We explore the origin of the StoryWalk® and how libraries around the country can take advantage of this immersive idea. Then, we offer bilingual book recommendations to include in your own StoryWalk®! Continue reading Bilingual Story Walks
Category Archives: Community Support
5 Ideas for Random Acts of Kindness Day
We are ready to pay it forward today. It’s time to spread kindness to all your neighbors! Continue reading 5 Ideas for Random Acts of Kindness Day
Support Multicultural Children’s BOOKS & LITERACY on #GivingTuesday
Language Lizard is proud to join the many organizations around the world celebrating #GivingTuesday on December 1, 2020. As a Pledge 1% member, we are committed to supporting children’s education initiatives. Learn more about Pledge 1%, Room to Read, and two other non-profits that need your support to continue their work to promote multicultural children’s literature.
Continue reading Support Multicultural Children’s BOOKS & LITERACY on #GivingTuesdayTalking to Children about Racism and Inequality – Resources for Teachers and Parents
We at Language Lizard always strive to promote inclusion, and celebrate diversity. We encourage schools, teachers and families to address the inequities that exist in our society. This post contains resources that specifically address how parents and teachers can talk about race and racism with children.
Continue reading Talking to Children about Racism and Inequality – Resources for Teachers and ParentsGiveaway & Free Resources to Promote Multicultural Reading at Home
Language Lizard launched a brand new bilingual book giveaway to support reading while students are engaged in distance learning. As a Pledge 1% member, we are also continuing to support Room to Read’s global literacy efforts during the COVID-19 crisis. Free e-books are available to all students on Room to Read’s digital platform. Read on to learn more about these great resources to promote reading!
Continue reading Giveaway & Free Resources to Promote Multicultural Reading at HomeSupport Global Literacy on #GivingTuesdayNow
Today is #GivingTuesdayNow. Language Lizard, a Pledge 1% member, is pleased to continue our support of children’s education initiatives during this challenging time. Learn more about Pledge 1%, Room to Read, and other non-profits that you can support to help children worldwide.
Continue reading Support Global Literacy on #GivingTuesdayNowOnline Teaching Support & Information for ELL Families Regarding Coronavirus
During this challenging time, we want to provide you with a few useful resources.
- For those dealing with school closures, here are resources for teaching online from NY State TESOL, from The Edublogger, and from Amazing Educational Resources.
- Multilingual information about Coronavirus to share with families, including English Language Learners
Libraries Support Immigrant Children & Families
Libraries around the country are stepping in to support immigrant families. Some are new arrivals, navigating the immigration system. Others have undocumented family members who are facing possible enforcement actions. Here, we offer some suggestions you can give your local library, so they can offer assistance to these families during an extremely vulnerable period of their lives.
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DIA! DIVERSITY IN ACTION
April 30th of each year is the culmination of Dia! Diversity in Action.
Dia! Diversity In Action
Also known as El dia de los ninos/El dia de los libros (Children’s Day/Book Day), Dia! is a nationwide initiative from the American Library Association that helps libraries connect their patrons to more bilingual and multicultural resources.
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April’s Reading Holidays are Perfect for Diverse Children’s Books
April is a great month for book lovers! Not only do we have Drop Everything And Read (D.E.A.R.) Day, there’s also National Library Week and a whole host of reading-related holidays that celebrate books, poems and libraries.
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