Guest post by Author Afsaneh Moradian
As the proud parent of an LGBTQIA+ child, there is no greater excitement than Pride month. For 30 days people hang Pride flags, hold events, and post all over social media how much they love and support the LGBTQIA+ community. It’s a validating and confidence-boosting time for my child and so many others.
📖✨ This Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month, we’re celebrating the richness of heritage while exploring the “Unique Perspectives on Hispanic/Latinx Children’s Books in Raising Awareness about Climate Change.” 🌱📚 Join our upcoming virtual event to discover how our guest authors Andrea Olatunji, Maritza MartĂnez MejĂa and Maria J. Greenhalgh share their expertise and knowledge during our virtual event. Plus, we’ll be giving away a copy of each of the author’s children’s books, including a bonus book giveaway from our Team Member Frances DĂaz Evans!Â
Drumroll, please!!! Our Poster Reveal is here!!!
The official Multicultural Children’s Book Day 2024 poster is courtesy of Rebecca Burgess. Check out their website here.
Download a copy for your reading area, library, or classroom. Click on the image below or click here to get your Read Your World 2024 free poster.
Guest post by Language Lizard, 2023 Platinum SponsorÂ
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.Â
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.
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.
Guest post from Cardinal Rule Press, Read Your World’s 2023 Silver Sponsor
Written by Paige Hackman for Cardinal Rule Press
Guest post by Language Lizard, 2023 Platinum SponsorÂ
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:
