Social Media: X/Twitter and LinkedIn How you first got involved with WSP(and when) I learned about WSP several years ago, as my church (Westlake United Methodist) has been a consistent supporter of the organization and its mission. A former Board member talked to me about her experience with WSP and prompted me to investigate my own participation when she learned...
Volunteer Spotlight: Ana Benhalim
“I had heard about Women’s Storybook Project while still living in Virginia and when we knew we were moving to Austin two years ago I added volunteering with the organization to my list of plans for getting involved in my new community. Luckily I got the opportunity quickly as a member of the Junior League of Austin. I am so...
WSP Spotlight: Meet Kerry from Minuteman Press!
Meet Kerry! For over a decade, Kerry Muniz at Minuteman Press has been our trusted printing partner at Women’s Storybook Project (WSP). Today, we’re honored to spotlight her in our series. Kerry first encountered WSP in May of 2013 when Judith Dulling went to Minuteman Press to order WSP newsletters. The two clicked remarkably and Judith, described by Kerry as...
Avoiding Stress at the Holidays
Avoiding Stress at the Holidays by WSP Team Lead, Shereen Vinke The winter holidays–really, all holidays–can be immensely stressful, but having kids makes them even more anxiety-inducing. We want you to have the best possible holiday experience for your first year back with your kids so you can build your bank of happy memories. We hope you’ll find some of...
20th Anniversary Soiree – A night to remember!
What a night to remember! Our 20th-anniversary soirée on December 1st was a heartfelt celebration of two decades of love and literature, and we’re still buzzing with gratitude. Firstly, an immense shout out to the Neil-Cochran House Museum for graciously hosting our milestone celebration. Your historic venue provided the perfect ambiance, elevating our event to new heights. A colossal thank...
Board Member Spotlight: Angelica Zarazoga
Meet, Angelica Zaragoza! Angelica Zaragoza’s journey with the Women’s Storybook Project (WSP) began during a challenging period of her life, marked by recurring incarcerations. Despite her hardships, she discovered WSP and its support, which became a lifeline for her and her eldest son, Andrew. “I was in and out of jails and institutions for the majority...
Volunteer Spotlight: Sandy Carey
Meet Sandy Carey, a literacy champion with a heart of gold! 📚❤️ With 28 years of teaching experience and a deep love for reading, Sandy was deeply moved when she discovered the Women’s Storybook Project through her church. Since 2011, she’s volunteered in six prisons, and during the pandemic, she continued her mission through Storybook’s mail-in program. As in-person visits...
Volunteer Spotlight: Rhoda Silverberg
Rhoda first began working in prisons when she lived on the East Coast. After moving back to Austin, Rhoda felt compelled to continue this line of volunteer work, that’s when she learned about the Women’s Storybook Project. “On my very first trip to one of the units in Gatesville, I was hooked. I knew I wanted to make this program...
Volunteer Spotlight: Laura Edge
Volunteer Spotlight: Meet, Laura Edge! How and when did you first get involved with WSP? I was at a writer’s conference in Houston doing publicity for my young adult book, Locked Up: A History of the U.S. Prison System, and JoAn Martin, a long-time Storybook volunteer, asked me if I would like to get involved with WPS. It...
Spotlight: Kanika’s baby shower celebration!
Wonderful volunteers! ” WSP volunteers and staff honored Kanika with a baby shower. We’re very happy for her and her soon-to-be born baby. And I’m very glad for our volunteers. They are a special caring group of women, and I’m grateful they’ve been part of my life.” – Judith