For Everyone, For Free, Forever.
Unite for Literacy has just launched its digital library of picture books at http://uniteforliteracy.com.
Their goal is
to leverage fast growing mobile networks to provide “book abundance” for
families everywhere who wish to promote literacy in their homes and
schools. The books may be enjoyed on computers,
tablets and most smartphones.
There is nothing to buy. Thanks to sponsors, this is a free service for anyone, worldwide that has Internet access.
Their books
were created for home use by parents (and teachers) of preschool and
primary children and by ELL teachers and their students and ELL families
with preschool children. Second language students
will also enjoy them, of course.
Their first
books are 100 simple picture books for read-alouds and for the youngest /
newest readers. Written in English and narrated (on demand) in English
and in 15 other world and indigenous languages, they are reaching out to nearly 3 billion potential readers and their
families.
In
collaboration with cultural institutions in the US, they are adding new
books with rich content and new languages every month. Eventually their
books will be written in many languages as well.
You are invited to visit and enjoy the library and, of course, to share it with your children, friends, colleagues and students. Let me know what you thought of it by leaving a comment below!
