Texas Talking Book Voices

About Texas Talking Book Voices

On Texas Talking Book Voices, the podcast of the Talking Book Program at the Texas State Library and Archives Commission, we go behind the scenes to explore different facets of the service and meet the people who help make reading accessible to Texans with visual, physical, or reading disabilities. Whether you’re a TBP patron, a librarian, or a library fan, we have something here for you! Learn more about the Talking Book Program at www.tsl.texas.gov/tbp.

Publisher

Texas State Library and Archives Commission

Category

arts · education · leisure

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

18 Dec 2024

Latest episode

5 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

37 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   5 Oct 2026

   Season 3 Episode 10: Dyslexia

   In this episode, Engagement Specialist Alicia talks with Lisa Baker of the International Dyslexia Association’s Austin Branch about understanding dyslexia, how it can affect reading, and the important role audiobooks play in providing access to books and learning. They also explore the resources and services available through the Texas Talking Book Program for readers with dyslexia.

2. 

   2 Sept 2026

   Season 3 Episode 9: Science Fiction

   In this episode, Laura Jean and Becky explore the wide-ranging world of science fiction. They discuss popular subgenres, from time travel and dystopias to cyberpunk and space opera, as well as current trends like AI ethics and Afrofuturism. They also share tips for finding the right science fiction book based on your interests, whether you’re a longtime fan or new to the genre.

3. 

   6 Aug 2026

   Season 3 Episode 8: History of TBP

   In this episode, Engagement Specialist Alicia and Program Engagement Manager Jaclyn take listeners all the way back to 1809 to trace the complete history of the Talking Book Program— from Louis Braille's birth and the founding of the National Library Service, through Texas joining the national network in 1931, to the digital audiobook players patrons use today. Learn how a $1,000 appropriation for raised-letter books grew into a free, statewide library service for Texans with visual, physical, and reading disabilities.

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