Volunteer Spotlight: Jessica Cohen — From Handshake Posting to Heartfelt Mission Sometimes the path to purpose begins with a simple job listing. Jessica Cohen first came across Women’s Storybook Project of Texas through a Handshake posting for a video editing internship. But once she read about our mission — and how we believe in the power of literature to...
From snowy Maine to Spring in Texas!
WSP Founder Judith Dullnig has returned to Austin after a peaceful winter retreat and is ready for an exciting season of connection and impact. “It was a peaceful, restful time; and now I’m ready for all the exciting Spring WSP events!” — Judith Join us this Spring: Mar 5 – Amplify Austin & Open House (2–6 PM) Mar 10 –...
Our New Chapter Begins: Amplify Austin 2026 Recap
Our New Chapter Begins: Amplify Austin 2026 Recap March 6, 2026 In 24 hours, 78 donors raised $16,898.41. With our $10,000 match, we reached $26,898.41—surpassing our goal. Why We Asked After moving into a new office space, we needed to complete what we started: area rugs for recording rooms, storage for our book library, a coffee station for volunteers, desk...
Gina Lunsford
𝗪𝗦𝗣 𝗩𝗼𝗹𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁: Gina Lunsford The Story that quieted the room….. During a recent BAMBI session, volunteer Gina Lunsford began reading a picture book aloud to a room full of fussy babies and toddlers. Within moments, the room grew quiet—every little eye fixed on the story. Gina, a school librarian, first discovered Women’s Storybook Project at the Texas Library Association Conference and...
Emily Arledge
𝗪𝗦𝗣 𝗩𝗼𝗹𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁: Emily Arledge I heard about the Women’s Storybook Project through the Junior League of Austin. Ever since reading Just Mercy by Brian Stevenson years ago, I have felt drawn to the message of offering compassion and providing rehabilitation for incarcerated individuals. Paired with my own love of reading, WSP allowed me to merge these two interests into...
Rachel Lynn Rosendhal
𝗪𝗦𝗣 𝗩𝗼𝗹𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁: 𝗥𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗹 𝗟𝘆𝗻𝗻 𝗥𝗼𝘀𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗵𝗮𝗹 We’re proud to highlight Rachel, WSP Communications Volunteer supporting MarTechOps. She’s contributing to updates for our Book Club and Blog pages on our website—work that helps families and supporters access our mission resources. Rachel heard about WSP in May 2025 and began volunteering in August. With a background that includes six years in a book...
Deliana Moncada Suarez
Meet WSP Intern Spotlight: Deliana Moncada Suarez! ✨ Deliana joined WSP this month as a Marketing & Communications intern. She was looking for a place to learn, contribute, and grow—and she’s already jumping in to help share WSP’s mission with volunteers and donors. First impression: “How welcoming and positive everything felt. I could see the passion and teamwork right away.”...
Raylee Beauregard
How did you first hear about the Women’s Storybook Project? What made you decide to get involved? I was looking for an internship for the summer and I learned about the program. As I read up on what it was, I was so touched by the movement and knew I wanted to be a part of it! What’s one moment...
Sarah Ivory
Serving on the board of the Women’s Storybook Project has been a deeply personal and meaningful experience for me, both as an educator and as a mother. Having spent my entire career in Title I schools—as a teacher, behavior specialist, coach, assistant principal, and mentor—I’ve seen firsthand the vital role that family connection plays in a child’s sense of stability...
Fabiana Melendez Ruiz
I joined Women’s Storybook Project because I believe in redemption. Incarcerated women deserve a chance to connect with their children, and supporting literacy is a powerful way to do that. When kids are separated from their mothers, it can strip those women of their humanity. This project helps restore that connection.