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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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...
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...
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
Stay for Dinner is a powerful story from multi-award-winning creators of The Boy Who Tried to Shrink His Name that celebrates culture and connection through food.  Reshma loves dinnertime with her family. Her family eat with their hands - not just...
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...
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,...
Let's make pizza : see it, say it, cook it, eat it!
Oliver, Jamie
Paper Book
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
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! Will he finally be the best in the class
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...
Out and about
Baggott, Stella
Paper Book
Bright shopping scenes will help little children learn new words. A delightful wordbook, filled with pictures of friendly animals to meet on the way to the shops. Toddlers can explore a greengrocer, see delicious treats in a bakery window, visit a toyshop, and lots more. On every page,...
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
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!
Paper Book
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 or separate an...
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...
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...
Artichoke to zucchini : an alphabet of delicious things from around the world
Oehr, Alice
Paper Book
From apple pie to zeppole, and everything in between, Artichoke to Zucchini introduces young readers to fruit, vegetables, and dishes from around the globe. Full of tasty favourites and delicious new discoveries, it's sure to lead to inspiration in the kitchen! Following from the...
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...
World kitchen
Wheatley, Abigail
Paper Book
A vibrant collection of simple, delicious recipes sent in by families from around the world. This heartfelt book features a unique collection of recipes contributed by families from around the world. Each recipe has an introduction featuring the family who contributed it, and simple,...
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 ...
Chefs wanted!
McEvedy, Allegra
Paper Book
Featured as Highly Commended in the Best Cooking/Baking Book category for the 2025 Creative Book Awards Co-founder of LEON, the famous fast-food restaurant, and award-winning chef, Allegra McEvedy is bringing cooking to kids. In Chefs Wanted, she presents more than 45 tasty...
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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