Language Learner Literature Advisory Board (LLLAB)
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A group of diverse multilingual individuals passionate about books who strive to help WL teachers make informed decisions about their classroom libraries.
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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. wearelllab.org/2025/10/11/ang…
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. wearelllab.org/2025/10/11/bra…
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. wearelllab.org/2025/10/11/das…
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. 😊
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/1FAI…
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/2UTsNAKSBgr24d…
Your opinion matters! Which books would you like to see LLLAB review? Please take our survey at wp.me/pcenJi-E7
LLLAB has some thoughts on the term "America." wearelllab.org/commentary-on-…
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. wp.me/pcenJi-C9
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
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. wearelllab.org/2024/06/04/ali…
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. wearelllab.org/2022/12/27/ali…
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
NEW REVIEW: Good Stories for Language Learners of German Good Stories for Language Learners of German is a collection of silly stories to be read aloud with students learning German in their first and second year of study. wearelllab.org/2025/01/04/goo…
NEW REVIEW: Der Brief The story of Yasmin and Klara, best friends who attend the same school. When Klara begins to express romantic interest in a boy at school, Yasmin realizes that she has been harboring her own romantic feelings for Klara. Wearelllab.org/2025/01/04/der…
UPDATED REVIEW: Los Tres Amigos This story includes two gay students as main characters. Marissa and Jack are best friends. Julio is the new kid in school. As Marissa and Julio begin dating, Jack begins struggling with his identity. Wearelllab.org/2022/01/15/los…
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