Beanstack
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Methuen
Address 1775 Tysons Boulevard 5th Floor, Tysons Corner
22206
We help educators and librarians run reading challenges that engage more people and provide better data.
But also: pregame with a PSL ☕and cinnamon sugar doughnut. Anyone agree? 🍂
09/10/2024
📣 An incredible 83 schools achieved Trailblazer status this week! 🏆🎉 These schools reached 75% student participation in Beanstack. Congratulations and keep reading!
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Everglades Elementary School Flamingo and Griffin Elementary School in Broward County Public Schools
Batesville Primary School
Lanier Elementary
R L Stevenson School of The Arts in Brevard Public Schools
Central Middle School, Carrollton, Georgia
Clear Lake City Elementary in Clear Creek ISD
Angel Oak Elementary Carolina Park Elementary SchoolChicora Elementary School Drayton Hall Elementary School and Midland Park Primary School
Charlotte Christian School
Christ the King School
Murdock Elementary School and Powder Springs Elementary School in Cobb County Schools
Christ The King Lutheran School
Woodberry Hills Elementary School
Mt. Carmel Elementary School and Stewart Middle School in Douglas County Georgia Schools
Bob Folsom Elementary in Farmington AR School District
Johnson Elementary School in Fort Thomas Independent School District
Fallbrook STEM Academy
William H. Frazier Elementary
San Jacinto Elementary, Conroe ISD
Alta Brown Elementary
USD 265-Oak Street Elementary
Austin Road Elementary Elementary, Smith-Barnes Elementary, and Walnut Creek Elementary in Henry County Board of Education
Holley-Navarre Primary
ILTexas Lancaster DeSoto HS
Camden Middle School in Kershaw County School District
Harper McCaughan Elementary School in Long Beach School District
El Morro Elementary School and Top of the World Elementary in Laguna Beach Unified School District
09/10/2024
Heading to the ALSC - The Association for Library Service to Children National Institute in Denver, Colorado this month? ✨ Don’t miss ✨ The Reading Culture Podcast host, Jordan Lloyd Bookey, moderate the closing session on Sept. 21 celebrating 10 years of We Need Diverse Books! 📚 The incredible panel features Amina Luqman-Dawson, Malia Maunakea, and Caroline Richmond—this is one you won’t want to miss! 🔥
https://loom.ly/V7pTSGg
When the manga you enjoy reading outside of school ACTUALLY counts towards the required reading minutes assigned by your teacher. 😮
There’s nothing like the satisfaction of keeping that reading streak alive! 📚✨ What’s your current streak?
The struggle is real when you just want to DNF a book you were required to read for class. 🫠
09/07/2024
The Summer 2024 Beanstack Winners are in. Winners, please check your email for info about prizes! CONGRATULATIONS! VOCAL Voices Of CCSD's Amazing Librarians South Carolina Association of School Librarians Wando High School Beanstack
Because reading should be rewarded. 🥳🙌
09/05/2024
📣 Exciting News from Beanstack! 📚✨ The latest addition to our reading integrity suite has arrived. The Take a Closer Look system flags entries that could indicate dishonest logging, so you can quickly identify and address issues.
Here at Beanstack, we take a creative approach to accountability, one that doesn’t use quizzes or require extensive review or grading by educators. Read more about the full Reading Integrity Suite here 👉 https://bit.ly/4gnGuJk
09/05/2024
I prefer my books without the pressure of an exam, thanks. 😂📚
09/05/2024
Inspired by her forthcoming novel, "Together We See," Ari Tison has curated a list of young adult books that utilize creative craft structures. Her list includes books that play with time, point of view, community voice, oral storytelling, episodic storytelling, and much more. I spy many previous guests on the podcast here, too :)
You can download Ari Tison's suggested reading list (and all of our author challenges) at https://bit.ly/3ZeKwO2 to bookmark these selections.
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Books in the Challenge:
Man Made Monsters by Andrea L. Rogers
Code Name Verity by Elizabeth Wein
Red Hood by Elana K Arnold
Firekeeper’s Daughter by Angeline Boulley
The Darkness Outside Us by Eliot Schrefer
How It Went Down by Kekla Magoon - YA Author
A Step From Heaven by An Na
Two Boys Kissing by David Levithan
The Book Thief by Markus Zusak
Thirteen Doorways, Wolves Behind Them All by Laura Ruby
The House on Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros
Everything Sad is Untrue by Daniel Nayeri
Saints of the Household by Ari Tison
What’s your Slack name vs. your real name? Let’s spill the tea! ☕️ Meet the team behind the screen names.
09/04/2024
This week, I am delighted to welcome Ari Tison to The Reading Culture! A debut author, Ari has gained critical acclaim for her novel, “Saints of the Household,” which earned accolades such as the Walter Award, the Walden Award, and the Pura Belpré Award. She’s also an accomplished poet, using her craft to delve into deep themes of identity, healing, and self-discovery. Above all, she is a masterful storyteller.
In Ari's native Bribri culture, monsters play an important role in stories, but for Ari, the monsters were also present in her real life. Through reading and writing poetry, Ari discovered an emotional outlet and ultimately her calling. In this episode, Ari shares how art connects her to her ancestral Bribri heritage. She talks about healing at her own pace, spirituality, the poets and kidlit authors who shaped her writing, growing up between multiple (seemingly very different) places and cultures, and much more.
You may have noticed most of the authors on the show have already written many books. But when I read "Saints of the Household," I knew I had to talk with Ari! She is a force, and I loved learning more about her own story.
Learn more about the episode here: https://www.thereadingculturepod.com/ari-tison
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This episode's Beanstack Featured Librarian is Jared Lessard, Branch Manager for the Calcasieu Parish Public Library System in Southwest Louisiana. He told us about an experience that constantly reminds him about the power of libraries in rural communities.
09/04/2024
🌟 Boost high school reading habits with Beanstack! Strengthen your school's reading culture with community competitions, rewards, and recognition. Motivate students to read more and succeed in academics and beyond. Get the details in our blog How to Build a Reading Community in High Schools https://bit.ly/3Weesbp
When teachers get asked about their first week of school. 😭
We 👏 all of the teachers and school staff for their hard work creating a great first week for students. You guys are the best!
Nothing says reading motivation like quizzes and restrictive reading levels. 🙃
09/01/2024
September is Library Card Sign-Up Month!
Don't miss the opportunity to explore a world of knowledge, excitement, and fun with your very own library card this September! Whether you're a book lover, a film enthusiast, or a tech-savvy student, the library has something for everyone.
Not only can you borrow books, DVDs, and audiobooks at no cost, but you can also access virtual resources, participate in events and workshops, and even borrow e-books and digital magazines from the comfort of your home.
Why wait? Get your library card today and start your journey. 📖🎉
When reading Chapter 1 turns into reading the whole book and now you're sleep-deprived and wondering where the time went. 😭😭
08/30/2024
From Georgia to Hawaii, students across the country were reading up a storm this week! Thirty schools reached 75% student participation in Beanstack and are now officially Reading Culture Trailblazers! Let's keep the momentum going! 😍🎉
Andrew Jackson Elementary School
Barber Middle School
Christ the King Catholic School
Arbor Station Elementary in Douglas County Georgia Schools
BEES-Beulah Elementary
Chapel Hill Elementary in Douglas County Georgia Schools
Dorsett Shoals Elementary School
Holly Springs Elementary School
South Douglas Elementary School DCSS GA
Forest Hills Elementary School
Fort Wright Elementary School
GLH Johnson Elementary
Carver Elementary-Goose Creek CISD
Glengarry Elementary School
Hancock Middle School
Hayes Elementary School in Oklahoma City Public Schools
Mitchell Math and Science Elementary School
Kailua Elementary School
Laurel Hill Primary
Lockeland Elementary in Metro Nashville Public Schools
Lumberton Early Childhood School
Mary Fay Pendleton
Pepperhill Elementary School
Shwab Elementary in Metro Nashville Public Schools
Southern Hills Elementary School in Oklahoma City Public Schools en Español
Stemley Road Elementary School in Talladega County Schools
Summerville Middle School
Sundown Elementary School in Sundown Roughnecks
West Manor Elementary School in Atlanta Public Schools
Western Avenue Elementary School
Major Sheldon Wheeler Elementary School
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No wonder why kids complain about reading because, seriously, who wants to take a quiz after finishing every book they read? We know we don't 🙅♀️
08/29/2024
In her writing, author A.S. King (Amy Sarig) draws on weirdness and absurdity to tap deeper into the trauma her characters face. From anger to misplaced guilt, sadness to grief, and a general sense of overwhelming anxiety, teens have so much to process. And nothing peeves Amy like adults’ dismissal of these experiences, of this trauma, for teens. She is passionate about challenging that norm, validating teens, and offering a surreal mirror to help them understand the world as it truly is: weird.
Visit this 🔗 to learn more about this episode with A.S. King: https://hubs.la/Q02M-xdg0
That 'aha!' moment when you discovered Beanstack can turn kids into reading enthusiasts and keep their bookish spirit alive.
08/28/2024
Keeping it on brand and consistent, A.S. King offers us a truly unique reading challenge with a bizarrely loveable title. Weird stuff that's totally readable, may be old, but it's really good. Hear me out. That’s Amy’s pitch and title for her reading challenge. It’s a good one!
You can download A.S. King's suggested reading list (and all of our author challenges) at https://hubs.la/Q02LQxdc0 to bookmark these selections.
08/28/2024
📚✨ Embrace the future of reading! Technology transforms how we learn, making reading more engaging and accessible for all. With tools like Beanstack, educators can motivate students through digital reading challenges, personalized learning experiences, and collaborative annotation. 📖💻
Let's keep our young readers inspired and connected! Read how in our blog.
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The not-so-demure reader vs Demure Queen of Reading. Who are you? 🤔📚 Featuring Flo and The Reading Culture Podcast host Jordan Lloyd Bookey.
When your 'to be read' list is cutesy and ✨ demure ✨.
Does this happen to you when you go to the library?
Because bookworms aren't created with quizzes. 🪱😁📚
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When we read the book All the World with our then two year-old son and soon to-be big brother, he pointed to the pictures saying “that’s me” and “that’s little sister.” The experience was a unique one for us at a time when we were searching for our next chapter. It led us then to start a book of the month business, called Zoobean, whereby each family would receive a handpicked picture book based on non-traditional genres and interests like having an in*******al family.
Just a few weeks after starting Zoobean, we appeared on the television show Shark Tank and gained an investment from Mark Cuban. But the night the show aired was a turning point when we realized that our original business wouldn’t work. At the time, our most trusted “curators” were children's and school librarians. So, we turned to them to figure out a way to better be of service.
Sacramento Public Library, led by director Rivkah Sass, became our first client for a new application of our technology, called Beanstack, that would apply our system for curating children’s books in order to deliver personalized recommendations to library patrons. Later, Montgomery County Public Library and virtual services librarian Mary Ellen Icaza asked us to tailor Beanstack to serve as the library’s summer reading platform. And Menasha Joint School District, with district librarian Jennifer Peterson, used Beanstack as a platform for an innovative district-wide “Get In The Game” reading challenge. These experiences and the opportunities afforded by these remarkable partners, helped us achieve our purpose – to deliver a uniquely useful and personal experience for readers of all ages.
Over the last four years, we have focused intently on making Beanstack the single best tool for facilitating reading programs, primarily in libraries and schools. Our personalized recommendation system remains part of our secret sauce and how we got started. But more than that, the three values represented in our logo – love, inclusion, and awesomeness – are at the “heart” of all we do. This is who we are and there’s so much more to come. Thank you for your time and consideration!
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