Books are more than just stories; they are the key to opportunity.

In this episode, Larry Sprung talks with Amy Zaslansky, the founder of Book Fairies, a nonprofit organization on a mission to eradicate book deserts and foster a love of reading. 

Amy shares her transformative journey from occupational therapist to pioneering a movement that increases access to books for under-resourced communities. 

Discover how Book Fairies has distributed millions of books to schools, shelters, and communities in need, and learn how you can join the effort to spread literacy and joy.

Larry and Amy discuss: 

• Amy’s unique path from occupational Therapy to founding Book Fairies
• The impact of Book Fairies in increasing literacy rates by providing access to books
• The collaborative efforts with the IDD community for book distribution
• Mitlin Financial’s upcoming book drive to support the cause
• And more!

Resources:

• Mitlin Financial  
• The JOY and Productivity Journal by Lawrence Sprung 

Connect with Larry Sprung: 

• LinkedIn: Larry Sprung
• Instagram: Larry Sprung
• Facebook: Larry Sprung
• X (Twitter): Larry Sprung

Connect with Amy Zaslansky: 

• (516) 557-6645
• LinkedIn: Amy Zaslansky
• Website: Book Fairies

About our Guest:

Amy Zaslansky is the founder of Book Fairies. She is passionate about expanding literacy opportunities in under-resourced areas by flooding communities with the books at-risk children need to succeed. Amy is a Maryland native, graduating Emory University with a BA in Psychology and Temple University with an MS in Occupational Therapy.

Guests on the Mitlin Money Mindset are not affiliated with CWM, LLC, and opinions expressed herein may not be representative of CWM, LLC. CWM, LLC is not responsible for the guest’s content linked on this site.

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Larry Sprung Host Mitlin

Lawrence “Larry” Sprung, CFP® is a husband, father, entrepreneur and mental health advocate.

Larry is the author of the Amazon Bestselling book “Financial Planning Made Personal” and the also host of the Mitlin Money Mindset™ a podcast that reminds you to ask yourself “What did you do today that brought you joy?®”

In 2004 he founded Mitlin Financial, Inc. naming the firm memory of Larry’s wife’s grandfather, Mitchell, and his mother, Linda. During his career, Larry has found that a lot of industry terms and concepts can seem confusing to outsiders. That’s why he works with the families he serves to break down complex financial topics into easy-to-understand concepts.

In recognition of Larry’s significant contributions to his profession, he has received quite a few awards. In 2021, Larry was named to the Investopedia 100 Top Advisors in 2021 and was even more humbled to make their Top Ten list for 2022.

Outside the office, one of Larry’s greatest passions is raising awareness for mental health. He spent over 12 years serving on the National Board of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) and sits on its financial and investment committees. With his wife, Denise, he has raised more than $1.7 million for the organization through the Keith Milano Memorial Fund. The fund was created in memory of his brother-in-law.

Larry values his family tremendously and his desire to do right by his wife and two sons drives who he is in and out of the office.