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Our Vision, Philosophy, & Mission

Bibliocitos

My Own Spanish Library – Ages 3 to 11

What it is

Bibliocitos is a monthly Spanish book subscription designed to enhance children’s
Spanish home libraries, expand their knowledge and understanding of the Spanish
language, deepen their appreciation for Spanish language books–both authentic and
translated–and encourage their love of reading and learning.

Serves schools, school divisions, and/or families

Why Bibliocitos? Vision
Growing Fine Minds
• Brings an equitable service so children
may enjoy an enhanced literary
experience in a foreign language.

• Provides Spanish books for
families to explore together, in Philosophy
the comfort of their home.
We believe that good literature has the power
• Allows all children to get exposure
to provoke thought, spark imagination, and
to native and foreign languages
through stories and books. shape character. It reinforces the concepts
essential to civilized society: courage,
• Nurtures an understanding, among compassion, integrity, goodness, and
all children, of cultural variance and
gratitude. Books bring these gifts to life,
traditions through books and stories.
helping children develop inner resources that
can be drawn upon throughout their lives.
With over 50% of children worldwide
coming from bilingual or multilingual homes,
Bookworm Central also provides access to
books in French, Chinese, German, Arabic,
Urdu, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Mission
more! Please reach out to us to inquire Connecting Books
about books in any foreign language.
and Readers

22% of children, about 12 million, in
America are bilingual or multilingual.
https://datacenter.kidscount.org/updates/show/184-the-
number-of-bilingual-kids-in-america-continues-to-rise 22%
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