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How Beanstack Supports English Language Learners

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Boost Reading with These Librarian-Approved Hacks

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Traditional Nonfiction

The Role of Traditional Nonfiction in Academic Learning

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Bringing Real Stories to Life: The Power of Narrative Nonfiction

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Expository Literature

Expository Literature: Engaging and Informing Readers of All Ages

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Browsable Nonfiction

Browsable Nonfiction: A Gateway to Curiosity and Exploration

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Engage, Create, Learn: Active Nonfiction for Hands-On Learners

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Ring in the Holidays With a Culturally Inclusive Reading Challenge

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Make the Switch From Paper to Digital Reading Logs

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Why It’s Time to Rethink Quiz-Based Reading Programs

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How to Foster Staff Buy-In for Your Reading Challenges

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Native and Indigenous American Heritage Month

Celebrate Native American Heritage Month Through Storytelling

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Reading Motivation Soars at Robstown ISD

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Top Reading Challenges for Building Schoolwide Reading Culture

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The Beanstack Reading Culture Pathfinder award

Our Reading Culture Pathfinders are Going Strong

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Beanstack Reading Culture Ignitor award for 25% participation

Congrats to Our Reading Culture Igniters

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Moving Beyond Quizzes: Inspiring Genuine Student Reading Engagement

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How to Create a Literacy-Rich Classroom Environment

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Ten Tips to Get Community Sponsors for Your School's Next Reading Fundraiser

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Be a Reading Machine Winter Reading Challenge

Introducing the 2025 Winter Reading Challenge Sponsored by Beanstack and Baker & Taylor

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Banned Books Week: Stand Up for the Freedom to Read

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5 Ways Beanstack Boosts Your Library’s Impact All Year Long

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What to Read for National Comic Book Day

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Hispanic Heritage Month Reading List

Honor Hispanic Heritage Month Through the Power of Literature

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Product Spotlight: Reading Integrity Suite

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How to Enhance Reading Instruction with Technology

How to Enhance Reading Instruction With Technology

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The Role of Reading in Learner-Centered Education

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The Art of Reading: Do Graphic Novels Count?

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4 Reasons To Raise Money With a Virtual Readathon

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(Re)Introducing the Reading Culture Awards

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5 Ways to Increase Student Reading Stamina

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Ultimate Post-Summer Reading Challenge Checklist

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12 Tips For Getting Out of a Reading Slump

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Choosing the Right Fundraising Mix: A Guide for PTO Leadership

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Beanstack Awards and Recognitions

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Effective Strategies to Support Struggling Readers

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Bingo and Books: Expert Tips for an Epic Reading Challenge

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4 Ways Independent Reading Supports Whole Child Development

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We support our friends in the LGBTQ+ community

Happy Pride & A Message From Beanstack's Co-Founder

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How Beanstack Supports Literacy Equity

How Beanstack Supports Literacy Equity in Schools

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Cultivating a Love for Reading: The Playbook

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4 Ways Reading Challenges Help Social and Emotional Learning Curriculum

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Celebrate AAPI month

6 Ideas to Celebrate Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month

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3 Tips & Takeaways to Fight the Summer Slide

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A Librarian’s Guide to Digital Marketing for Summer Reading

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How to Build a Reading Community in High Schools

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Product Spotlight: Lexile Insights

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20 Ways to Encourage High School Students to Read More

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avoid the summer slide by reading

How Reading Challenges Help Combat Summer Slide

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5 Tips to Maximize Beanstack for Your Summer Reading Challenge

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Defend Students’ Right to Read Freely

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How to Kick-Start Summer Reading in Your School District

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Pasco County Schools Reignite a Love for Reading With Beanstack

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Raising School-Wide Literacy With Beanstack

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LeUyen Pham

The Reading Culture Welcomes LeUyen Pham

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3-Step Reading Motivation Playbook

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5 Ways to Keep Students Reading Over Spring Break

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The Reading Culture Welcomes Nicola Yoon

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Introducing the Reading Culture Trailblazer Award

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7 Strategies to Increase Student Reading Engagement

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Ensuring Accountability with Digital Reading Logs

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Derrick Barnes Author

The Reading Culture Welcomes Derrick Barnes

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Letter from the CEO: The Heart of Our Company Culture

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Ideas and Inspiration for Reading Fundraiser Rewards

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author Brandy Colbert

The Reading Culture Welcomes Brandy Colbert

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How Beanstack Supports Student Reading Growth

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author John Schu

The Reading Culture Welcomes John Schu

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Tips for Principals: Growing School Reading Culture

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4 Reasons Educators Are Leaving Assessment-Based Reading Programs

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The Reading Culture Welcomes Mark Oshiro

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The Reading Culture: Yearbook 2023

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How Principals Can Foster an Inclusive Reading Culture

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9 Tips to Build a Strong School Reading Culture

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The Reading Culture Welcomes Oge Mora

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Hena Khan Author

The Reading Culture Welcomes Hena Khan

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SLJ Webinar: Using Collaborative Competition to Boost Reading Culture

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The Reading Culture Welcomes Daniel Nayeri

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5 Reasons to Promote Reading for Fun in Your Classroom

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Product Spotlight: Introducing Lexile Insights for Teachers

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Embrace the Power of Winter Reading Challenges

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The Importance of Independent Reading for Students

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author dan santat

The Reading Culture Welcomes Dan Santat

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author kacen callender

The Reading Culture Welcomes Kacen Callender

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beanstack 2024 winter reading challenge

Introducing the 2024 Winter Reading Challenge Sponsored by Lerner Publishing Group

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How to Utilize Beanstack for Project Based Learning

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The Reading Culture Welcomes Kwame Alexander

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author neal shusterman

The Reading Culture Welcomes Neal Shusterman

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Why Embracing a Growth Mindset Is Important for Students

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Build Year-Round Community Engagement With Reading Challenges

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The Reading Culture Welcomes Jon Klassen

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How to Engage Parents and Caregivers With Beanstack

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Product Spotlight: New and Improved District Administrator Experience

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How to Organize a Classroom Library and Increase Independent Reading

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Beanstack’s Classroom Library Connector and Keeping Reading Accessible in Florida Schools

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Product Spotlight: Classroom Library Connector

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The Reading Culture Welcomes Jacqueline Woodson

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The Benefits of Creating an Inclusive Reading Program

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The Reading Culture Welcomes Matt de la Peña

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Beanstack Makes Waves in Florida and Along the Gulf Coast

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The Reading Culture Welcomes Sabaa Tahir

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The Reading Culture Welcomes Angeline Boulley

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How Beanstack Supports the Science of Reading

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The Reading Culture Welcomes Yuyi Morales

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The Reading Culture Welcomes M.T. Anderson

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The Benefits of Implementing Mindfulness Practices in Education

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The Reading Culture Welcomes Shadra Strickland

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SLJ Webinar: Introducing Beanstack's Classroom Library Connector

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Beanstack Named The EdTech Awards 2023 Cool Tools Finalist for Literacy/Reading Solution

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The Reading Culture Welcomes Victoria Jamieson

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How to Overcome the Common Obstacles of Reading Programs

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Fostering Students' Inner Drive to Read

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The Reading Culture Welcomes Erin Entrada Kelly

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How to Run a Reading Challenge Contest at Your School

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The Reading Culture Welcomes James Ponti

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Beanstack Originals: Spring & Summer Short Stacks Reading Challenges

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The Reading Culture Welcomes Ellen Oh, Live from LibLearnX!

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How to Amplify the Critical Benefits of Reading for Students

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The Anatomy of a Beanstack Reading Challenge

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Building a City That Reads: Atlanta Public Schools’ RACE2Read and Beanstack

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The Reading Culture Welcomes Nic Stone

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Product Spotlight: Revamped School Admin Experience

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Challenge Spotlight: Celebrate the Walter Awards

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The Reading Culture Welcomes Grace Lin

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The Beanstack Buzz Reaches Charleston County

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The Reading Culture Welcomes Adam Gidwitz

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How to Grow a Community Reading Culture in Your School District

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Beanstack Originals: Announcing the Winter 2023 Short Stacks Reading Challenges

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The Reading Culture Welcomes Kate DiCamillo

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From Flat Stats to 475% Growth: The Tale of Wellington’s Summer Reading Success

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The Reading Culture Welcomes Renée Watson

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How Granbery Elementary School Doubled Their Fundraising With Beanstack

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The Reading Culture Welcomes Zetta Elliott

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The Reading Culture Welcomes Lamar Giles

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Our Top Five Winter Reading Tips

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The Reading Culture Welcomes Varian Johnson

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Five Lessons We Learned From Librarian-Activist K.C. Boyd

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Beanstack Reading Validation Challenges

Upholding Reading Integrity With Beanstack

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The Reading Culture Welcomes Karina Yan Glaser

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Why You Should Run Passive Library Programs With Beanstack

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Announcing The Reading Culture, a Beanstack Podcast!

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Introducing Bingo Reading Challenges

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How Libraries Can Cultivate Teen Readership

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How a Texas Elementary School Increased Standardized Test Scores by Over 60%

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What Is Choral Reading?

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Product Spotlight: Reading List Challenge Content Links Now Available

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Beanstack Originals: Introducing Our Fall 2022 Short Stacks Reading Challenges

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Product Spotlight: Competitions and Leaderboards

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What Is a Reading Challenge?

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7 Useful Active Reading Strategies for Reading Retention

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6 Ways to Boost Teacher Buy-In Using Beanstack

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Product Spotlight: Reading Fundraisers

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How to Turn the Tide and Get High School Students to Read

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How Reading Changes Your Perspective

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Building Community through Friendly Competition in Library Reading Challenges

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Pride 365 Reading List Challenge

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Motivating Middle School Students to Read with Beanstack

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Bridging the Digital Divide with Beanstack

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Product Spotlight: Reading Validation Challenges

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Beanstack Named 2022 SIIA CODiE Award Finalist in Best in Gamification in Learning

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How a Georgia Middle School Boosted Reading Comprehension by Nearly 10%

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Reader running up a stack of books.

Why Fewer Kids Are Reading for Fun—and How Reading Challenges Can Help

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Librarian planning summer reading challenge

On-demand Webinar Featuring the Beanstack Annual Summer Reading Report

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Product Spotlight: Read and Ride Across America With Original Content

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Reading Challenge Ideas for Your Library in 2022

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Our Top Winter Reading Challenge Tips

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Product Spotlight: Reading List Challenges Now Available

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Mobile Apps Bridge the Digital Divide at Effingham Public Library

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How Librarians in Rural Communities Are Bridging the Digital Divide

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Meet Michael Tyler - The Skin You Live In Author Spotlight

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Books for Bikes: Building a Culture of Reading at Rollins Place Elementary—One Bike at a Time

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Meet David Lee Csicsko - The Skin You Live In Illustrator Spotlight

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Beanstack, Califa, and Bibliolabs help young readers explore topics of race and inclusion.

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How Keene Memorial Library is Growing Engagement in our New Normal

How Keene Memorial Library is Growing Engagement in our New Normal

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Why Readathons Are More Equitable Than Book Fairs

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Beanstack announces the first annual Read to Raise Challenge

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Product Spotlight: Updates to Reports

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Town Hall Takeaways: Librarians on Summer Reading Engagement

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From Reading Quizzes to Reading Love at Lamar Consolidated ISD

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Beanstack Black Voices: Making Change in Maryland with Diverse Books

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Product Spotlight: Streaks & Achievements

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Readathon 101: 8 Tips To Get Started

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5 Tips for Operationalizing Reading Challenges During a Pandemic

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5 Tips for Designing Engaging Reading Challenges During a Pandemic

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Guest Blog: Dream Reading Incentive Program

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How Reading Challenges Can Bridge the Digital Divide

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Product Spotlight: Beanstack's New Admin Experience

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Beanstack Black Voices Recipient: J.T. Moore Middle School

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How Digital Reading Challenges Support Hybrid Learning

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How to Run a School Reading Fundraiser in Beanstack

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Meet Melissa Stewart: An Introduction to the Five Kinds of Nonfiction

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BH Companies Becomes the First US Corporation to Launch Beanstack for Employees

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Product Spotlight: Beanstack Web ISBN Scanner

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Celebrating MLK Jr. Through Picture Books

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Creating and Sustaining Reading Challenges: Lessons from 2020

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Congratulations Beanstack Black Voices Microgrants Recipients

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Product Spotlight: Beanstack’s New Look

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Zoobean Student Privacy Pledge

Zoobean Signs the Student Privacy Pledge

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5 Tricks to Keep Kids Reading During COVID

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2020 Insights: Why Libraries Need a Mobile App For Summer Reading

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Why We Love Children’s Book Week at Zoobean

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