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![Wrapping Up BookSpring Fest 2024: A Heartfelt Thanks](https://bookspring.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/BookSpring-Fest-Good-Egg-small.jpg)
Wrapping Up BookSpring Fest 2024: A Heartfelt Thanks
A True Family Friendly Celebration BookSpring Fest 2024 held on Saturday, May 4th was a resounding success, and we couldn’t ...
![Screen Time and Digital Books: Nurturing Reading in a Digital Era](https://bookspring.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/StockSnap_WAERGPSCVE-1024x683.jpg)
Screen Time and Digital Books: Nurturing Reading in a Digital Era
In our digitally saturated world, children encounter screens at an unprecedented rate, engaging with videos, ads, and games during unsupervised ...
![Staff Spotlight: Ana Krueger, Administrative Assistant](https://bookspring.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IMG_8186-225x300.jpg)
Staff Spotlight: Ana Krueger, Administrative Assistant
What is your job title at BookSpring and what does it mean to you? My role as an Administrative Assistant ...
![Reading Milestones: Honoring Achievements and Fostering a Love for Reading](https://bookspring.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Own-the-galaxy-badge.png)
Reading Milestones: Honoring Achievements and Fostering a Love for Reading
Why Celebrate Reading Milestones? Reading milestones are important moments to acknowledge and celebrate within a family. Recognizing and rewarding reading ...
![Staff Spotlight: Idali Reyes, Partner Manager](https://bookspring.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Image20230717130500-2.jpg)
Staff Spotlight: Idali Reyes, Partner Manager
What is your job title at BookSpring and what does it mean to you? My role as a Partner Manager ...
![Young Philanthropists Anushka and Caroline: Making a Big Impact](https://bookspring.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/unnamed-8-scaled.jpg)
Young Philanthropists Anushka and Caroline: Making a Big Impact
Two young souls are making a big difference in the world of literacy. Anushka Godambe, a senior at Westlake High ...
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Books Beginning at Birth Program Celebrates Progress
Aug 1, 2023 - In the past year, the Books Beginning at Birth program, offered in collaboration with BookSpring and ...
![BookSpring Recommends BookSmart by Worldreader App](https://bookspring.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/BookSmart-by-Worldreader-Screenshots.png)
BookSpring Recommends BookSmart by Worldreader App
BookSpring staff recommends BookSmart, as a groundbreaking solution to tackle the global learning crisis. With the alarming statistic that 64% ...
![BookSpring Honored to be in the top Three Finalists for Ethics Award](https://bookspring.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Image20230614152130-300x225.jpg)
BookSpring Honored to be in the top Three Finalists for Ethics Award
In the vibrant Central Texas business community, there exists a shared belief that doing good is not only virtuous but ...
![St. Andrew's Book Drive Teaches Giving and Love of Reading](https://bookspring.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Students-doing-a-book-drive-at-BookSpring-300x175.png)
St. Andrew’s Book Drive Teaches Giving and Love of Reading
Book Drives Give Back At St. Andrew's Episcopal School, students recently learned about the importance of giving back through a ...
![Staff Spotlight: Bianca Paz-Cisneros, Director of Development and Public Relations](https://bookspring.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Bianca-image-225x300.jpg)
Staff Spotlight: Bianca Paz-Cisneros, Director of Development and Public Relations
What is your job title at BookSpring and what does it mean to you? As the Director of Development and ...
![Empowering Children to Learn about Other Races](https://bookspring.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/1516175030686.jpg)
Empowering Children to Learn about Other Races
The Power of Diverse Books In recent times, discussions about the importance of diverse books have gained significant attention. Amidst ...
![Print-to-Speech and Speech-to-Print: Mapping Early Literacy](https://bookspring.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/girl_reading_text.jpg)
Print-to-Speech and Speech-to-Print: Mapping Early Literacy
By: Jeannine Herron, et al. In this overview, learn how early literacy benefits from both print-to-speech and speech-to-print instruction, creating ...
![Sarah Hill holding a book at BookSpring](https://bookspring.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Sarah-Hill-picture-scaled.jpg)
Staff Spotlight: Sarah Hill, Accounting Manager
What is your job at BookSpring? I’m the Accounting Manager, so I handle the financial books and assist with fundraising ...
![Father and baby reading](https://bookspring.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/pexels-nappy-3536630-300x200.jpg)
Reading to Children and Post-Reading Activities
By: María José Meneses, Originally published in Porch.com Parents and other family members can enhance the benefits kids can obtain by ...
![Staff Spotlight: Jimmy Minter, Operations Manager](https://bookspring.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Jimmy-Minter-at-BookSpring-scaled.jpg)
Staff Spotlight: Jimmy Minter, Operations Manager
What is your job at BookSpring? I’m BookSpring’s Operations Manager. That means I have a uniquely diversified role. I manage ...
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Read Aloud Tips from Reading Is Fundamental
BookSpring is proud that our roots come from Reading Is Fundamental, the national program headquartered in Washington DC. In addition ...
![Books Begining at Birth Partnerships with Early Educators](https://bookspring.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/B3-Logo-Multi-Stacked-square-300x300.jpg)
Books Beginning at Birth: A New Partnership for Birth to Age 4
Books Beginning at Birth Program for Texas Families Early childhood programs have long-lasting impacts on children, families, and broader communities ...
![Mother with a tablet](https://bookspring.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/pexels-ketut-subiyanto-4473772-1024x683.jpeg)
Tips for Reading Together with Your Young Child Using a Digital Device
Embracing the Digital Age In this rapidly evolving digital age, it is only natural that technology has become an integral ...
![Image of website with give money, time, books displayed](https://bookspring.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/20221003_135932-300x162.jpg)
Learn All About BookSpring’s New Home
It's official! BookSpring has moved our headquarters to a new location in South Austin, 1807 W. Slaughter Lane, Building #1. ...
![Program Associate Jessy helps students choose books at Wooten Summer Success.](https://bookspring.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/wooten1-300x225.jpg)
Summer Success 2022 Program Recap
Summer Success 2022 Program Recap This May, BookSpring visited six campuses in three Central Texas cities—Austin, Del Valle, and Pflugerville—and ...
![Dig Into Reading Event Celebrates BookSpring Friends & Funders](https://bookspring.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/20220505_175617-scaled.jpg)
Dig Into Reading Event Celebrates BookSpring Friends & Funders
Despite an unexpected but welcome Spring rain storm, about 35 supporters and friends of BookSpring gathered to celebrate early literacy ...
![Barbara Mott, Librarian at Rodriguez Elementary](https://bookspring.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/barbara-300x225.jpeg)
Partner Spotlight: Barbara Mott, Rodriguez Elementary School
In April, the Rodriguez Elementary library magically morphed into a science lab equipped with safety goggles, experiment materials, and an ...
![Books for Me Partner- Perez Elementary Camp Reads A lot](https://bookspring.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Screen-Shot-2022-03-16-at-10.07.38-AM-1-300x137.png)
Partner Spotlight: Perez Elementary School
Partner Spotlight is on Perez Elementary School. With BookSpring’s Books for Me program this month, Perez Elementary librarian Randi Sather ...
![Family reading under a blanket](https://bookspring.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/pexels-cottonbro-studio-6668315-1024x683.jpeg)
Making Reading Interactive: Techniques to Enhance the Reading Experience for the Whole Family
Let's Read a Book Together! Reading is not just a solitary activity; it can be a wonderful opportunity for families ...
![Reflections on Seven Years as Executive Director](https://bookspring.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Ron-Emily-Remi-2016-300x122.jpg)
Reflections on Seven Years as Executive Director
February 25th marks my employment anniversary as Executive Director of BookSpring, which started in 2015. As my motto is “Follow ...
![Christmas & Hanukkah - A Time of Stories](https://bookspring.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/pexels-cottonbro-6139609-300x200.jpg)
Christmas & Hanukkah – A Time of Stories
Stories from Two World Traditions Two of America's biggest holidays happen this month: Hanukkah and Christmas. While I've been celebrating ...
![What do you celebrate?](https://bookspring.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/What-do-you-celebrate.-298x300.png)
Holiday Book Reviews
'Tis the season for reading! The holiday break is a great opportunity for kids to kick back and relax. What ...
![Top Tips for Book Lovers Q&A Advice from the Experts](https://bookspring.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Stock-Photos-300x300.png)
Top Tips for Book Lovers Q&A Advice from the Experts
Porch.com recently reached out for advice from experts, like BookSpring, to provide book lovers with tips on various topics. This ...
![mother and baby reading together](https://bookspring.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/pexels-william-fortunato-6393165-300x200.jpg)
How to Create a Reader Friendly Home
The promotion of literacy at home has long-term benefits for the whole family. Reading together not only has developmental benefits, ...
![Booktoberfest Champions Event](https://bookspring.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Booktoberfest-Welcome-Table-scaled.jpg)
Booktoberfest Champions Event
Booktoberfest Champions Event celebrated families, individuals, or organizations that have supported BookSpring with either a cumulative annual gift of over ...
![Fall Day of Caring Books](https://bookspring.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/thumbnail_20210817_131840-300x146.jpg)
Fall Day of Caring supports the Greater Austin Reading Coalition
Fall Day of Caring Fall Day of Caring is a day that embraces and celebrates volunteerism through a day of ...
![Girl in her Reading Nook](https://bookspring.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Stock-Image-Reading-Nook.png)
9 Tips for Creating an Affordable Home Reading Nook
For a young reader, having access to books is paramount. Research suggests that increasing the number of books available to ...
![Mother & daughter reading together](https://bookspring.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Stock-Photos-5.png)
7 Ways Families Can Promote Early Literacy
Research confirms that families play an essential role in promoting early literacy. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, reading daily ...
![Father and son reading](https://bookspring.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Stock-Photos.png)
Teachers Say Kids Need Books Right Now
One question that’s top of mind to everyone who has a child in school or works in a school is: ...
![Children's Books](https://bookspring.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/IMG_8058-300x142.jpg)
The Junior League of Austin helps BookSpring Launch children into a World of Reading
The Junior League of Austin (JLA) is donating $3,000 to BookSpring to grow our program staff. This generous grant will ...
![Photo of Kids Reading from Pexels](https://bookspring.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/pexels-cottonbro-6157226-300x200.jpg)
How to Encourage Your Children to Read at Home
By: María José Meneses, Originally published in Porch.com As children, we were told that reading is important, and many of us ...
![The Trevor Romain Company Free eBooks and Video Books](https://bookspring.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/BookSpring-Blog-The-Trevor-Romain-Company-Free-eBooks-and-Video-Books-300x166.png)
Free eBooks and Video eBooks by The Trevor Romain Company
Kids and families interested in reading and watching multicultural stories should check out the award-winning and educational publisher, The Trevor ...
![Volunteer Spotlight Sheila Carver](https://bookspring.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/IMG_3406-2-scaled.jpg)
Volunteer Spotlight: Sheila Carver
BookSpring’s Volunteer Spotlight highlights our gratitude for the heroes behind the scenes. The Volunteer Spotlight is on Sheila Carver, a ...
![Anne and Harrison](https://bookspring.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Anne-and-Harrison-150x150.jpg)
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 ...
![Reading is The Key to Summer Fun](https://bookspring.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/2-e1595522254450-300x283.png)
Reading is The Key to Summer Fun
Reading is the key to summer fun! With the vast world at children's fingertips with a turn of a page, ...
![Parent Book Club on Zoom](https://bookspring.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/179972966_10157729591451384_607850009470673800_n-300x172.jpg)
Volunteer Spotlight: Lili Cantu
BookSpring’s Volunteer Spotlight highlights our gratitude for the heroes behind the scenes. The Volunteer Spotlight is on Lili Cantu. Lili ...
![I Used To Be the Baby](https://bookspring.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/I-Used-To-Be-the-Baby-300x238.png)
When I Grow Up Book List
Check out these picture books to explore the theme "When I Grow Up" with kids ages 4-8. BookSpring volunteer Donovan ...
![BookSpring Book Giveaway](https://bookspring.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/IMG_3138-300x225.jpg)
New Research Links Book Giveaway Programs to Early Childhood Literacy
By Jayme Carrico Studies have found a child’s access to books plays a significant role in early childhood literacy. One ...
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Building Connections to the World through Books
Join us for this very special BookSpring event! Who: Christy and Turk Pipkin of The Nobelity Project When: Thursday, April 22, 2021, 5 pm Where: via ...
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Volunteer Spotlight: Prashanth Shenoy
Prashanth Shenoy began volunteering with us this past year. Having little access to books growing up in India inspired him ...
![Look! Flowers!](https://bookspring.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Look-Flowers.png)
Spring Book List for Kids
Spring has sprung! It is time to stop and smell the roses. Check out these fun picture books to discover ...
![Volunteer Spotlight: Haley Meyer](https://bookspring.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/IMG_6152-181x300.jpg)
Volunteer Spotlight: Haley Meyer
We are shining the spotlight on the founder of Community Helping Hands, Austin, TX, and Charity Links, Haley Meyer! Haley ...
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Kid Approved Series : Ramona by Beverly Cleary
The Kid Approved Series is a collection of book recommendations by kids for kids and their families. Kids share what ...