BookSpring

Program Overview

BookSpring focuses on building literacy skills and the motivation to read through increasing book access and reading aloud activities for children and families. Founded in 1974, BookSpring has taken the best practices of early literacy programs programs and adapted them to the unique needs of our diverse low-income families. We reach over 100,000 children a year with over 200,000 books statewide, and host a large collection of open access digital books that are free to all, along with instructional videos for parents and caregivers. We provide a continuum of early literacy interventions through a theory of change that supports brain development, family interaction, skill-building, and the motivation to read in children from birth through age 12.

Our programs increase awareness of the importance of reading while providing the tools to do so. To maximize impact, we partner with medical clinics, child care centers, and other non-profits to work through their programs with book distributions, fun and engaging supplemental activities, and events designed to educate, inspire and build intrinsic motivation to read.

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Student and Volunteer Success Stories

“Just go one time and observe and you will be hooked."

“I find time to volunteer because of the happy faces of the children and I enjoy seeing different elementary schools around the city."

“I wish people knew how much the children love getting their own books to keep at home."

“I like to help the kids sticker and sign their books."

“It's nice to be involved in something so positive. You can see the joy on the their faces when they pick out a book."

“BookSpring makes children happy while doing something something educational."