Austin Readathon encourages reading, buys books for children in need

AUSTIN (KXAN) — As children across Austin turn the pages of their books, many are doing more than just enjoying the written word — they’re also earning money to help others explore a love of reading.
BookSpring’s annual Readathon started this week, encouraging students to raise money by asking friends or family to sponsor them for the number of minutes they read. Kay Gooch has worked with the fundraiser for many years. She’s a librarian at Gullett Elementary, one of