International Children's Digital Library

I try to find methods and tools which appeal to young learners. One site that I found particularly interesting is the International Children's Digital Library (ICDL) which can be accessed at http://en.childrenslibrary.org/. This site has an extensive and rich digital collection of books for children in different languages and is truly a treasure for teachers aiming to instill a culture of reading and enhance multicultural understanding among students.

What motivated me to investigate further was the ICDL collection of children’s literature from all over the world. In the education sector nowadays, it is not enough for students to be familiar with their own culture, they must also learn to appreciate differences. ICDL is an important tool for students of all ages as it has thousands of books from all corners of the world and provides an opportunity to read more in a culturally sensitive environment.

Moreover, the ICDL offers children the opportunity to read books in various languages which is especially useful in bilingual or multilingual classrooms. These features help children learn new languages or to retain their native language skills.