Launching Children Into a World of Reading
Haha! Bibi’s back, and I’m here to get you ready for a whole new year! I’m so looking forward to spending it with you! What changes would you like to see for the future? Maybe we get some ideas from a book. You can send them to me at bibi@bookspring.org. Read Together at Home Here […]
Haha! Bibi’s back, and I’m here to get you ready for a whole new year! I’m so looking forward to spending it with you! Read Together at Home Here are some books to read together! A Resolution for Mary La Mariposa or Slip and Slide! You can download and save them and keep them forever, […]
Our Partner Spotlight is on Foundation Communities! For over three years, we’ve collaborated with Foundation Communities to host family literacy events. These events were held for their after school and PreK-3 preschool programs. More than 1,000 children attend their free learning programs at their on-site Learning Centers. Through our partnership, we’ve promoted literacy through fun […]
Hello, it’s Bibi, and today we’re celebrating the season of giving. Now is a time that people show how thankful they are for good friends, family, and fortune. There are many different ways to celebrate, but they are all special. Let’s read about them! Watch this video, download books to read together, and explore things […]
Hello, it’s Bibi, and today we’re celebrating the season of giving. Now is a time that people show how thankful they are for good friends, family, and fortune. There are many different ways to celebrate, but they are all special. Let’s read about them! Watch this video, download books to read together, and explore things […]
Hey, it’s Bibi, flying around again! It is a beautiful gift to fly. I can go near or far, high or low. I can see treetops and rooftops when I fly! I wish I could take you with me. But the next best thing is reading together about flying in a book! Watch this video, […]
Hey, it’s Bibi, flying around again! It is a beautiful gift to fly. I can go near or far, high or low. I can see treetops and rooftops when I fly! I wish I could take you with me. But the next best thing is reading together about flying in a book! Watch this video, […]
Hello, it’s Bibi again! I am wild about books, especially books about wild animals! I just love them so much! But let me tell you a secret…I need someone to help me open the pages. Who would you get wild about books with? Reading is more fun when you do it together! Read Together at […]
Hello, it’s Bibi again! I am wild about books, especially books about wild animals! I just love them so much! But let me tell you a secret…I need someone to help me open the pages. Who would you ask to read about the wild with you? Read Together at Home Here are some books to […]
The BookSpring 2020 Central Texas Reading Survey provides valuable information about the reading habits of families in Central Texas. Conducted annually with consistent methods over the past three years, the effort provides a longitudinal snapshot of our regional progress in early literacy. As in previous years, it prompts interesting questions about the ongoing state of […]
This week is a time to read and learn about all things food. Perhaps you’ll read about foods you like, foods you’ve never had before, the food you like to make with your family, and so much more! Watch this video, download books to read together, and explore things to do with BookSpring. Read Together […]
This week is a time to read and learn about all things food. Perhaps you’ll read about the foods you like, foods you’ve never had before, the food you like to make with your family, and so much more! Watch this video, download books to read together, and explore things to do with BookSpring. Read […]
There are many kinds of fruits and vegetables that are only ready to eat at a certain time of year. We like to call it Harvest Time, when everything is at the peak of freshness, ready to be eaten or stored away for a long winter ahead. Apples, pumpkins, pecan nuts…what are your favorites? Watch […]
There are many kinds of fruits and vegetables that are only ready to eat at a certain time of year. We like to call it Harvest Time, when everything is at the peak of freshness, ready to be eaten or stored away for a long winter ahead. Apples, pumpkins, pecan nuts…what are your favorites? Watch […]
The accent was on HAPPY as we gathered together in the Fall with family and friends for the Happy Hour, an engaging virtual event with Authors Sarah Bird and David Rice. We raised $12,318 “with a little help from our friends,” enabling BookSpring to extend that critical lifeline of literacy to more kids, building home […]
I have never been under the water before….but I would sure like to go sometime! I’d love to see fishes and octopuses and coral reefs up close. Maybe I could go in a submarine someday! What would you like to see under the water? Watch video, download books to read together, and explore things to […]
I have never been under the water before….but I would sure like to go sometime! I’d love to see fishes and octopuses and coral reefs up close. Maybe I could go in a submarine someday! What would you like to see under the water? Watch this video, download books to read together, and explore things […]
Have you ever heard somebody call someone else “My Hero?” There are all kinds of heroes. Some heroes are super, and some are everyday kind. Most importantly, it’s someone who does something nice and good for other people. What do you think makes someone a hero? Watch video, download books to read together, and explore […]
Have you ever heard somebody call someone else “My Hero?” There are all kinds of heroes. Some heroes are super, and some are the everyday kind. Most importantly, it’s someone who does something nice and good for other people. What do you think makes someone a hero? Watch this video, download books to read together, […]
I love to go to the park because it’s a great place to read a book! It’s nice to sit in the shade, or by the water, where it’s a little cool. I like being outside, and it’s a great place to read a book together! Where’s your favorite place to go outside? Watch video, […]
I love to go to the park because it’s a great place to read a book! It’s nice to sit in the shade, or by the water, where it’s a little cool. I like being outside, and it’s a great place to read a book together! Where’s your favorite place to go outside? Watch video, […]
There is something special about the last day of the month of October. Maybe it’s because the seasons are changing. The leaves are falling off the trees, and everything seems spooky and creepy. But I love this time of year, because it makes me think of people I’ve loved in the past. What do you […]
There is something special about the last day of the month of October. Maybe it’s because the seasons are changing. The leaves are falling off the trees, and everything seems spooky and creepy. But I love this time of year because it makes me think of people I’ve loved in the past. What do you […]
This week we learn all about colors! Colors make the world a more beautiful place. You’ve probably heard of red, yellow, and blue already, but did you know that there are millions of different colors? I like to call myself “aquamarine” or sometimes “chartreuse.” There are so many colors, we don’t even have names for […]
This week we learn all about colors! Colors make the world a more beautiful place. You’ve probably heard of red, yellow, and blue already, but did you know that there are millions of different colors? I like to call myself “aquamarine” or sometimes “chartreuse.” There are so many colors, we don’t even have names for […]
Share your love of reading through Book Reviews Do you love to share stories about the good books you’ve read lately? If so, BookSpring invites you to become a volunteer book reviewer! You can do this on video, or through a written blog post. Both ways help share excitement and support for your favorite stories […]
There are many important people who have come before us. They are people to remember because they have done good things that have helped other people. They are people we can learn from. Are there any names of famous people that you’ve heard that you’d like to know more about? I bet there might be […]
There are many important people who have come before us. They are people to remember because they have done good things that have helped other people. They are people we can learn from. Are there any names of famous people that you’ve heard that you’d like to know more about? I bet there might be […]
By: Lorena Romo, Originally published in Porch.com A reading nook can be the perfect way to enjoy curling up with your favorite books! Read Lorena Romo’s guest blog for some tips and tricks that will inspire you to craft a perfect reading nook. Why Create a Reading Nook? For those who have a habit of […]
Community Action of Central Texas has partnered with BookSpring since January 2019 to provide children and families with books throughout Hays County. This month the partner spotlight is on Community Action of Central Texas. Check out Sandra Martell’s guest blog below. Support provided in part by the Burdine Johnson Foundation. The Community Action of Central Texas […]
