I’m seriously giddy to be starting this 2021 monthly Global Children’s Book Club. I’m just ridiculously excited to read each of these books and discuss them with you all. It’s going to be so fun and also really meaningful. I … Read More
While we’d traveled to the area before, our previous visit to South Lake Tahoe was very short. So we were super excited for the opportunity to discover some new, fun South Lake Tahoe kids activities and also to discover a … Read More
I’m thrilled you’re ready to join in on the Global Children’s Book Club by reading some incredible and diverse multicultural children’s literature with us this year. What Kinds of Multicultural Children’s Books Will We Read? We’ll be reading books from … Read More
Welcome to the 2021 monthly Global Children’s Book Club! I’m so excited to read some multicultural children’s books and virtually travel around the world with you this coming year. The A-Z Global Book Club I put together over the summer … Read More
I love seeing what other people are loving and find useful. It will never not be fascinating to me to hear that someone really loves a certain pen or pair of nail clippers or charging cord. So I thought it … Read More
We love doing appetizers for dinner on New Year’s Eve. It’s fun and easy to prep and we can easily eat while watching a movie or playing a family game. Since we’re missing international travel this year, I thought it … Read More
I used to always spend time researching and planning new and interesting recipes for every big holiday. But about 7 or 8 years ago, I figured out that I had a couple of favorites that I love incorporating every year. … Read More
I’m a bit of a hot chocolate snob. It’s one of my favorite treats at home or when wandering around a city, and I’d almost always choose it over a cookie. I don’t love most store hot chocolate mixes – … Read More
I can’t believe it’s the week of Christmas! This week always seems to fly by, so I especially love having a few Christmas Day and Christmas Eve traditions for families that ensure we connect and spend time on what is … Read More
Confession: our kids don’t believe in Santa. Actually, they’ve never believed in Santa. I never believed in Santa growing up, either. Growing up with Hindu parents who were born and raised in India, Christmas was really just about having some … Read More
Join us as we journey to the incredible country of Ethiopia! During this virtual tour of Ethiopia for kids, we’ll enjoy fun and inspiring Ethiopia activities. This Ethiopia virtual field trip is a perfect way to explore and also serve … Read More
For the past 4 years, our kids’ big Christmas gift has been an experience. This year, of course, experiences are a bit more difficult. Here’s what we’re giving our kids for Christmas this year! Past Experience Gifts for Kids It’s … Read More
I’m seriously giddy to be starting this 2021 monthly Global Children’s Book Club. I’m just ridiculously excited to read each of these books and discuss them with you all. It’s going to be so fun and also really meaningful. I hope it helps lots of families diversify their bookshelves, invite new perspectives, and use it as a basis for inclusive and anti-racist action. And I hope this free kids reading log helps keep you motivated, accountable, and having fun!
I’m also ridiculously delighted to offer a FREE printable reading log to track your reading this year. It was really important to me to have a BIPOC female creator for this project if possible. So I was ridiculously delighted when a friend recommended Ihilani Birano of SoPupuka and fell in love with her work at first glance. She is so talented and it was a true gift to be able to work with her.
The reading log is a perfect way to track your reading. Each country has 5 stars – one large star with an icon (for the chapter book) and 4 smaller ones (for the 4 picture books). I can’t wait to use ours to track our family’s “Voyage of Discovery.”
There are two versions of the reading log – one 8.5×11″ version that you can print on a home printer, or a large scale version that you can print as an engineering print at any office supply store.
I love printing these as a large-scale engineering print, which is basically a large black & white photocopy. It’s perfect for this black white print that is intended for coloring.
You can print an engineering at any office supply store. I always print ours at Office Depot, where a 24×36 print costs me less than $4. (You can also print them at Staples, FedEx Kinkos, or other office supply stores.) Here’s how to do it:
You can download the free printable reading log RIGHT HERE!
We would be so delighted if you shared it with those you love – on Instagram, family, friends, teachers/classrooms, and more. It is our hope that this can help us all diversify our bookshelves and provide opportunities to better see others’ experiences and see our own reflected back.
If you do share on Instagram, we’d love it if you would tag me (@localpassportfamily) and Ihilani (@sopupuka). We are SO looking forward to seeing your families enjoying them!
