by Beth Staats
Quick Summary
eBooks Minnesota expanded its collection by adding several Spanish-English and Somali- English bilingual titles, reflecting a growing commitment to diversity and inclusion in its offerings.
Recently, eBooks Minnesota has expanded its collection with the addition of bilingual titles, some of which feature a read-along option. These books, including Spanish-English and Somali-English editions, are designed to engage a wide audience, especially young children and families who are bilingual or learning a second language. The bilingual titles serve as valuable tools for enhancing language skills, fostering cultural understanding, and supporting bilingual education within Minnesota communities. The read-along feature provides professionally recorded narration that synchronizes with the text, helping early and struggling readers improve word pronunciation and develop essential reading skills, such as tracking text from left to right. Some of the newly added titles include Vamos juntos por el mar = A school is cool, Do I belong here?, Being good = Noqonaya mid wanaagsan, and Separados no somos iguales: Sylvia Mendez y la lunch de su familiar por la integracion.
