The purpose of this on-going research project was to guide and assess preservice teachers in planning and implementing an interactive read aloud for culturally linguistically diverse (CLD) and English language learners (ELL). Undergraduate students enrolled in ELE 4890 – CLD/ELL Instructional Methods selected a multicultural picture book of their choice and conducted a read aloud during class as part of a course assignment. The participants received feedback from The Multicultural Read Aloud Rubric then implemented the same read aloud during their practicum placements. The presentation will share the preliminary findings of a 10-question survey on planning and implementation of a read aloud designed for CLD/ELL students that promoted critical thinking, oral language development, and exposed students to multicultural children’s literature.