“The program was designed to promote biliteracy instruction that students are receiving in school and move it into their homes. For emergent bilingual students, it is important to give value to both languages of the program – English and Spanish – and give students access to authentic literature at school …

“Part of helping students feel welcomed and engaged in school is showing that we see and value all aspects of them and their families, including language and culture. By putting books in front of students in which their cultures are represented, they will find mirrors for themselves in the literature …