diaspora Holiday, is a great time to read a book about this unique holiday ...
The difference a book can make
Can you imagine not having any books? Or growing up without every opportunity to read and succeed? Dana grew up ...
A reading resolution
by Joan Wabschall, RN, MS, BookSpring Champion. A friend of mine sent me a book in the mail recently and ...
New Book Releases & The Giving Tree Program
Authors Chris Barton and Jennifer Ziegler are celebrating the release of their two latest children’s books at a holiday event ...
Austin Reads Aloud with BookSpring Day
Pictured: Kazique Prince from the City of Austin, Emily Ball Cicchini and Drew Scherz from BookSpring Weds Oct 28, 2015: ...
4 Board Members Complete Their Terms
Four of Bookspring’s board members have just completed their terms. Each has made significant personal and financial commitment on behalf ...
Together in Action
Partner spotlights, volunteer experiences, collaborations, and community stories
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In Honor and Remembrance
These are stories honoring our community, and memorials for people who have meant so much to BookSpring. If you are interested in establishing a memorial gift, visit our Planned Giving, Memorials, and Legacy Giving page.
In Memory of Mindy Gomillion
BookSpring remembers and honors Mindy Gomillion, a visionary leader whose dedication helped shape the organization into a stronger, more effective ...
In Memory of Roma Fay Johnson Carper
The family of Roma Fay Johnson Carper would like to encourage friends and family to honor her memory and her ...
In Memory of Scott King
Scott King, 61, of Austin, Texas, passed away unexpectedly on October 19, 2025. He was a loving and cherished husband, ...
In Memory of Suzanne Louise Fournier Kennedy Viescas
The children of Suzanne Louise Fournier Kennedy Viescas would like to invite friends and family to honor her memory and ...
In Loving Memory of Ethan Woodfield Eiler
Ethan Woodfield Eiler of Austin, Texas, passed away on Monday, June 13, 2022, at 22. His family asks everyone to ...
Celebrating a Legacy of Service and Education
By: Georgean and Paul Kyle, Travis Audubon Travis Audubon honors devoted volunteer Anne Donovan with a BookSpring Flying Book Society ...
In Loving Memory of P. Clift Price
At BookSpring, we recently lost someone near and dear to our hearts, P. Clift Price. Born in 1924 in Bonham, ...
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