[ez-toc] Free Virtual Event Read Your World is honored to have special guest authors, Xelena González, James Bird, Sherri Maret and Carla J. S. Messinger to celebrate our very first Native American Heritage Month virtual event on Wednesday, November 5, 2025 07:00 PM EST. Meet these great authors and register for a chance to win 1 of...
Guest post by Make a Way Media, 2025 Super Platinum Sponsor We've all heard the phrase "raise a reader, raise a leader," but what does that really mean? Let’s explore how reading can shape your child’s heart, mind, and future. There is an undeniable connection between reading and leadership, and every book offers a powerful opportunity...
[ez-toc] 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...
Guest post by Make a Way Media, 2025 Super Platinum Sponsor Why Are Diverse Books Important for All Kids? There’s a common misunderstanding that I run into time and time again. Many parents, educators, and even librarians believe that books with Black protagonists, or stories centered on underrepresented cultures, are only for children from those communities. That couldn't...
Guest post from Language Lizard Press, Read Your World’s 2024 Platinum Sponsor Language Lizard has added two new bilingual titles to its extensive catalog, Feathers and Friends and The Best of All Worlds. Feathers and Friends is a beautifully illustrated story about two immigrant children from different backgrounds who become good friends through their shared interest in...