MakeMake Digital Library en Español

MakeMake Digital Library is a premium digital reading platform designed for children ages 3 to 15. We provide schools and public libraries in the United States and Latin America with annual subscriptions to a curated collection of authentic Spanish-language e-books.

Here is how the platform works for institutions:

• The Catalog: access over 3000 fiction and non-fiction e-books from more than 100 top Latin American publishers.
• Multi-User Access: eliminate waitlists. Unlimited students can read the same book at the exact same time.
• User-Friendly Interface: utilize a responsive, intuitive reading design built specifically for educational environments.

Oh, and by the way, MakeMake, our little reading universe, is named after a dwarf planet in the Kuiper Belt, near Pluto. You can learn more about the planet here.

It is pronounced (MAH-kay-MAH-kay), not to be confused with "make" (/meɪk/).

MakeMake offers a diverse collection of high-quality fiction and non-fiction curated for readers aged 3 to 15. The collection focuses heavily on visual and engaging storytelling, featuring:

• Visual Formats: picture books, comics, graphic novels, and heavily illustrated stories.
• Literary Genres: novels, short stories, poetry, drama, reference materials, and non-fiction.
• Digital Technology: interactive HTML5 e-books, ePubs, and standard flipbooks.

The collection is sourced from a great variety of print publishers from Latin America, and a few from Spain and the USA. About 95% of our collection is originally written in Spanish by authors born in Latin America, Spain, and the USA.

Every digital title was first vetted and published in print form by small to mid-size publishers from Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, Guatemala, Venezuela, and Peru. A few publishers from Spain and the USA have also contributed their books to MakeMake, especially those written by Latin American authors.

Interactive books are exclusive to MakeMake. This growing collection of over 140 titles features both original creations and collaborations with top publishers, including international award winners like Bologna Book Fair laureates "In my dreams" by Stephane Kiehl and "Doble Doble" by Menena Cottin.

Rather than standard digital pages, each interactive book provides a unique learning experience:

• Read-Aloud & Animation: early literacy support featuring professional audio narration and motion graphics.
• Branching Narratives: multi-path stories like "Muerte en el bosque" and "El conejo ingenioso" that boost critical thinking and engagement.
• Musical Integration: rhythm and rhyme development through song-based books like "Arriba Juan" and "Te cuento del camino lo que vi".
• Foundational Skills: foundational vocabulary, numbers, and concept building in titles like "Mi primer diccionario", "Benjamín el pirata", and "Mi pequeña fábrica de historias".

We all love print books and they are essential in any school and public library. Digital books do not threaten print books and will not make print books disappear. Instead, implementing MakeMake alongside your print collection solves major logistical and financial challenges:

• Zero Waitlists: multi-user access allows an entire class or library community to read the same book simultaneously, providing necessary one-to-one contact with written words and images.
• Remote Access: public libraries can reach patrons wherever they are, extending services beyond physical buildings.
• Affordable Sourcing: eliminates high procurement costs and shipping delays often associated with importing print Spanish titles to the US.
• Curated Quality: gives immediate access to a vetted K-8 collection originally written in Spanish, bypassing complex individual purchasing hurdles.

MakeMake is available to institutions such as schools and public libraries, which acquire a subscription and make it available to their registered users or students at no cost. Pricing depends on the number of books chosen, starting from 200 books, and the size of the community served.

To receive a tailored pricing plan for your institution, please request more information or contact our sales team at [email protected].

While both public libraries and school libraries require high-availability of carefully selected books, MakeMake addresses their necessities differently.

MakeMake for Schools

• Curriculum Alignment: specialized assistance matching our e-book collection to your specific school lesson plans and educational goals.
• Personalized Student Environments: a secure digital portal customized to display only age-appropriate content for your students.
• Teacher Resources: access to instructional reading guides, available for more than 550 e-books, designed to support classroom engagement and literacy development.

MakeMake for Public Libraries

• Catalog Integration: full provision of MARC records to easily integrate MakeMake titles into your library's existing OPAC catalog system.
• Flexible Authentication: multiple secure login options, including library card barcode authentication, IP authentication, and single sign-on (SSO).
• Marketing Support: digital and print promotion kits to help librarians effectively market the digital collection to the local community.

Look for your school or library in this list and use the credentials provided by your institution to access digital resources.

If you see your local public library on our list but do not have a card yet, visit their website or physical branch to sign up for one. A library card is free and gives you immediate access to MakeMake and your city's digital and print resources.

MakeMake has an intense focus on reading because reading is our passion. Our support for literacy starts with a careful selection of books and a thoughtful arrangement of those books on our platform, which we designed specifically for the purpose of reading books.

Other strategies include:

• Monthly Reading Plans: for the past six years, we have designed an annual calendar featuring a monthly theme. Each month, we highlight three books scaled for early, intermediate, and advanced readers.
• Comprehensive Reading Guides: every selected book in our reading plan includes a dedicated guide featuring reading comprehension questions, activities, contextual information, bibliographies, and vetted web links.
• Live Author Events: we host live interactive events on YouTube featuring authors, artists, and experts from our catalog, giving students a direct connection to the creators of the books they read.
• Professional Development: select live broadcasts are built specifically for teachers and librarians, offering actionable tips, tools, and recommendations to cultivate literacy skills in the classroom and library.