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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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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...

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