Language Learning Through Authentic Storytelling

LOTE4Kids is the leading digital library of audio-picture books in 115+ world languages, narrated by professional native speakers – not AI. Whether students are building English skills, reading in their home language, or exploring a new one, LOTE4Kids supports them with bilingual books, native-speaker narration, and graded reading activities. Aligned with WIDA and the reading frameworks your teachers already use. With 200+ new titles and learning activities added every month, LOTE4Kids is the fastest-growing children’s multilingual resource available today.

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Why Do Schools Choose LOTE4Kids?

Built around WIDA-aligned principles – combining bilingual text, native-speaker audio, rich illustrations, and interactive activities to make language learning natural and engaging for every learner.

Comprehensible input – language made clear through text, audio, and visuals
Bilingual scaffolding – parallel text and audio support understanding across languages
Multimodal learning – audio, text, illustrations, and activities in combination
Cultural authenticity – native-speaker narration and culturally representative stories

Supporting Teachers, Students, and Families

For ELL Students: Stories in their home language
Native-speaker narration
English translations built in
Bilingual text and audio
For Teachers: Graded readers ready to use
Comprehension quizzes
Printable activity sheets
Public performance rights
For Families: Home access included
Free iOS and Android app
No account required
Available in any language

How Does LOTE4Kids Align With Your Curriculum?

LOTE4Kids is designed to work with the way you teach. It supports Lexile, Fountas and Pinnell, Reading Recovery, PM Benchmarks, and CEFR – for both home language reading and English language development. Our LOTE4Kids levels highlight a clear progression from foundational vocabulary to extended narratives, including popular sign languages for deaf and hard-of-hearing learners.

How Does LOTE4Kids Work With Your Systems?

LOTE4Kids integrates with the LMS and SSO platforms your school already uses – no IT setup or individual student accounts required.

ClassLink, Clever, Google Classroom, PowerSchool, and Schoology – all supported
IP whitelisting – automatic access across your school network, no student login required
Domain-based and access code login – also available

How Does LOTE4Kids Support Privacy and Accessibility?

LOTE4Kids is designed with privacy and ease of use in mind. No student accounts are ever required, and no personally identifiable information is collected or stored. Its inclusive design meets global accessibility standards, including WCAG 2.1 Level AA, with full screen reader support. LOTE4Kids is also aligned with COPPA and FERPA.

How Does LOTE4Kids Motivate Students?

Students earn feathers to build and style their own Lekti avatar as they read and complete activities. Reading streaks build consistent daily habits, and home access means learning continues beyond the classroom.

How Does LOTE4Kids Fit Your Budget?

Pricing is based on enrolled students, with pro-rated, multi-year, and district-wide options available. Request a free trial or custom quote at any time.

IP whitelisting – school-wide access with no student login required
Home access for students and families
Staff portal, usage reports, and co-branded promotional materials

What Are Schools Saying About LOTE4Kids?

“Everything is going really well with LOTE4Kids! It's a great fit for our community - family, staff, and students are enjoying the language connections. The updates are really helpful, too.”

- LMC Director, Illinois, USA

“Wow! These bilingual picture card books are great. They have such beautiful illustrations and are very engaging.”

- Language Teacher, NSW, Australia

“We are focusing heavily on home language stories this year as our library theme, so our subscription is getting a lot of use.”

- Language Teacher, Hanover, Germany

“LOTE4Kids offers a diverse range of stories that will hold the attention of young deaf readers - sign-language interpreting is excellent! Educators will find the platform a valuable resource for an inclusive learning environment.”

- Specialist Teacher, Portsmouth, UK

“I find the collection so useful when working with students learning English.”

- Language Teacher, NSW, Australia

“It works well in classrooms and libraries, especially for ESL and dual-language programs, by helping students build literacy skills through storytelling.”

- School Library Journal, February 2025