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Reading together

Make Space for Reading in Two Languages

Reading across languages can celebrate a family’s identity and let children connect words, voices, and experiences.

A mother and child reading together: Make Space for Reading in Two Languages

A small way to begin

Choose the language that feels natural for the moment. You can read a page in one language and talk about it in another.

Make it your own

Avoid treating one language as a test. Enjoying the story together supports confidence and gives every family voice a place.