Living Libraries

Living Libraries® is a movement—part story sanctuary, part kinetic classroom—dedicated to helping children fall in love with reading, from the inside out. We believe that every child holds a limitless library within them. Through our unique LiYo Literacy Yoga Fusion® method, we fuse literacy and movement to improve attention, comprehension, posture, and joy. It's more than reading—it's PowerREADING™. Founded by Kristi Cruise, a former journalist turned literacy visionary, Living Libraries trains educators, inspires families, and creates immersive programs where books come alive and readers awaken. Our signature offerings include: LiYo Literacy Yoga Fusion® Certification for educators and parents 🧘 Workshops and in-class activations for schools and organizations The LiLi Key — our flagship children’s book and ceremonial reading experience Nate Kid and the Flip Side — a revolutionary hybrid chapter-graphic novel series Creative Kids Club — where kids help write the next generation of books Books with Color Authors Alliance — free author visits that reflect the diversity of every classroom Whether through our teacher trainings or children’s books, we help kids feel the story, move with the words, and live the transformation. Because when you unlock the book inside you, anything is possible. Join the ripple. 🟡 info@Living-Libraries.com Instagram/Facebook:@livlibraries 🧠 LinkedIn:@kcruise