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INTRODUCING #WORLDKIDLIT MONTH

Language Lizard partnered with World Kid Lit to highlight world literature for young readers. We explain why these international, translated stories are great!.......... CONTINUE READING
Classroom, ELLs / DLLs, Idioms, Teacher Resources, Uncategorized,

IDIOMS, FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE, & ASD

We look at challenges children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) face when learning figurative language. Our Idiom Series offers support for young learners!.......... CONTINUE READING
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BILINGUAL STORY WALKS

We investigate the origin of the StoryWalk® and how libraries can take advantage of this immersive idea. Then, we offer bilingual book recommendations!.......... CONTINUE READING
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NEW MULTICULTURAL BOOK SERIES CELEBRATES DIVERSITY, KINDNESS, AND FRIENDSHIP

We are excited to announce the release of our new Language Lizard Living in Harmony Books. These books use colorful multicultural illustrations and simple text to explain concepts of diversity, kindness, and friendship. Illustrations include diverse characters and settings from around the world, allowing children to see themselves in the book and learn about the world around them. Sample page from We Can All Be Friends (Spanish-English edition) The Language Lizard Living in Harmony Book Series consists of three titles: .......... CONTINUE READING
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MULTICULTURAL CHILDREN’S BOOK DAY – RECAP & REVIEWS

Language Lizard was a proud Platinum Sponsor of Multicultural Children’s Book Day (MCBD) this past January. We are big supporters of this movement to bring attention to the need for more multicultural children’s books in classrooms and libraries. One of the best parts of MCBD each year is their online Twitter Party, where participants get a chance to discuss issues surrounding multicultural books and diversity in publishing with educators,............. CONTINUE READING
Community Support, Holidays, Libraries, Uncategorized,

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.   Children’s Book Day April 2nd of each year, the birthday of Hans Christian Andersen, is also Children’s Book Day. It’s a holiday that celebrates children’s book authors, promotes the importance of early literacy, and is a great chance to share your favorite book with the young readers............. CONTINUE READING
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