What our customers say about Bound to Stay Bound Books
Christen Higgins
Matthews Elementary School
Charlotte, North Carolina
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Their product is phenomenal“Bound to Stay Bound has always been our go-to company because they are great with their customer service, their product is phenomenal, and if there’s ever any problems that we have they are always wonderful to work with.” Teresa Miller | |
Durable and meant to last“These Bound to Stay Bound board books are so durable… I know if I buy them they’re going to last for a long time!” Emily Kupersztoch | |
Great resources“I can’t thank Bound enough for all the great resources they provide for me as I work on collection development in my fifteen libraries I supervise.” Sharon Haupt | |
Quality in all areas“When I think of Bound to Stay Bound I think of quality, from the books to the customer service to the website.” Mark Lee | |
Great customer service“The second reason that I love Bound to Stay Bound is the customer service… Not every company has great customer service and in the busy lives of school librarians we need a company that will stand behind us and support the work that we are doing in our schools.” Andy Plemmons | |
Shiny and pretty“If you ask any of the kids they will probably pick one of the Bound to Stay Bound because it is nice and shiny and pretty, and they know that if their little brother or sister gets ahold of it there is a chance that it might survive!” Stella Green | |
Huge success“We use the [Save Our] Library campaign… through Bound to Stay Bound to get community and family to donate books to the library. It has had a huge success at Aviara Oaks Elementary.” Andrea Oshima Library Media Tech Aviara Oaks Elementary School Carlsbad, California | |
Don’t ever have to weed“I don’t ever have to weed Bound to Stay Bound books due to them falling apart because, well, they just don’t!” Sheri Wersterfer Librarian Hoffman Lane Elementary School New Braunfels, Texas | |
Covers look fabulous“The covers look so fabulous, the kids just love them, and they are Bound to Stay Bound – they will last a true lifetime.” Elizabeth Patterson Librarian Smithson Valley Middle School Spring Branch, Texas | |
Books that will last“We order Bound to Stay Bound books almost exclusively from our library because we’re on limited budgets and we want books that will last, and books that are attractive, and books that kids want.” Angie Adams Lead Librarian Vista Grande Elementary School Rio Rancho, New Mexico | |
Quality service and products“I recommend Bound to Stay Bound if you’re looking for books that will last and quality service and products.” Christina Peterson School Librarian Conestoga Valley Middle School Lancaster, Pennsylvania | |
Attention to detail“The reason I am such a fan of Bound to Stay Bound Books is the company’s attention to detail… I love that the website tells me if the book is immediately available… the speed of delivery is impressive… I have not encountered another company that matches their commitment to quality and customer service.” Tim Whitney School Librarian Leola Elementary School Leola, Pennsylvania | |
Quick turnaround“I really like the quick turnaround for Bound to Stay Bound. I put in an order — it’s there usually within a week!” Lynella Holmes Elementary Library Media Specialist Beloit School District Beloit, Wisconsin | |
Always treated respectfully“I have also found that with Bound to Stay Bound Books personnel, I’m always treated respectfully and anytime I’ve had to call or I’ve had an issue I’ve been helped and problems get solved right away. They’re great to work with!” Amber Peterson | |
A customer for life“The ability of books to be able to be circulated again and again and again is equally important, especially at a time when budgets are limited and we have to make choices… I think I’m a Bound to Stay Bound customer for life!” Kate Brundage Librarian Singapore American School Singapore | |
Easy and convenient“I love the online ordering. It’s very easy and convenient. I use the Dup Check feature and the Analysis helps me with my collection development. I just think the Bound to Stay Bound company is the best!” Judy Hansen | |
Totally satisfied“I am totally satisfied with everything about Bound to Stay Bound because they’re as close to perfect as you can get!” Lynn Morris Librarian Frank Elementary School Klein, Texas | |
Always friendly“What I really like about Bound to Stay Bound Books is their customer service. I call them, they are always so friendly, they can deal exactly with what I want, I can just tell them and it always arrives very promptly.” Francis Ablett | |
Great selection“So, initially it was the binding that sold me on Bound to Stay Bound. But now it is not only the binding but the great selection of high quality literature, and the customer service is second to none.” Marisela Rodriguez | |
Best company to order books from“When I became a school librarian it was easy to see which books held up the best. Bound to Stay Bound is the best company to order books from that not only need to stand up to the test of time but also the hands of students.” Amy Benedict Librarian Keokuk Middle School Keokuk, Iowa | |
I recommend it to anyone“Any of my friends that become librarians, when they get their first library, whether they are elementary or middle, I just tell them look at Bound to Stay Bound and give them a try.” Becky Jackman Librarian New Providence Middle School Clarksville, Tennessee | |
Can’t say enough about BTSB“I’ve worked as a media specialist for over 25 years and I just can’t say enough about Bound to Stay Bound Books! They hold up very well, their website is easy to navigate… and you get great customer service.” Nancy Praver Media Specialist Riverview Elementary School Titusville, Florida | |
Stands the test of time“Schools have very limited funding and we don’t have the opportunity to run out and buy whatever we want whenever we want. So librarians are very thoughtful about their purchases, and we have found that Bound to Stay Bound is the one that stands the test of time.” Kim Anderson Library Media Specialist Watterson Elementary School Louisville, Kentucky | |
Librarian’s best friend“I think Bound to Stay Bound is a librarian’s best friend… Their customer service has that old-fashioned personal touch. Your library’s order matters to Bound to Stay Bound.” Jan Willis Director Lee County Library System Tupelo, Mississippi | |
Our students deserve the best“I think we are sending a message that reading in our school is extremely important, that we value the printed word, and that we feel as if our students deserve the very best… Therefore, I would not go with any other company. I’m very pleased with Bound to Stay Bound.” Barbara Burns Head Librarian Norfolk Academy Norfolk, Virginia | |
Customer service is tremendous“Customer Service at Bound to Stay Bound is also tremendous. Whenever I’ve had a problem, whenever I’ve had a concern or I’ve had a question, I can call, I can get through, someone is right there to answer my questions.” Cindy Schaible Librarian Augusta Ranch Elementary School Mesa, Arizona | |
They last and they last“The Bound to Stay Bound Books hold up to the locker crunches…, football practice…, students using them as last minute snowboards down a hill. They last and they last and they last.” Holli Buchter | |
Always look for BTSB first“I always look for a Bound to Stay Bound book first… I do like the website, it’s so easy to order books. The delivery is so quick.” Cindy Moyle | |
Stand up to the trials“There are no compromises with the Bound to Stay Bound product. You’re going to find that these books stand up to the trials that your students will put them through.” Nancy Froehlich Librarian Smith Street Elementary School Uniondale, New York | |
I like the Dup Check“I really like the Dup check… The Collection Development is very helpful too.” Jim Moon | |
![]() | Not one single mistake“For $90,000 worth of books there was not one single mistake in the whole order, … but I guess I’ve come to expect that from Bound to Stay Bound.” Alan Hendrix Lead Elementary Librarian Lubbock Independent School District Lubbock, Texas |
Stand up against punishment“We’ve used Bound to Stay Bound for over 45 years… We particularly like the quality of the bindings because they are durable and they stand up against the punishment our children give to us.” John Taylor Director Madera County Library Madera, California | |
Very confident in using site“So within the first hour of our meeting he (our BTSB sales rep) pretty much brought me from very little knowledge of how to purchase books to feeling very confident in using the Bound to Stay Bound site.” Amy Oberts Librarian Oakland Elementary School Bloomington, Illinois | |
Friendliness and acceptance“I love the fact that I’m important. I guess it’s the attitude I see at Bound to Stay Bound; it’s one of friendliness, of acceptance, of people going out of their way to make sure that what you’re getting, the product, is really good.” Nancy Talley Librarian Pheasant Point Elementary School O’Fallon, Missouri | |
Just one of the best“I also like using the website. I find it easy to use and I especially like the feature where it compares a title against my collection… I strongly recommend (Bound to Stay Bound Books). It’s just one of the best!” Sarah Geiger Librarian Acoma Elementary School Albuquerque, New Mexico | |
Wonderful books“After pricing the whole list I realized that buying from Bound to Stay Bound was only $2.35 more, and I thought ‘That’s nothing!’, I can afford these wonderful books.” Susan Bristow | |
Rarely have to buy from anywhere else“Some people think they can’t get middle school books from Bound to Stay Bound and that is absolutely not true. I very rarely have to buy a book from anywhere else.” Marcia Parsons Librarian Drexel Hill Middle School Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania | |
What’s not to like?“When asked why I like Bound to Stay Bound I always say ‘What’s not to like about a company that gives you more than you asked for?'” Peggy Becksvoort Librarian Falmouth Middle School Falmouth, Maine | |
BTSB books are a bargain“I’m a shopper, I’m always looking for a bargain. And at any price Bound to Stay Bound books are a bargain because I know that they will last and last and last.” Nancy Adams Media Specialist Cumberland Road Elementary School Fishers, Indiana | |
![]() | The website is a good tool“The website… is not only a tool that I use as a purchaser but it’s a tool we use in our library programming.” Sue Kowalski |
Serve our community well“We’re always happy to see those books come through our library that bear the little gold labels that say Bound to Stay Bound. They continue to serve our community well and, for a library on a tight budget, that’s always a plus.” Angel Tuggle Branch Manager Winder Public Library Winder, Georgia | |
Can’t beat that kind of service“Excellent service, sales rep’s wonderful and the website’s very user friendly for ordering… You can’t beat that kind of service!” Karen Gavigan |