Calling all book-loving families, storytime superstars, and parents of tiny page‑turners!
Does your kid devour books like snacks, or melt into your lap the moment you say, “Once upon a time…”?
We’re swimming in amazing children’s book submissions — a wonderful problem to have — but there are simply too many for us to review on our own. And saying “no” to authors who pour their hearts into these stories? It hurts our book‑loving souls.
So… we had an idea. A fun one. A community-powered, story-celebrating, book‑sharing idea.
📚 Introducing: Read & Share!
A chance for you and your littles to receive free children’s books in exchange for writing honest reviews.
Here’s how it works:
We send you a book review request with all the details.
If it sounds like a good fit, you say “I’m in!”
A shiny, complimentary copy of the book arrives at your doorstep.
You read it with your kiddo (or solo — we don’t judge grown-up picture book lovers).
You write a short review within the given timeframe.
We publish and share your review with the Live Grow Play Austin community.
Also a fantastic fit for teachers, homeschooling families, librarians, grandparents, and every grown‑up who can’t resist discovering new children’s books!
That’s it — simple, joyful, and full of new stories waiting to be discovered.
By joining the Read & Share crew, you’re not just getting free books. You’re helping authors, uplifting great stories, and giving fellow families a peek into books that deserve a spot on their shelves.
Together, we can help wonderful stories find their way into the hands of the kids who need them most — one review, one giggle, one bedtime snuggle at a time.
Interested? Fill out this form to become a part of the “Read & Share” crew!
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