Native Language Books
Read in your language
For native readers and bilingual families
20+ languages Bilingual editions Native literacy support
By Fedu & Texas A&M International University
Multilingual books
for children
Books that do not end when the story does.
Not just a library.
A reading experience.
Two collections, one platform — built for every child's reading journey.
Foreign Language Books
Learn a new language
CEFR aligned · Pre-A1 to C2
6 languages Story-based learning ESL & EFL learners
The story ends.
The learning doesn't.
Children read, listen, discover new words — and practice speaking, all in one place.
Listen as You Read
Children can hear the story with clear, friendly narration.
Stories Come Alive
Gentle animations make reading more engaging.
Understand New Words
Tap words to see simple meanings while reading.
Continue After the Story
Children can answer questions, play word games, and talk about the book.
Who it’s for
For families, teachers, and learning communities
OpenBookshelf gives families, teachers, and schools free access to multilingual children’s books that children can read, listen to, and explore at home or in the classroom. Each story supports joyful reading, language development, vocabulary growth, and meaningful conversations after the book ends.
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Families Joyful reading moments at home, across different languages.
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Teachers Support vocabulary growth, bilingual learners, and richer classroom discussions.
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Schools & Communities Give more children free access to engaging, multilingual reading.
Built together with
Texas A&M International University
OpenBookshelf is a free multilingual reading experience where children can read, listen, understand, and talk about stories in different languages.
TAMIU Highlights the OpenBookshelf Initiative
Texas A&M International University announced the OpenBookshelf Initiative as a collaboration between Fedu, Laredo ISD, Laredo Learns, and community partners to expand access to multilingual literacy resources.
Education Finland Member
Built by a member of Finland's national education export program
Fedu is an official member of Education Finland, a national program that brings Finnish educational know-how and learning solutions to global partners.