Building Community with Bilingual Books 2026 Classroom Kit
We are excited to share that the 2026 Classroom Kit from Read Your World is here! This year’s theme, Building Community with Bilingual Books, celebrates the power of language and literature to bring people together, foster inclusion, and strengthen cultural pride.
Building Community with Bilingual Books Classroom Kit
The Bilingualism Classroom Kit 2025–2026 is packed with resources to bring language and culture to life in classrooms and homes. Inside you’ll find a colorful classroom poster, engaging lesson plans and activities to spark meaningful conversations, and practical tips for parents and educators on why bilingual books matter. The kit also includes multilingual book lists spanning Spanish, Native American, Asian, Hebrew, and more, as well as essays on the benefits of bilingual literature, strategies for reading at every age—from babies and toddlers to teens and adults—plus the popular Bilingualism is My Superpower worksheets and free posters. You’ll also find thought-provoking articles such as Bridging Cultures: The Power of Bilingual Books in Bilingual Child Month and links to the Polyglot Initiative YouTube Channel for language learning inspiration.
This kit matters because it encourages diversity and inclusion, provides ready-to-use resources created by educators who understand, and helps children develop language pride and a strong cultural identity. With nearly one in four U.S. children (26%) now growing up multilingual, and research showing that bilingualism strengthens memory, problem-solving skills, and cross-cultural awareness, these resources give families and teachers practical strategies to support the next generation of multilingual learners.
Read Your World Bilingual Child Month Resources
The launch of this kit pairs perfectly with Bilingual Child Month in October. Explore more resources and celebration ideas here:
Download the Classroom Kit
Together, we can create classrooms and communities where every child feels seen, valued, and celebrated.
👉 Get your free 2026 Building Community with Bilingual Books Classroom Kit here
This free resource is designed for teachers, librarians, and parents who want to create welcoming spaces where children see themselves reflected in stories and discover the richness of bilingualism.
Additional Bilingual Resources
- Children are much better at learning language than AI
- Baby Talk Enhances Infant Speech Learning
- Demographics of Multilingual Children
- Young Dual Language Learners in the United States and by State
- The Number of Bilingual Kids in America Continues to Rise
