A group of diverse multilingual individuals passionate about books who strive to help WL teachers make informed decisions about their classroom libraries.
Teachers looking for a nuanced book that opens up opportunities for classroom discussion about aspects of Ecuadorian society -- check out LLLAB’s review of Los ojos de Carmen by Ecuadorian author, Veronica Moscoso.
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ALT The cover of Los ojos de Carmen by Verónica Moscoso shows an illustration of a teenage girl with a fair complexion and a thin face. There are roses at the bottom of the image and mountains and valleys in the backdrop.
El pato tiene más by Sarah M. White is a short, simple book about a duck and an elephant counting fruit, which offers simple vocabulary, repetition of numbers, and a sweet message about sharing.
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ALT The cover of El pato tiene más by Sarah M. White shows a cartoon illustration of a smiling white duck holding two bunches of purple grapes in its wings/hands, while a smiling elephant looks on from behind.
Marie-Antoinette et le collier de la mort by Diane Touchet tells of a historical event in which a stolen necklace helped bring down the monarchy. This version of the story centers the mastermind behind the event, Comtesse de la Motte. wearelllab.org/2026/01/03/ma…
ALT The cover of Marie-Antoinette et le collier de la mort by Diane Touchet shows a portrait of Marie Antoinette by the French artist Élisabeth Vigée Le Brun, painted in 1783. She has white powdered hair in an elaborate style, wears a low-cut blue gown, and holds a rose as she looks at the viewer.
New review! Ángel learns the surprising truth about his family and himself in this advanced fantasy novel. The text requires readers to unpack stereotypes and discuss themes of consent, Latinx identity, neurodivergence, and asexuality.
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ALT The cover of Ángel by Bill VanPatten shows a translucent tan feather on a purple background.
New review! Brandon Brown versus Yucatán invites readers to explore cultural sites in Mexico along with Brandon. Teachers may wish to discuss Brandon’s prejudices and inappropriate tourist behaviors.
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ALT The cover of Brandon Brown versus Yucatán by Kristy Placido and Carol Gaab shows a simple drawing of two boys with peach colored skin in front of a Mexican pyramid. One boy points towards the pyramid while smiling; the other boy looks back over his shoulder with a frown.
Das Haus Nummer 13 is a story of a teen girl living in a haunted house while grieving her father. The story explores processes of grief and access to mental health resources while opening up opportunities for intercultural discussions on these themes.
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ALT The cover of Das Haus Nummer 13 by Theresa Marrama shows a colored-pencil drawing of a large old Victorian mansion.
We’re excited to announce that LLLAB will present at the Central States Conference in Chicago in March 2026. The topic is Cutting it Out: Curating Diverse Classroom Libraries. If you are a supporter of LLLAB, or just curious to hear more, please come join us. 😊
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We invite YOU to apply to join the Language Learner Literature Advisory Board (LLLAB). If you care about languages, teaching, social justice, comprehensible input, & collaborating with peers – this is the place for you! Apply by following this link: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F…
Join us at LLLAB! Now accepting applications for the 2025-2026 board. Looking for applicants who read in Spanish, French, and German.
Read books; meet people; save the world. (Or at least make it a bit better.)
Apply here: forms.gle/2UTsNAKSBgr24dnV7
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La rosa de los vientos.
A dystopian novel (available as an e-reader) which explores disturbing themes related to survival and prophecy. The text tends to emphasize the attractive bodies of the adolescent main characters.
ALT Cover of book La rosa de los vientos by Christine Tiday features a glowing compass rose on a plain background.
Daniel el detective.
Daniel, a boy in Spain, searches for clues to find a missing ticket to La Tomatina. The story challenges notions of "goodness" while presenting opportunities to compare Spanish and U.S. cultures.
ALT Cover of the book Daniel el detective by Rebecca Landor and Niki Tottingham shows a cartoon of a boy with brown hair and white skin looking at a fragment of paper through a magnifying glass. The background consists of stylized tomatoes.
La leçon de chocolat
Claude, a seven-year-old boy, is assigned a school project about chocolate in which he learns not only about the food, but also about the boy who bullies him.
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ALT Cover of the book La leçon de chocolat by Theresa Marrama shows an illustration of white, milk, and dark chocolate.
Le Rat des Catacombes
A book rich in details about Parisian monuments and set against the backdrop of the 2019 Notre Dame fire. Teenagers Sofia and Tristan find themselves in the midst of a mystery deep within the Catacombs. wp.me/pcenJi-Cj
ALT Cover of the book Le Rat des Catacombes by A. Briotet shows a photo of a rat inside a building with a lot of stained glass windows that evokes a French Gothic cathedral.
Alice: La liste is a nuanced story of a girl in France who works towards her goals while trying to balance friendships, sports, family, and a new romantic relationship.
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Alicia: La lista is a nuanced story of a girl in Costa Rica who works toward her goals while trying to balance friendships, sports, family, and a new romantic relationship.
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What books do YOU think LLLAB should review? What books would you like to recommend because they have a great message that promotes social justice? What books are you concerned about? Please submit your suggestions at our website. wp.me/pcenJi-E7