Bonjour Books: Your Essential Partner in French Language Education

When parents ask: how can I support my child's learning at home? We can help!

Bonjour Books is more than a bookstore—we're a dedicated partner to Washington, DC area families, teachers, and schools, functioning as a living extension of your dual language classroom.

We bridge the gap between classroom instruction and real-world application, helping students maintain and advance their French proficiency by offering tailored resources by interest, language level and budget!

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🫂For Students: The Bridge to Home Practice

Consistent reinforcement is key to language retention. We equip families with tools to support French learning beyond the classroom.
- Cultural Experiences: Storytimes, author visits, and celebrations bring French to life. Open six days a week, our fluent staff offer daily immersion.
- Real-Life Practice: Families browse and interact in French with our bilingual team, making the language part of everyday life. .There's no replacement for a trip to a French-speaking country, but a trip to the French bookstore is the next best thing!
- Curated Resources: A wide selection of books, games, and learning aids for all levels.

➡️ Stop by the store during our open hours and experience French in your community. Check our events page for the next author visit or storytime!

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🏫For Language program administrators, PTO Leaders, and Media Specialists

We offer programs that strengthen the home-school connection and ease resource acquisition.

French Book Fairs for Fundraising & Spreading the Joy of Reading en Français!: A major resource for schools and PTAs—our virtual, in-store, or on-campus book fairs are flexible, simple, and directly support your French program.
Bulk Ordering: Send us your list; we’ll source nearly any French book and provide quick, competitive quotes.

Cultural Partnerships: Trusted book partner for organizations like the French Embassy and Alliance Française.
Immersive Experiences: Local field trips let students browse a real French bookstore in a low-pressure setting.

➡️ Let's partner! Contact us to discuss bulk orders, schedule a field trip (local), or start planning your next book fair.

"Il y a maintenant toute une salle réservée à la littérature jeunesse à Bonjour Books car ils ont fait beaucoup d'efforts ces dernières années pour aménager les lieux et agrandir sa sélection de livres en français pour enfants. C'est un vrai plaisir de pouvoir feuilleter les nombreux titres afin de déterminer le bon niveau de difficulté en lecture ou la pertinence du sujet traité. On est sûr d'y trouver son bonheur!"

--Anne Bernoux, French Support Teacher & Coordinator, Washington International School

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🧑🏫 For Teachers: Your Biggest French Fans!

We are here to support your professional needs and inspire your students.

Classroom Inspiration: Visit us for inspiration for your classroom—discover new titles, educational games, and cultural materials.
Resource Collaboration: Send us the specific resources you recommend, and we will be sure to stock them to simplify purchasing for your students and their families.
Authentic Student Experience: Send your students our way for an authentic, low-pressure experience interacting with French in the real world. Or bring a small groups for field trips to the French bookstore!
Custom Resource Lists & Wishlists: Collaborate with us to create custom resource lists and easily create a gift registry on our site to receive book and supply donations directly from the parent community.

➡️ Ready to find inspiration or simplify resources? Email us your resource list or create your classroom wishlist today!

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Why Support Your Local French Bookstore?

By choosing Bonjour Books, your institution makes a direct impact on the local community. As a small, physical store, we rely on this support to keep our doors open and to offer meaningful cultural experiences.

Supporting an indie bookstore means investing in:

Community Engagement: A hub for events and local discussions.
Cultural Diversity: A curated selection reflecting our community’s richness.
Economic Impact: Dollars stay local, supporting jobs and taxes.
Book Culture: A space to browse and enjoy the tactile experience of reading.

For more reasons to support local bookstores, you can read this article: 10 Important Reasons to Support Your Local Bookstores.