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Read Your World
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Read Your World is a non-profit whose mission is to raise awareness about children’s books that celebrate diversity and to get more of these books into the hands of readers.

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Save the Date! Our IG live with author & artist Mavasta Honyouti is Thursday, 11/20/25, 6 pm ET! Mavasta Honyouti is a master Hopi woodcarver, teacher, and author. He won three Innovation Awards at the Heard Museum.

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November 17, 2025 at 8:24 PM
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Great exposure for creators of diverse kidlit!

Did you know that we have sponsorships for publishers, authors, and illustrators, as well as corporations? Check it out!

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November 14, 2025 at 2:15 PM
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LAST DAY TO ENTER!

Don't miss your chance to win a copy of the middle grade novel from Violet Duncan: Buffalo Dreamer, Finalist, National Book Awards 2024 for Young People's Literature

Enter here:
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November 13, 2025 at 5:26 PM
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Don't miss our IG live with author Violet Duncan, Thursday, 11/13/25, 2 pm ET! Buffalo Dreamer, a novel about the importance of reclaiming the past, was a finalist for the National Book Award for Young People’s Literature in 2024.

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November 12, 2025 at 1:16 AM
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Save the Date! Our IG live with Violet Duncan is Thursday, 11/13/25, 2 pm ET! An award-winning author, educator, dancer, & storyteller, she has toured the US, Canada, & Europe, promoting wellness and cultural education.

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November 8, 2025 at 12:36 AM
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Don't miss our IG live with @jamesbirdbooks.bsky.social , Thursday, 11/6/25, 2 pm ET! Wolf Club follows three kids searching for an elusive white wolf, who may have the magical powers they need to face their challenges.

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November 6, 2025 at 2:07 PM
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HAPPENING TODAY!

Our #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth virtual event is TODAY, Wednesday, 11/5/25, 7 pm ET, so register now! We'll be hosting a panel of special guest authors & giving away 4 book bundles, but you have to be present to win!

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November 5, 2025 at 6:57 PM
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Read Your World Celebrates Native American Heritage Month

Virtual Event & Giveaway
Have you registered yet??

Wednesday, 11/5/25, 7 pm ET
Featuring special guest authors:
Xelena González
James Bird
Sherri Maret
Carla J. S. Messinger

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November 5, 2025 at 12:18 AM
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Save the Date! Our IG live with @jamesbirdbooks.bsky.social is Thursday, 11/6/25, 2 pm ET! James, who is of Ojibwe descent, is the author of middle-grade novels The Brave, The Second Chance of Benjamin Waterfalls, and No PLace Like Home.

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October 31, 2025 at 6:03 PM
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LAST DAY!

This week's giveaway ends TONIGHT, Thursday, 10/30/25, at midnight ET! Enter to win a copy of the new picture book, The Sacred Stone Camp, from Rae Rose and Aly McKnight! Hop over to our Instagram to enter.

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October 30, 2025 at 11:41 PM
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Save the Date! Our IG live [email protected] is Thursday, 10/30/25, 2 pm ET! Frances is a Latina author, educator, and multicultural advocate who has dedicated her career to supporting multicultural and bilingual parenting.

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October 26, 2025 at 4:23 PM
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Save the Date! Our IG live with Rae Rose & Aly McKnight is MONDAY, 10/27/25, 1 pm ET! Rae Rose is an Indigenous and Asian author and journalist. Aly McKnight is an artist whose work features vibrant colors and Indigenous stories.

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October 25, 2025 at 12:00 AM
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Don't miss our IG live with Stephanie Wildman and Estefanía Razo, Thursday, October 16, 2025, 2 pm ET! Their latest book is Story Power! co-authored with Simon Wildman Chung, about the power of imagination and the importance of family ties.

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October 15, 2025 at 8:33 PM
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Don't miss our IG live with Maritere Bellas is Thursday, 10/16/25, 1 pm ET / 10 am PT! Her new picture book Tío Ricky Doesn't Speak English / Tío Ricky no habla inglés helps children to see bilingualism is a super power rather than a burden.

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October 15, 2025 at 8:30 PM
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Save the Date! Our IG live with author Maritere Bellas is Thursday, 10/16/25, 1 pm ET / 10 am PT! Mari is a Puerto Rican award-winning author, speaker, writer, podcast host and bilingual and multicultural parenting mentor.

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October 13, 2025 at 9:35 PM
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Save the Date! Our IG live with @swildmansf.bsky.social and Estefanía Razo is Thursday, 10/16/25, 2 pm ET! Stephanie and Estefanía have collaborated on multiple children's books, including a new one to be released this coming week!

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October 13, 2025 at 9:32 PM
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GIVEAWAY ENDS SOON!

Hop over to our Instagram for a chance to win a SIGNED copy of the beautiful new book from Nat Cardozo & @redcometpressbooks.bsky.social ! Giveaway ends TONIGHT, Thursday, at midnight ET!

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October 9, 2025 at 9:34 PM
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Indigenous Peoples Day Giveaway

Hop over to our Instagram for a chance to win a SIGNED copy of the beautiful new book from Nat Cardozo & Red Comet Press!

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October 8, 2025 at 7:57 PM
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Have you entered this week's giveaway yet? Hop over to our Instagram for a chance to win a SIGNED copy of the beautiful new book from Nat Cardozo & @redcometpressbooks.bsky.social

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October 8, 2025 at 2:18 PM
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Want to donate books but don't need a review? Donate for giveaways, donations to underserved organizations, virtual party prizes (which are highly attended by educators), and our FREE Diverse Books for Classrooms Project:

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October 7, 2025 at 9:57 PM
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Save the Date! Our IG live with Nat Cardozo is Thursday, 10/9/25, 2 pm ET! The French Uruguayan author & illustrator has worked on award-winning picture books, some of them of her own authorship.

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October 7, 2025 at 1:54 AM
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Why Banned Books Week Matters...

It's not just about books! Help us fight back.

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October 7, 2025 at 1:51 AM
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LAST DAY! Today is the final day for our weekly giveaway! Hop over to our Instagram for a chance to win a copy of Faiza Is a Fighter, the amazing new graphic novel from Debasmita Gupta!

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October 2, 2025 at 9:59 PM
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Want to donate books but don't need a review? Donate for a good cause here:

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October 1, 2025 at 1:09 PM
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Save the Date! Our IG live with award-winning author/illustrator @luludelacre.bsky.social is Thursday, 10/2/25, 1 pm ET! Lulu Delacre is a bilingual author, speaker, and illustrator of children's books.

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September 30, 2025 at 10:36 PM