Francophonie Month - March Memories and April Anticipation
March 2026
As the flowers of spring start to bloom, CALEC is proud to present our blossoming projects of the season. Here’s a recap of CALEC’s marvelous March, and a sneak peek into the adventures that await us in April.
Recent Highlights
Salon du Livre Africain de Paris
21–22 March 2026
This year’s Salon du Livre Africain de Paris explored the theme “Jeunesse Africaine”, shining a spotlight on the voices and stories of Africa’s youth.
The CALEC team was honoured to play a part in this meaningful event, where we showcased our work in multilingual education and engaged in conversations around youth, language, and cultural identity.
The experience nourished the souls of our CALEC family. Hearing from renowned educators, authors, and advocates from around the world, we were once again reminded of the power of language in shaping the next generation.
Festival Francophone
March 2026
56 years ago, on March 20th, the Organisation Internationale de la Francophonie (OIF) was founded in Niamey, Niger. Since then, the month of March has been host to countless joyous celebrations of the global Francophone community.
CALEC’s own team celebrated Francophonie month by participating in PS58’s Festival Francophone, a heartwarming event that brought together families and friends. We brought out and showcased our books printed in French, and were touched by the level of positive reactions we received.
This month has served as a wonderful reminder of just how fascinating languages are. We at CALEC hope to continue spreading this curiosity to our communities – that’s why we are excited to introduce our latest brainchild!
What’s Coming Next
A New Milestone: Launch of Ri2L.org
We are most delighted to announce the official launch of Ri2L.org, a platform dedicated to supporting language learning for youths anywhere, anytime.
At CALEC, we believe that accessing different languages is not just about acquiring more tools for communication. It is unlocking entirely different worlds and cultures. We want children to experience the joys of language learning as they embark on this journey. Ri2L is then the key we have forged, offering a new way to experience language learning through interactive, multi-sensory content.
What makes Ri2L special?
Our stories are curated for children to discover language through cultural context and storytelling
Uniquely, they are accessing bilingual stories that train simultaneous reception of information in two languages.
Accommodating for the diverse range of learning styles, we designed both visual and auditory learning formats.
By integrating these elements, Ri2L has three main goals in mind: Make language learning more intuitive and enjoyable; Support young learners and educators; Foster a deeper appreciation for multilingualism in today’s interconnected world.
Explore Ri2L
Actions speak louder than words! We invite you to explore the platform for yourself and uncover the many captivating functions we have included! Be part of our journey to supporting bilingual communities today: Ri2L.org
Festival du livre de Paris 2026
We’re excited to participate in this year’s Paris Book Festival with a curated selection of books and conversations around language, education, and storytelling. Spread the word, and come find us at Stand BALA22!
Some of our featured sessions & titles include:
Hop Hop Hop: Marsup, le petit Kangourou Australien
Le français autour de nous: La francophonie aux États-Unis: héritage et perspectives d’avenir
Bridging Worlds: The Power of Heritage Languages in Social Cohesion
See you there!
CALEC is an organization fuelled by passion. If you share our dream of making language learning accessible and want to learn more about ways in which you can support CALEC, please visit our website. You can also find all of our publications in our catalog.
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Merci beaucoup!