It’s time to celebrate as Language Lizard marks its 20th anniversary! Founded in 2005 by Anneke Vanmarcke Forzani, Language Lizard has become a trusted publisher and supplier of bilingual books and products in over 60 languages for educators, libraries, literacy organizations, and families. As a multilingual first-generation American, Forzani endeavors to provide creative and effective bilingual...
National Autism Acceptance Month, or World Autism Month, is celebrated every April! Along with World Autism Awareness Day on April 2nd, this international observance is dedicated to highlight autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The month is an opportunity educate, celebrate the contributions of autistic individuals (or those on the autism spectrum) and advocate for greater understanding,...
Happy Holi! Holi is a spring festival celebrated throughout India, especially by people who practice Hinduism. Holi is held on the last full moon during the Hindu calendar month of Phalguna, so the exact day of the celebration changes every year. This year, Holi falls on March 14th. This ancient tradition marks the end of...
March has been set apart in the United States to celebrate women’s history month! According to the Library of Congress, Women's History Month honors and celebrates the struggles and achievements of American women throughout the history of the United States. American women have fought throughout our history to gain rights not simply for themselves, but...
Ramadan Mubarak! Observed by Muslims worldwide, Ramadan is a sacred month of fasting, prayer, reflection, and community. Ramadan remembers the month the Islamic holy book, the Qur’an, was first revealed to the Prophet Muhammad. Ramadan is regarded as one of the Five Pillars of Islam and lasts from one sighting of the crescent moon to...