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...
Make a Way Media Official Sponsor of the Read Your World Day Virtual Party The 2026 Read Your World Day is happening in 7 days, and we’re thrilled to announce the Official Sponsor of our Virtual Party: Make A Way Media. Join Us For a Fun-Filled Hour During the one-hour virtual celebration we’ll come together to celebrate diverse and...
Are you new to Read Your World Day, or a long-time supporter just looking for a little refresher on what makes this celebration so special? It’s a vibrant celebration where communities unite to uplift diverse books and ensure every child sees themselves represented in a story. What happens on Read Your World Day? Let us break it...
Welcome to Read Your World Day 2026! Here’s how to celebrate: Link up your diverse book reviews (at the bottom). This is the place where you'll add your review. Please check out our Big Giant Linky (at the bottom) and share on social media. Register for our virtual party here: readyourworld.org/virtualparty Win diverse book bundles at...
The official Read Your World Day 2026 poster reveal! Download a copy for your reading area, library, or classroom. Click on the image below or click here to get your Read Your World 2025 free poster. About the illustrator Octavia Russo is an illustrator and painter with a background in fine arts and philosophy. She has brought to life numerous...
[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...
