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On September 13, Read With You was honored to have our Meet the Artist series featured at the National Singapore Library () as a part of their Read for Good Initiative.
Our young attendees were excited to discover famous artworks and create their own art inspired by different artistic styles. What better way to bring a story to life than to make something of your own?

If you are interested in getting our Meet the Artist books and activity packs at your school or library, please reach out to us at [email protected]

“We want children to see books as something they choose because they are curious, not simply because someone has told them they need to read.”

— Lina Xiao, Head of Read With You Asia

That’s the spirit behind Beyond the Mountains and Seas: stories that invite children to explore, imagine and discover.

Because curiosity is where reading adventures begin.

Why would someone leave the world of technology to start an independent children's publishing company?

Read With You Managing Director Steve Chen shares the story behind his unexpected career move in a chat with CNA938’s Melanie Oliveiro. Listen now to hear this thought-provoking conversation about taking risks, following your instincts and building something from the ground up.

https://www.channelnewsasia.com/listen/cna938-rewind/cheese-thieves-vroomers-steve-chen-what-it-takes-run-read-you-independent-childrens-book-house-6360376

Read With You was honored to attend the launch of ReadSG, Singapore's newest initiative to promote reading and literacy. We had the special privilege of chatting with president Tharman Shanmugaratnam, first lady, and Minister for Digital Development and Information, Mrs Josephine Teo, about reading and education. Thank you for having us!

Stories. Creativity. A little magic.

Read With You’s Beyond the Mountains and Seas books was featured at the National Library on 7 September.

As part of NLB’s Read for Good initiative, children aged 5 to 12 explored stories, discover fun creatures from one of the old surviving book, the Classics of Mountains and Seas. Children not only learned about this classics in a modern adaptation but also had fun creating their own monsters during the workshop. Read about the event at https://nlb.libcal.com/event/5972426!

Because sometimes, the best way to bring a story to life is to make something of your own.

Five new adventures. One big world to discover.

To celebrate Singapore’s inaugural National Reading Month, Read With You is bringing five new titles from its Beyond the Mountains and Seas series to young readers.

Inspired by The Classic of Mountains and Seas, these books invite children to explore legendary creatures, cultures and traditions through modern, playful storytelling.

Because every great story opens a new door.

We're excited to announce our newest series: Meet the Architect!

In these books, world-famous architects introduce their most famous buildings while giving young readers a glimpse into their backgrounds, visions, and challenges. Each book includes exercises and projects for further learning. Coming out in Fall 2026!

✈ Turn young readers into future explorers with City Explorer, Read With You's child-friendly travel series! In each book, children are led through a realistic tour of a famous city. Packed full of cute illustrations, exciting travel photos, and fascinating facts, these books encourage cultural curiousity and observational skills.

Happy birthday to our favorite artist, Vincent van Gogh! Learn all about his fascinating life and beautiful paintings with Meet Vincent van Gogh, available on our website.

At Read With You, we believe it's never too early to instill a love of artwork! Which is why we created Baby Art Museum board books, which pair foundational vocabulary flash cards with high-contrast versions of famous artworks. Check out Shapes in Art at www.readwithyou.com and stay tuned for exciting additions to this series!