Five Great Books for Family Literacy with English Learners 
Here are five great books for family literacy with English learners and Spanish learners! First, though, before delving into what makes these books so fantastic, let’s take a look at what family literacy means exactly.
The Ohio Literacy Resource Center says that family literacy is a term used to describe children and parents learning together. It says that family literacy can apply to all literacy activities that take place within a family, not just school-like activities. More specifically, family literacy can be defined as home literacy activities that offer literacy skill-building opportunities for children while enhancing literacy skill development in all family members, states the Get Ready to Read organization.
Along with interesting bilingual books, like these five from Lectura Books, family literacy can also be fostered through parent involvement programs, such as those offered by The Latino Family Literacy Project. The organization offers curriculum, online professional development, and cultural competency training for the implementation of all of its literacy programs. These programs are perfect for Title I schools and Title III programs for English learners because they use culturally relevant books and materials for authentic engagement. Various school levels are available.
Family Stories
$8.95
Ten gifted authors tell a memorable story from their childhood and then illustrate it. The result is a rich cultural treasure trove of story and image.
The Shark That Taught Me English
$8.95 – $15.95
A young girl doesn’t speak a word of English. Then one day her teacher develops a method to help Sofia understand English.
Boy Zorro and the Bully
$8.95
Every day Benny Lopez wakes up looking for a way to help people. One day he finds a mask and wears it while helping an elderly lady cross a busy street. With that act of grace, he becomes Boy Zorro—defender of good. Learn more below.
Where Love Begins
$8.95
Where Love Begins is an oral history told from memory about a girl growing up with her family in Bernalillo, New Mexico. Written in the form of a poem, it combines family love with deep historic roots.
The Art of Memory
$8.95
Ten artists tell their most memorable childhood recollections in this book. These artists took brush, pencil, paint, and charcoal to create captivating images to accompany their stories. Each memory is beautifully illustrated and represents the lasting value of family stories.