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...
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...
[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...