Family Literacy Week 2026 - Make Mealtime Family Learning Time

Family Literacy Week is celebrated every year to raise awareness about the importance of reading and engaging in other literacy-related activities as a family. The Family Literacy Week theme for 2026 is: Make Mealtime Family Learning Time.

Preparing for mealtime is a fun (and tasty) way for families to learn together. Whether it's following recipes, making shopping lists, or sharing stories at the dinner table, make your mealtime family learning time.

Celebrate Family Literacy Week with board books, picture books, fiction, and nonfiction for children of all ages.

Updated January 24, 2026
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Family Literacy Week 2026 - Make Mealtime Family Learning Time

Family Literacy Week is celebrated every year to raise awareness about the importance of reading and engaging in other literacy-related activities as a family. The Family Literacy Week theme for 2026 is: Make Mealtime Family Learning Time.

Preparing for mealtime is a fun (and tasty) way for families to learn together. Whether it's following recipes, making shopping lists, or sharing stories at the dinner table, make your mealtime family learning time.

Celebrate Family Literacy Week with board books, picture books, fiction, and nonfiction for children of all ages.

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Maggie's chopsticks
Woo, Alan
Paper Book
In this lovely picture book, a young girl named Maggie gets her own pair of chopsticks. Now everyone insists on telling her how to use them. Her grandmother says, "Do it like me!" while she rapidly works her old wooden sticks with a "click-clack-clicketing." Her sister instructs, "Be graceful like...
Kimchi, kimchi every day
Kim, Erica
Paper Book
Whether round and crunchy like a kimchi pancake or pinched and plump like a kimchi dumpling, there are so many ways to enjoy this Korean traditional dish. Explore the different ways to eat kimchi in this fun, rhyming tale that also teaches the days of the week. Korean-American author...
Sundays are for feasts
Boukarim, Leila
Paper Book
Every summer, Yasmine visits her family in Lebanon, and every Sunday, the whole family comes over for lunch. This summer Sunday, Yasmine is making the hummus! But hummus is harder to make than she expects, and Yasmine has all sorts of questions: How much garlic should she add? Is it lemon...
Granny's kitchen : a Jamaican story of food and family
Smith, Sadé
Paper Book
Accompanied by Ken Daley's vibrant, sun-soaked artwork, Sadé Smith's debut picture book Granny's Kitchen is the perfect readaloud for budding chefs everywhere. Shelly-Ann lives with her Granny on the beautiful island of Jamaica. When Shelly-Ann becomes hungry, she asks...
Awe-samosas!
Abbas, Marzieh
Paper Book
This warm and joyful picture book blends family tradition and creativity as Noor puts an awesome spin on her Dadijaan's yummy but ingredient-specific samosa recipe. It's Noor's first time making her Dadijaan's Special Samosa recipe. When she can't get in touch with her...
Ramadan on Rahma Road : a recipe storybook
Gutta, Razeena Omar
Paper Book
★ "An exceptional book about Ramadan that celebrates the breaking of the daily fast and the sharing of the transcendent power of food." -- School Library Journal In the houses of Rahma Road are people from all over the world. Some are fasting for Ramadan, and...
Rainbow shopping
Zhuang, Qing (Illustrator)
Paper Book
Sharing a delicious meal helps a child feel loved in this heartfelt tribute to Chinatown and spending days-off together. An Irma Black Award Silver Medalist On a rainy Saturday, a young girl feels as gray as a pigeon. Since moving from China to New York City,...
When we gather = Otsadahlisiha : a Cherokee tribal feast
Rogers, Andrea L.
Paper Book
Nothing welcomes spring like a wild onion dinner! As the dirt warms and green sprouts poke up, a Cherokee girl joins her family in the hunt for green onions. Together, they pick enough to bring to a feast, which is cooked with love and shared by their community. ...
Bee-bim bop!
Park, Linda Sue.
Paper Book
A Korean American girl celebrates food and family in this cheerful book about cooking a special meal by Newbery Medalist Linda Sue Park. In bouncy rhyming text, an excited and hungry child tells about helping her mother make bee-bim bop: shopping, preparing ingredients, setting the table,...
Around the table that grandad built
Hill, Melanie Heuiser
Paper Book
A beautifully illustrated celebration of bounty and gratitude, family and friendship, perfect for the holidays and every day. This is the table that Grandad built. These are the sunflowers picked by my cousins, set on the table that Grandad built....
Stay for dinner
Parappukkaran, Sandhya
Paper Book
From the storytellers behind the award-winning The Boy Who Tried to Shrink His Name comes a powerful picture book about culture and connection through food, perfect for fans of Soul Food Sunday This gentle picture book speaks to the anxieties many...
On the farm, at the market
Karas, G. Brian
Paper Book
On the farm, workers pick vegetables, collect eggs, and make cheese. At the market the next day, the workers set up their stands and prepare for shoppers to arrive. Amy, the baker at the Busy Bee Café, has a very special meal in mind-and, of course, all the farmers show up at the café to enjoy...
Krista kim-bap
Ahn, Angela
Paper Book
Krista and Jason have been best friends since preschool. It never mattered that he was a boy with reddish-brown hair and she was the "Korean girl" at school. Now in fifth grade, everyone in their class is preparing their Heritage Month projects. Jason has always loved Krista's Korean family, and...
Seoul food
Russell, Erin
Paper Book
A young biracial girl joyfully celebrates both her Black and Korean cultures the best way she knows how-with the irresistible power of food! Hana is faced with a conundrum- what scrumptious dinner should she make for her four grandparents who are all coming for a visit? This dish...
Curry means more
Marianayagam, Maria
Paper Book
Fry Bread meets Bilal Cooks Daal in this story about a girl and her mom introducing a school friend to curry-and discovering all the things that curry means to them as they learn to make it together. When Shirin's friend Charlotte asks what curry is, Shirin realizes...
Spicy spicy hot!
Wen, Lenny
Paper Book
A heartwarming and humorous story about one girl determined to embrace the spice of sambal in order to connect with her grandmother and heritage--perfect for fans of Amy Wu and the Perfect Bao and Thank You, Omu! When Lintang finally gets to taste her...
At our table
Hulse, Patrick
Paper Book
A fresh and inclusive portrayal of Thanksgiving that celebrates sharing, community, family, food, and respect for America's first inhabitants. Here is a lyrical, vibrant tribute to the diversity of America coming together as one rich tapestry of gratitude,...
¡Vamos! Let's go eat
Raúl the Third
Paper Book
Winner of the Pura Belpré Medal! Little Lobo returns to share his love of food and wrestling in ¡Vamos! Let's Go Eat, a paper-over-board picture book follow-up to ¡Vamos! Let's Go to the Market from New York Times bestselling, three-time Pura Belpré Award-winning author-illustrator Raúl...
How to feed your parents
Miller, Ryan
Paper Book
Who's the picky eater? Not Matilda! A little girl with adventurous tastes turns the tables on her food-fussy parents and teaches them that dinner can be more than chicken nuggets.   Matilda Macaroni loves to try new foods, whether it's her...
Let's make pasta : see it, say it, cook it, eat it!
Oliver, Jamie
Paper Book
See it, say it, cook it, eat it--learn about food from the earliest age with one of the world's best-loved chefs, Jamie Oliver Jamie Oliver invites the youngest readers into the kitchen to discover a fun and tasty world of food. Every page...
Let's Make Pizza: See It, Say It, Cook It, Eat It!
Oliver, Jamie
Paper Book
See it, say it, cook it, eat it--learn about food from the earliest age with one of the world's best-loved chefs, Jamie Oliver Jamie Oliver invites the youngest readers into the kitchen to discover a fun and tasty world of food. Every page...
Let's Make Pancakes: See It, Say It, Cook It, Eat It!
Oliver, Jamie
Paper Book
See it, say it, cook it, eat it--learn about food from the earliest age with one of the world's best-loved chefs, Jamie Oliver Jamie Oliver invites the youngest readers into the kitchen to discover a fun and tasty world of food. Every page...
Yes, Chef! it's snack time
Love, Charlotte
Paper Book
A delightful call-and-response board book that introduces kids to simple cooking skills from creator Charlotte Love. "Utensils, are we ready?" "Yes, Chef!" This charming board book immerses kids in making a delicious fruit salad through simple text and...
The best chef in second grade
Kenah, Katharine.
Paper Book
A famous chef is coming to school! Will Ollie figure out what to cook in time to share with the class and the special visitor Ollie is not the best at anything in second grade, but he does love to cook. When the famous Chef Antonia comes to visit, he can't wait! It's his...
Sometimes I eat with my hands
Haile, Kid
Paper Book
I use a fork to eat my broccoli, and a spoon to scoop up deeelicious mac-and-cheese ... but sometimes I eat with my hands! The little girl in this story, Feven, along with her little brother, isn't afraid of trying new foods like broccoli, watermelon and mac-and-cheese. But for each meal...
I went to the supermarket
Howard, Paul
Paper Book
I went to the supermarket and I bought . . . When a brother and sister play their favourite game of I Went To the Supermarket, they compete to see who can think of the most bizarre and brilliant things. As their words come to life, they get more and more carried away . . ....
What's your favorite food?
Carle, Eric
Paper Book
A new title in the Eric Carle and Friends What's Your Favorite picture book series, in which Eric Carle and thirteen other beloved children's book artists illustrate their favorite foods and explain why they love them. Everybody has a favorite food. Some enjoy sweet treats...
Too green!
Seeboruth, Sumana
Paper Book
Margaret Wise Brown Board Book List (Bank Street College of Education) A funny and heartwarming story about trying new foods! A young child helps his Mum and Mama prepare a green vegetable soup, but when it's time to eat, he...
Cook it!
Birkett, Georgie.
Paper Book
Who's home for dinner? What shall we cook? What do we need to buy? And don't forget the washing-up! Helping with real tasks is a natural progression from pretend play, and is a crucial stage in a child's development. Achieving a shared goal encourages a sense of responsibility, and develops many...
Let's eat
Penfold, Alexandra
Paper Book
It's time to come together and eat with the beloved characters from the New York Times bestseller All Are Welcome! A great introduction to different food groups for the very youngest foodies. Do you like noodles? Rice? Greens? No need to choose, we like them all! A...
Living on the veg
Gifford, Clive
Paper Book
A lively guide explains why people "go veg" and how kids can change their diet to eat less meat. "If you're thinking of turning vegetarian and living on the veg or have already taken the first step, remember this: You are not alone!" With kid-friendly language and lots of...
Plant, cook, eat! : a children's cookbook
Archer, Joe
Paper Book
For beginners and green-thumbed foodies, this unusually all-inclusive garden-to-kitchen cookbook is part lesson in gardening and part collection of healthy, delicious, kid-friendly recipes. With vibrant photo-illustrations and clearly organized sections, discover how to plant...
The forest feast for kids : colorful vegetarian recipes that are simple to make
Gleeson, Erin
Paper Book
The Forest Feast for Kids includes the most kid-friendly vegetarian favorites from Erin Gleeson's New York Times bestselling cookbook, along with 20 new recipes; ideas for kids' parties; and easy-to-follow instructions for parents and children on techniques, measurements...
Minecraft : the crafter's kitchen : an official Minecraft cookbook for young chefs and their families
Berne, Emma Carlson
Paper Book
This official Minecraft cookbook expands beyond its sixty recipes, giving aspiring young chefs the tools needed to begin a lifelong love of cooking--as well as important lessons on environmental stewardship.   Welcome to The Crafter's Kitchen, an official...
The complete cookbook for young chefs
Paper Book
The #1 New York Times Best Seller and IACP Award Winner! Want to bake the most-awesome-ever cupcakes? Or surprise your family with breakfast tacos on Sunday morning? Looking for a quick snack after school? Or maybe something special for a sleepover? It's all here. Learn to cook like a pro-...
The complete baking book for young chefs
Birnbaum, Molly
Paper Book
A New York Times Bestseller! From the creators of the #1 New York Times bestselling cookbook for kids comes the ultimate baking book. America's Test Kitchen once again brings their scientific know-how, rigorous testing, and hands-on learning to KIDS!
Cooking class global feast! : 44 recipes that celebrate the world's cultures
Cook, Deanna F.
Paper Book
Lead young chefs on a tasty tour of global cultures and cuisines with this international food adventure featuring 50 kid-tested recipes inspired by culinary traditions from around the world. Food is a fun way to celebrate diversity, and in her new kids' cookbook,...
Kids Can Cook Anything The Complete How-To Cookbook for Young Chefs, with 75 Kid-Tested, Kid-Approved Recipes
America's Test Kitchen Kids.
Ebook
With the fifth book in the #1 New York Times Best Selling Young Chef Series, America's Test Kitchen is bringing its scientific know-how, rigorous testing, and hands-on learning to KIDS in the kitchen!   Have you ever wondered about the best way to chop an onion...
Sweet & salty! : King Arthur Baking Company's cookbook for young bakers
Battilana, Jessica
Paper Book
An instant New York Times bestseller! From the most trusted American baking resource comes a collection of over eighty sweet, salty, and very, very tasty recipes that will have bakers of all ages rolling up their sleeves and breaking out their rolling pins! ...
Outdoor cooking for kids : the essential culinary guide to increasing confidence, safety, and enjoyment in the wild
Tilton, Buck
Paper Book
A vibrant, hands-on guide that makes mastering the art of cooking outdoors an unforgettable adventure for young chefs Outdoor Cooking for Kids delivers relevant, expertly curated outdoor cooking content perfect for kids. With colorful illustrations, activities, and...
Kids cook dinner : 23 healthy, budget-friendly meals from the best-selling Cooking Class series
Cook, Deanna F.
Paper Book
It's kids' cooking night--and they're in charge of making dinner! This selection of 25 easy, budget-friendly dinner recipes from the best-selling Cooking Class series teaches kids how to make tasty, healthy meals with easy-to-follow step-by-step photos.  The...
Cooking class : 73 fun recipes kids will love to make (and eat!)
Cook, Deanna F.
Paper Book
 This friendly cookbook includes recipes for yummy, nourishing meals kids can make themselves by following easy visual instructions. With kid-tested recipes for every meal of the day and step-by-step photographic instructions specially written for kids, the...
Rebel Girls cook : 100+ kid-tested recipes you can make, share, and enjoy!
Chong, Jennifer
Paper Book
With 100 kid-tested recipes, the first cookbook from the creators of the New York Times bestseller Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls empowers beginning cooks and young rebel chefs-in-training to take charge in the kitchen. Ever wanted to whip up a fun breakfast...
The family that cooks together : 85 Zakarian family recipes from our table to yours
Zakarian, Madeline
Paper Book
The Zakarian sisters present the #1 national bestselling and definitive cooking guide for kids and parents who want to create joy in the kitchen and at the table! Madeline and Anna, daughters of Geoffrey Zakarian, use their experience growing up with a...
Look and cook sweet : a first book of recipes in pictures
Fisher, Valorie
Paper Book
In this third title in the popular Look and Cook series, these easy-to-follow and engaging visual recipes will have kids ages 4 to 8 making their favorite desserts and sweet treats for the whole family to enjoy! Designed for children who can't yet read, Look and Cook Sweet- A...
India on a plate! Indian food from A to Z
Sreenivasan, Archana
Paper Book
Spicy or tangy, savory or sweet-let's meet some Indian foods from A to Z! Warning- this book might make you very hungry! Fry, simmer, saute, and create. I'll try them all. I can't wait! You can't fit India on a plate! Kids love...
Eating the alphabet : fruits and vegetables from A to Z
Ehlert, Lois.
Paper Book
A vibrant and sturdy word book starring fruits and vegetables from around the world from Caldecott Honor-winning author-illustrator Lois Ehlert. Features upper- and lowercase letters for preschoolers just learning language. Each turn of the page reveals a mouth-watering arrangement of...
Artichoke to zucchini : an alphabet of delicious things from around the world
Oehr, Alice
Paper Book
An alphabet of delicious things from around the world A is for artichokes and long spears of asparagus. It's for bright, creamy avocados and salty little anchovies! From apple pie to zeppole, and everything in between, Artichoke to Zucchini introduces young readers to fruit,...
What's cooking at 10 garden street?
Sala, Felicita
Paper Book
This delightfully illustrated children's cookbook offers a global menu of dishes to share with friends, family, and neighbors. Something delicious is cooking in the old apartment building on Garden Street! Pilar is mixing gazpacho, Monsieur Ping is stir-frying broccoli, Señora...
This Is Our World Our Favorite Food: Taste 20 Delicious Dishes from Around the World
Turner, Tracey
Paper Book
Find out about all sorts of delicious food eaten across the globe with this fascinating title in the critically acclaimed This Is Our World series! By turning the pages of This Is Our World - Food, readers will embark on a culinary adventure through twenty...
World kitchen celebrations
Wheatley, Abigail
Paper Book
The follow-up to World Kitchen - winner of a School Library Journal starred review! Following on from "World Kitchen", this second cookbook in the series concentrates on recipes for celebrations and festivals. Whether it's for Eid or Passover, for a national day, a...
What's on your plate? : exploring the world of food
Stewart, Whitney
Paper Book
"A delectable way to highlight diversity." --Booklist "Inspire young foodies with this title. " --School Library Journal "Engel's presentation is lively and welcoming..."--Publishers Weekly ...
A world of flavor : a celebration of food and recipes from around the globe
Langholtz, Gabrielle
Paper Book
Inspire children to read, learn, and cook their way around the world with this vibrant collection of authentic recipes and fascinating food facts In this innovative cookbook, children are invited to explore more than forty countries through the universal language of food. Through...
Chefs wanted : more than 40 delicious recipes for curious cooks / Allegra McEvedy ; illustrated by Alice Bowsher
McEvedy, Allegra
Paper Book
Co-founder of LEON, the famous fast-food restaurant, and award-winning chef, Allegra McEvedy brings cooking to kids. Give enthusiastic young chefs aged 7-11 confidence in the kitchen to whip up meals that are sure to impress, with this children's cookbook from Allegra McEvedy -...
The ultimate science cookbook for kids : 75+ edible experiments
Paper Book
Grab your lab goggles and whisk! With over 75 edible experiments, The Ultimate Science Cookbook for Kids is a delicious mix of creativity, food science and STEM learning. Developed by America's #1 most-read children's magazine, this kids cookbook is the perfect addition to any family...
Our big table : what we eat and where it comes from
Voisard, Lisa
Paper Book
A Silver Medal Winner of California's 2025 Eureka Nonfiction Award! Celebrate 150 essential foods in beautifully illustrated pages that are as vibrant and inspiring as a visit to a farmer's market. There is room for...
The best kids cookbook : 60+ fun and simple recipes to get kids cooking
Kartes, Danielle
Paper Book
Get kids cooking delicious food, learning key skills, building confidence, and having fun with this all-new recipe collection from Danielle Kartes, author and chef, known from her appearances on the Kelly Clarkson show and TODAY show. Danielle believes in real food for real...
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