Multi-cultural children’s books open doors. They help kids see themselves, meet new friends across cultures, and say “yes” to curiosity. As a children’s author, I’ve watched a quiet classroom brighten the moment a story offers a new word—¡hola! or bonjour!—and a new way to belong. That’s why my work and author visits lean into language, diversity, and joyful learning.

Why Multi-cultural Children’s Books Matter

• Belonging & representation: Kids light up when they recognize their home language, foods, or traditions in a story.
• Vocabulary growth: Bilingual and multilingual text introduces new sounds and meanings organically.
• Curiosity for the world: Travel-themed stories invite geography, culture, and social-emotional learning (SEL) right into the reading circle.
• Compassion & perspective: Meeting characters from different backgrounds builds empathy and respect.

How Schools Find Me (and Why Language Access Matters)

I’m Lisa Caprelli, and I’m currently on a national book tour visiting elementary schools, libraries, and family events. Many schools discover me because some of my most popular titles are available in English, Spanish, and French. When a campus can read in multiple languages, more students (and families) join the fun—and that changes the whole experience of literacy time.

Whether I’m leading a song, a storytime, or a creative writing mini-workshop, language access helps every child feel invited. Teachers tell me they see shy students participate more when a character greets them with a familiar word or when a page celebrates a tradition they recognize.

Spotlight on The Flying Taco: Adventure + Culture + World Travel (on the pages!)

Say hello to The Flying Taco—my newest release about a whimsical friend who takes readers on feel-good adventures across cities, parks, and places to explore. It’s playful, music-friendly, and perfect for call-and-response reading. The heart of the book is simple: adventure, culture, and traveling the world—even if it’s through pages and classroom teaching.

We weave in greetings like “Hello! ¡Hola! Bonjour!” and model how language invites friendships. Kids point to maps, try new words, and imagine meeting new friends. That’s the power of multi-cultural children’s books: we learn, we laugh, and we grow—together.

Introducing the Show, Go, Grow™ Tour

Show • Go • Grow™ is the heartbeat of my author visits:

• Show your voice: storytelling, music, puppets, and art help kids express who they are.
• Go explore: we practice new words, try ideas, and “travel” through books to cultures near and far.
• Grow together: we reflect, journal, and build kindness as a classroom community.

Thanks to The Flying Taco, we’re setting the stage for a tour that’s colorful, bilingual (often trilingual!), and easy for teachers to plug into existing ELA, SEL, and social studies goals. It’s a literacy celebration your students will remember.

Classroom Ideas & Activities

• Hello Map: Mark three places on a class map and practice “Hello,” “¡Hola!,” and “Bonjour!”
• Food & Culture Brainstorm: Invite students to share a favorite food and one tradition tied to it.
• Kindness Postcards: Write a postcard from a place in the story describing one kind thing to do there.
• Sing & Share: Use a simple chorus from the reading to practice rhythm and new vocabulary.
• Journal Prompt: “A new friend taught me this word…” (draw + sentence starter).

Invite Me to Your School

I’d love to bring the Show, Go, Grow™ experience to your students. Choose from assemblies, classroom visits, or family-night literacy events—in English, Spanish, and sometimes French.

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FAQ: Multi-cultural Children’s Books

What makes a children’s book “multi-cultural”?

Stories that highlight diverse characters, languages, foods, celebrations, and perspectives—inviting kids to see both themselves and others with curiosity and respect.

How do bilingual or trilingual titles help?

They expand vocabulary, support language learners, and invite families into literacy time. English–Spanish–French editions also let teachers differentiate with one shared story.

Is The Flying Taco good for assemblies?

Yes! It’s interactive, catchy, and perfect for call-and-response. We practice greetings, talk about travel, and tie it to SEL and cultural appreciation