Wichita Falls ISD Launches Book Vending Machines
Wichita Falls ISD celebrates literacy and community partnership! Two brand-new book vending machines were unveiled at two different schools within the district — one at Booker T. Washington Elementary and one at Scotland Park Elementary. This exciting initiative, led by the WFISD Foundation and made possible through the generosity of Atmos Energy, gives students the […]
Books & Community: Alvin ISD’s Summer Book Bus
This summer, Alvin ISD proved that learning doesn’t just belong in the classroom. It can thrive anywhere the community comes together. Through the Book Bus Summer Reading Program, families experienced weeks of stories, science, and smiles that inspired students far beyond traditional lessons. Bringing Stories to Every Corner of the Community The Book Bus partnered […]
United ISD Community Opens Gia’s Legacy Library
United Independent School District recently opened Gia’s Legacy Library at Rio Bravo City Hall to honor the memory of Gia Sanchez, a student from Juarez-Lincoln Elementary who passed away in October 2024. What used to be an office space was transformed into a cozy library for the community. With the help of her loved ones, […]
Eagle-Mountain Saginaw ISD’s Summer Reading Camp
At Eagle Mountain-Saginaw ISD, the district offers a free Summer Reading Camp as part of its many summer programs for students entering Pre-K through 5th grade. Hatley and Lake Country elementary schools host the camp, creating a space where reading feels exciting and within every child’s reach. “This gives them something to do so they’re […]
Fort Worth ISD School Named Reading Champ
Fort Worth ISD is proud to announce that S.S. Dillow Elementary School has been named the overall winner of the NCAA Readers Become Leaders program. The district celebrated this achievement with a community-wide event. Superintendent Dr. Karen Molinar, Mayor Mattie Parker, Board of Trustees members, principals, campus staff, and families all came together to cheer on […]
Northside ISD Great Book Giveaway
Every year, Northside ISD Librarians collect gently used books throughout the school year while generous sponsors donate books. Over 10,000 books each year are donated to over 1000 families in the community that cannot afford them. The high school students at Brennan High School took their time to do the immense work of packing over […]
Fort Bend ISD Pre-K Students Receive Donated Books
Fort Bend ISD’s prekindergarten students and their families received a generous book donation from a new statewide program that encourages reading at an early age. Books Beginning at Birth is a new statewide program offering Texas families with children from birth through age four free access to print and digital books to promote reading at […]
East Central ISD Librarian’s New Way to Make Reading Fun
East Central ISD’s Highland Elementary School introduced its newest way to engage students in reading and books! The last day of school was an extra special one at Highland Forest Elementary – the school, along with Librarian Josie Martinez, unveiled its shiny new Book Vending Machine and beautiful Storywalk Garden. The East Central School Foundation’s […]
Lackland ISD Librarian Wins EXCEL Award
Lackland ISD’s Librarian and Media Specialist Tiffany Walderman proudly calls herself a Military Brat. It’s what makes her so relatable and why she won the Excel Award. Librarian Tiffany Walderman recieves Excel award Tiffany says her personal experience has helped shape who she is today, as a strong teacher and mentor, to other children who […]
Students Reading More Through District-Wide Competitions
Students Reading More Through District-Wide Competitions Public school districts in San Antonio provide students with friendly book-centered competitions that encourage reading! Battle of The Bluebonnets! Edgewood ISD and East Central ISD gathered students to participate in their annual Battle of the Bluebonnets. Librarians partnered across the San Antonio districts to promote reading for pleasure among […]
