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.
Texas Talking Book Voices
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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.
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12/18/2024
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Recent Episodes
August 6, 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.
July 8, 2026
Season 3 Episode 7: America250 and TBP
In this episode, join Engagement Specialist Alicia as she explores how the Talking Book Program is celebrating America's 250th anniversary. Featuring guests Michele Chan Santos and Peggy Price from the Texas State Library and Archives Commission, this episode highlights the Texas America250 Reading Challenge, traveling exhibits, and a special lobby exhibit showcasing Texas's contributions to American history. Learn more about how readers of all ages can participate in this statewide celebration at www.tsl.texas.gov/america250.
June 3, 2026
Season 3 Episode 6: Travel and Leisure for TBP Patrons
In this episode, Engagement Specialist Alicia explores travel, leisure, and adventure for patrons with print, visual, and physical disabilities. She speaks with Margaret Koch, director of the Bullock Texas State History Museum, and Laney Kohout, Accessibility Engagement Specialist with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. Together they cover common barriers travelers face, assistive technology and services that help, how the DIRC can support patrons on the road, and highlights from TBP's collection for the adventurous reader.
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