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...
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...
August is here, and that means it’s back-to-school season! Students, teachers, librarians and admins around the U.S. are preparing to go back to school or some have already returned. Starting a new year of school can come with so many different emotions and expectations: excitement, happiness, worry, uncertainty, etc.. School may not look the same...
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...
