Guest post by Author Sponsor Tonya Duncan Ellis November 8 is National STEM/STEAM Day. It’s a great time to celebrate science, technology, engineering, math and the arts. National STEM/STEAM Day was founded in 2015 by toy and entertainment company, MGA Entertainment, to expose students, and in particular girls and minorities, to STEM fields and careers. Underrepresentation...
October is Celebrating the Bilingual Child Month, and Read Your World is marking it with a story we’re excited to share. For many years, Language Lizard has been a Platinum Sponsor of Read Your World, supporting our mission and initiatives and supplying the bilingual books we’ve purchased for Waltham Family School. Now, as a champion...
[ez-toc] Our newest free Classroom Kit is here: Beyond Screens: Teaching Kids to Think Critically in a Digital World. With kids spending 4–6 hours online every day, this year's kit tackles media literacy head-on, giving educators, parents, and librarians the tools to help students spot misinformation, question what they see, and think critically about the content...
Back to school is right around the corner, and it's the perfect time to stock up! For a limited time, get 50% off more than 50 book bundles, perfect for teachers building classroom libraries and parents growing their home collection. Each bundle is hand-curated around a theme, real-life biographies, tough conversations, diverse voices, and more, so...
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...
Black History Month This February, as we celebrate Black History Month, Read Your World is honored to spotlight the stories, voices, and contributions of Black authors and communities around the world. Black History Month invites us to reflect, learn, and uplift the rich cultural narratives that shape our collective human experience—through books, meaningful conversations, and shared...
