As a result of the incredible participation we received during our virtual party, we are making the questions we asked during the giveaway into a five-part series. The participants were really engaged with these questions and gave us some great recommendations that we’ve compiled here for you. Today’s post is in response to the first question. Enjoy!
International Mother Language Day is celebrated worldwide each February 21. This year’s theme is “multilingual education – a necessity to transform education in a multilingual world.”
Let’s look at its history and ways you can celebrate at home and school!
Guest Post and Review by Jodi Murphy
Many of the people who encountered Maudie told her she had glitches. She believed them. But the real flaw is that those people look at her from a lens that says she is broken and “less than.” Even her mom wants her to act in a way she’s determined is normal, but Maudie is so much more than ordinary.
#ReadYourWorld Book Jam 2023 in partnership with Children's Book Council is excited to present Maria Wen Adcock with her book list of Recently Released Asian Books for Young Readers! We are also giving away a signed copy of her book, It's Chinese New Year, Curious George! To enter, please fill out the Rafflecopter at the bottom. ---- In...
It’s a wrap! Our 2023 Multicultural Children’s Book Day Virtual Party was a success! Thank you! Thank you! This celebration couldn’t have been possible without your support! It was so wonderful to see the community, parents, teachers, sponsors, authors, reviewers and our wonderful co-hosts come together to celebrate diverse books.
Congrats to last night’s winners! #ReadYourWorld Giveaway 2023 Bundle Book Lists
Looking forward to many more years of celebration, we hope everyone enjoyed the event.
#ReadYourWorld Book Jam 2023 in partnership with Children's Book Council is excited to present Tony Perry with his list sharing his favorite children's books to spark important conversations on issues shaping our country and society. Top 5 Books To Spark Important Conversations Keepunumuk: Weeâchumun's Thanksgiving Story by Danielle Greendeer, Anthony Perry, and Alexis Bunten, illustrated by Garry...
#ReadYourWorld Book Jam 2023 in partnership with Children's Book Council is excited to present Ukrainian author and illustrator, Oleksandr Shatokhin, with his book list of picture books to understand the Ukraine war. We also have a giveaway of Yellow Butterfly: A Story From Ukraine. To enter, please fill out the Rafflecopter at the bottom. Picture Books to...
#ReadYourWorld Book Jam 2023 in partnership with Children's Book Council is thrilled to kick off our series with Torrey Maldonado who brings a diverse middle grade sports list to inspire greatness. We also have a giveaway of an inscribed copy of Torrey's latest book, Hands. To enter, please fill out the Rafflecopter at the bottom. Hands by...
It’s that magical time of year! For many families, a beloved holiday tradition is snuggling up together to read Christmas stories. Yet too often, those books do not reflect the families that are enjoying them.
Lack of diversity in children’s books is a problem all year long, but it seems especially pressing during the holidays, when traditional stories and tropes often reign. One area where this is most obvious is the portrayal of Santa Claus. Though based on a real person from modern-day Turkey, Santa is most often portrayed as very fair-skinned.
