Indiana University Books & Beyond Project

04/11/2026

Beth Lewis Samuelson

04/11/2026

This week, we are featuring Umida Hikmatilla in our video spotlight. It was a pleasure hearing her share her insights, and experiences. We are grateful for the opportunity to learn from her and celebrate her voice in this space. Indiana University Books & Beyond Project Umid Hikmati

03/16/2026

03/04/2026

Every language carries a story. Today we introduce Dorcas Miao, a PhD candidate in Curriculum and Instruction (Literacy, Culture, and Language Education) at the School of Education, Indiana University Bloomington.

02/27/2026

We had such a great conversation with Dr. Tom McConnell on Saturday (2/21). You can still take part, even if you missed the live event! Watch on Youtube and leave your comments!

February 22, 2026Dr. Tom McConnell, Professor of Science Education at Ball State UniversityOne of the keys to transforming educational systems around the wor...

02/10/2026

Beth Lewis Samuelson

We're getting ready for another guest presentation. Dr. Tom McConnell will speaking with us about becoming content creators. Register at https://go.iu.edu/8wWS and join us!

02/10/2026

We're getting ready for another guest presentation. Dr. Tom McConnell will speaking with us about becoming content creators. Register at https://go.iu.edu/8wWS and join us!

12/21/2025

We want to extend our sincere appreciation to our presenters, Laura B. Liu, Karen Garrity, Nikole Merriman, Fabiana Costa, and Nancy Boatner, for generously sharing their work, insights, and experiences in their presentation, “Multilingual Parent Authors as Community & Curricular Change Agents.” Their contributions were central to the depth and richness of the conversation, and we are thankful for the opportunity to learn from them. We look forward to continuing our talks and future collaborations.We are grateful for the time and attention you gave to this conversation.

The recording of the session is now available on YouTube for those who would like to revisit the discussion or who were unable to attend live.

The Multilingual Minds Initiative welcomes Dr. Laura B. Liu, Nancy Boatner, Fabiana Costa, Nikole Merriman, and Karen Garrity as they discuss their project, ...

12/10/2025

Reminder: Upcoming Books & Beyond Session with Dr. Laura Liu
We’re looking forward to gathering this Saturday for our Books & Beyond workshop led by Dr. Laura Liu. The session will explore how parents’ multilingual stories can inform curriculum development and support more inclusive learning environments.
Date: Saturday, December 13, 2025
Time: 10:00–11:00 a.m. on Zoom
https://iu.zoom.us/meeting/register/itYZiPaXRPi0IIITnut-2A
Dr. Liu will share insights from her work with families and community partners, highlighting how lived experiences, home languages, and family storytelling can shape meaningful learning in classrooms and community programs. The workshop offers an opportunity to collaborate on how multilingual knowledge can guide our teaching and engagement practices.
Those who plan to attend can register using the QR code on the flyer.
We hope to see you there.

12/10/2025

Today, we are sharing a reflection from Nazia, a Fulbright Foreign Language Teaching Assistant at IU Bloomington. This continues our conversation from the Biblioburro session, where we explored how literacy develops across communities and how learning often occurs outside formal classrooms.
In her reflection, she connects the themes from Biblioburro to her own experiences with language, teaching, and community. Her insights remind us that literacy is not only about books but also about the everyday interactions, stories, and practices that shape how people learn and make meaning.
We appreciate her contribution to our multilingual community, and we hope her reflection encourages others to think about the different forms literacy can take in their own lives.

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