Comal Literacy Foundation

Meet our new President!

Debbie Laughlin is a creative entrepreneur, writer, podcast host, and community builder based in New Braunfels. She’s the founder of Debbie Laughlin Creative and The Passion and Paid Podcast, where she brings stories to life through writing, community events, and meaningful conversations. A strong advocate for literacy, language, and inclusion, Debbie is honored to serve on the board of the Comal County Literacy Foundation, helping expand access to lifelong learning and educational resources. Whether she’s hosting trivia, leading workshops, or chasing after her granddaughters, Debbie is always driven by heart, humor, and the power of connection.

Are you looking to donate books? We would be grateful if you considered donating to our community book swap event, taking place on November 6th. We aim to provide a vast selection of books for participants to choose from, and any remaining books will be donated to free libraries, schools, and churches in New Braunfels.

All donations can be dropped off at Big Frog Custom T-Shirts & More

Our founder was gone for a bit but is back and ready to get New Braunfels READING!!!! Keep watching for some BIG news for our foundation.