As the school year winds down, I find myself in full reflection mode. Being the Project Manager for Read Your World means I get a front-row seat to all the ways this organization shows up for kids, educators, and the multicultural book community, and honestly? This year has been a lot. This year, we connected with...
Boston area: Save the date for the 3rd Annual Newton Children's Book Festival 2026! Please note that we have a NEW LOCATION! It's a larger venue, so we can fit 100+ authors and illustrators in one big room! There is also an elevator and 125 parking spots on premise! We are excited for year 3! ...
Read Your World's 2nd Annual Newton Children's Book Festival 2025 was a huge success. More than 1,500 people attended the event. Feedback from some people via our survey even said that our event was too crowded. We had PR coverage on WGBH radio and CBS News: Our thanks to all our sponsors, Jannie Ho for the gorgeous...
Guest post by Tonya Duncan Ellis, 2026 Author Sponsor Black History is American history, and Black History Month is a time set aside to focus on African-American contributions, which have been historically ignored. Sharing picture books featuring notable Black historical figures and events is a great way to educate children about African-American achievements. [gallery columns="2" size="large" ids="53911,53912"] What...
Read Your World Virtual Party [ez-toc] On January 29, 2026, teachers, librarians, parents, families, co-hosts, sponsors, and everyone who shares our mission gathered for a one-hour virtual party to celebrate diverse and inclusive children’s books. It was a joyful time of connection and solidarity, especially in light of the challenges diverse and inclusive books continue to face. Thank...
