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August 5, 2023

Guest post by Language Lizard, 2023 Platinum Sponsor

Today’s language spotlight features the Russian and Ukrainian languages! These two languages are widely spoken in Eastern Europe, with Russian being the official language of Russia, as well as that of Belarus, Kyrgyzstan, and Kazakhstan, and Ukrainian being Ukraine’s official language. Despite being closely related, each language has its own alphabet, vocabulary, and grammar rules, making each language unique.

Climate Change: Understanding Environmental Justice Classroom Kit

by RYW Project Manager

Multicultural Booklist

August 3, 2023

If you’ve been following the news, you’ll know that July was the hottest month globally in recorded history. The United Nations has warned that the era of global boiling, yes, you read that correctly global boiling was here. It is no longer global warming and this my friends is scary.

At Read Your World, our mission extends beyond promoting diverse and multicultural books; we also seek out books that leave a lasting impact on our young readers, nurturing tomorrow’s adults.

Ancestor’s Resilience: The Great Migration’s Lessons for Children

by RYW Project Manager

Guest Posts, Multicultural Booklist

July 24, 2023

Guest post by author Lora L. Hyler

A day before the Summer Solstice, I enjoyed the company of a professional baseball player, a coach, and the famous Racing Sausages, all members of the Milwaukee Brewers baseball team. The playground was filled with excited schoolchildren. Indeed, summer was in the air.

Building Your Little Library for Multicultural Learning

by RYW Project Manager

Guest Posts, Multicultural Booklist

July 10, 2023

Guest post from Cardinal Rule Press, Read Your World’s 2023 Silver Sponsor

Written by Paige Hackman for Cardinal Rule Press

Tips and Resources for Teaching Teen ESL Students

by RYW Project Manager

diversity in children’s books, Guest Posts, Multicultural Booklist

June 19, 2023

Guest post by Language Lizard, 2023 Platinum Sponsor

Learning a new language can be daunting, especially for teenagers already facing numerous challenges in their personal and academic lives as they adjust to a new country, community, and school. In addition, teenagers have unique personalities and learning styles, making it challenging to keep them motivated and engaged in the classroom. Here are three tips to help educators create a positive learning environment and teach teen ESL students effectively:

Read Your World This Summer: Explore Endless Adventures Through Books!

by RYW Project Manager

Multicultural Booklist

June 12, 2023

June 21st is the official first day of summer! It is the perfect time for children to explore the world through books. Whether you’re planning a staycation or a vacation, reading can transport your child to far-off lands, introduce them to diverse cultures and people, and inspire their imagination.

Multicultural Books about Being True to Yourself

by RYW Project Manager

Multicultural Booklist

June 5, 2023

Guest post from Cardinal Rule Press, Read Your World’s 2023 Silver Sponsor

Learning Measurement with a Multicultural Twist

by RYW Project Manager

Multicultural Booklist

May 22, 2023

When introducing different units of measurement to a class, why not add a multicultural twist to the lesson plan? This is a fun way to introduce the topic to the students and generate awareness and understanding of measurement units used in different areas of the world.

Read Your World’s First Online Auction

by RYW Project Manager

Read Your World Online Auction

May 1, 2023

It’s official! As of May 1st, Read Your World’s first online auction is live. The auction will remain open through May 15th. Have you written a children’s book and would love a professional manuscript critique? Perhaps you have a website and blog posts that need some editing? Are you a pet-lover or do you know someone who...

Help Us Change the World, One Book at a Time

by RYW Project Manager

Featured

March 20, 2023

If you turn on the TV news, scroll through social media, or read/watch the news on your computer you’ll come across headlines such as “Banned in the USA: The Growing Movement to Ban Books”, “Why Book Ban Efforts Are Spreading Across the U.S.”, “Texas leads US in books banned from schools,” and “Florida school book bans: Second highest rate in the nation.”