Librarian, Parent, and Educator Guide
By Jenny Marose
Overview:
What is LOTE4Kids?
LOTE4Kids is an online database of children’s picture books in various World Languages to help libraries, schools, and healthcare businesses engage culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) families in their communities.
Using partnerships with international book publishers and professional translators they curated a language collection to meet the needs of users who speak a language other than English (LOTE) at home.
LOTE4Kids believes all children should have the opportunity to enjoy books and learn language through the magic of storytelling.
Who is LOTE4Kids for?
LOTE4Kids is for kids! Children under the age of 16 years old or applicable age outside of the USA, need consent from an adult or guardian to use the site.
How to Access LOTE4Kids
LOTE4Kids is available through PC browsers and mobile Apps (iOS and Android) for kids to enjoy at home or on the go.
Begin by searching for your Library or School.
Log in with your library card.
Select the language or story you would like to read or listen to.
Each picture book has both a language other than English and an English version.
Featuring both audio narrations and text to read along.
Video Tutorials:
Privacy Policy
LOTE4Kids has a Privacy Policy page which is broken into the following 13 sections:
LOTE4Kids has a Privacy Policy page 13 sections continued:
7. Your rights under GDPR.
8. Hosting and International Data Transfers.
9. Security and personal information.
10. Access to your personal information.
11. Complaints about privacy.
12. Changes to Privacy Policy
13. Website.
Privacy Policy Highlights
Privacy Policy Highlights
Privacy Policy Highlights
Read the full Privacy Policy here.
Terms of Service
LOTE4Kids’ Terms of Service (ToS) was last updated in June 2021. This end user license agreement is a summary of your key rights and obligations. Creating an agreement between you and the creators of LOTE4Kids (Storytime PODs Pty Ltd).
By clicking the ‘I accept’ button or otherwise accessing or using the Platform, you agree that you have read, understood and will be bound by this Agreement. If you do not agree with the terms of their ToS, you much not access or use the Platform.
Review the full Terms of Service here.
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Review all of LOTE4Kids FAQs here.
Thank you!
Jenny Marose
jmarose@my.dom.edu
630-637-4960
Sources:
Fraser Coast Libraries. (2022). How to Use LOTE Online for Kids for Free. Fraser Coast Libraries.
Great Neck Library. (2023). Have You Accessed LOTE4Kids with Your Great Neck Library Card yet?. Great Neck Library.
LOTE4Kids. (2024). About Us. LOTE4Kids.
LOTE4Kids. (2024). Contact Us. LOTE4Kids.
LOTE4Kids. (2024). FAQs. LOTE4Kids.
Photo Sources:
Bhattacharya, T. (n/a). Writers Groups: The Pros and Cons. Script Anatomy.
Drinks, T. (n/a). When Do Kids Learn to Read?. Understood.
LOTE4Kids. (2024). About Us. LOTE4Kids.
LOTE4Kids. (2024). Home Page. LOTE4Kids.
LOTE4Kids. (2024). Chinese Simplified (Mandarin). LOTE4Kids.