# Build A Reader

> Build A Reader (iPhone/iPad app by Tulsa City-County Library.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/build-a-reader/id1601749442 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Tulsa City-County Library](https://appshunter.io/developer/456403254)
- Category: Books, Reference
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 204 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2022-02-15
- Data updated: 2026-08-27
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/build-a-reader/id1601749442/reviews.md

## What is Build A Reader?

The Build A Reader app from Tulsa City-County Library is a free tool that can help parents develop early literacy skills in children from birth to pre-K in order to grow and sustain a love of reading. The app offers short, bite-sized videos led by professional library staff demonstrating songs, finger plays, and great book recommendations in thematic categories such as Animals and Feelings to prepare young children for a lifetime of reading joy. Plus, when you can’t make it to the library for story time, you can still get a story time… in your pocket!


## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.2.3 — 2026-08-21

Improved video playback
Updated app compatibility and performance
Bug fixes and stability improvements

### 2.2.2 — 2025-08-27

Minor feature enhancements

### 2.2.0 — 2024-04-03

Fixed Downloads menu not correctly handling entries

### 2.1.0 — 2024-04-01

Welcome to the new Build A Reader version 2.1.0 ! 

We have made major changes to the app, primarily optimizing the rewards screens and improving the user experience.

Major Changes:
* New rewards screen
* Fixed bug that caused the app to slow down when opening the rewards screen
* "Total Books Read" shows you how many books you've read in different time ranges
* Added a bunch of new stickers and trophies
* Improved performance and speed
* Fixed bug where PDF's would not open

Minor Changes:
* Fixed buttons not being green
* Added progress spinners when rewards not yet loaded
* Fixed overflowing text in profile screens
* Removed buggy character from new user prompt
* Make focused stickers larger
* Load reward images locally, instead of the internet
* Locked stickers are now greyed out
* Reduce letter spacing, Fix 'Add Book' context bug

### 1.0 — 2022-02-16

No release notes.

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## More apps by Tulsa City-County Library

- [TCCL](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tccl/id1562197224)
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All apps by Tulsa City-County Library: https://appshunter.io/developer/456403254

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