Dear Parents,
Here are some organizations and websites that I think will be helpful in engaging your children as eager, lifelong readers. Enjoy the pleasure of reading to and with your children each and every day! And please feel free to contact me with comments and/or suggestions. Consider these words by French author Georges Perros, "When someone reads aloud, they raise you to the level of the book. They give you reading as a gift."
Association for Library Service to Children (www.ala.org/alsc)
This is a division of the American Library Association which sponsors the annual Newbery and Caldecott Awards, as well as annual lists of notable books for children. Lots of lists available for download.
Library of Congress (www.read.gov)
The Library of Congress website has a kids section (www.read.gov/kids) that has useful information, book suggestions, articles, and much more for parents and kids alike. Check it out!
National Science Teachers Association (www.nsta.org)
This website, primarily directed at K-12 grade teachers, maintains an annual list of outstanding science books for students (www.nsta.org/publications/ostb/). As such, it is a terrific resource for parents and students as well.
Reading is Fundamental (www.rif.org)
I've shared this one in the past. This nonprofit organization is devoted to literacy and dedicated to putting books in the hands of all children. There are links to book lists, articles and activities.
Bookends- http://www.booklistreader.com/category/bookends-childrens-literature/
This is a blog hosted by Booklist, the review journal of the American Library Association. It boasts a never-ending selection of book lists compiled and reviewed by esteemed librarians.
A Fuse 8 Production- blog.schoollibraryjournal.com/afuse8production
This is blog hosted by children's librarian Elizabeth Bird and is a must visit! School Library Journal is my bible. Make it yours!
Guys Read- www.guysread.com
Guys Read is a web-based literacy program for boys founded by author and First National Ambassador of Young People's Literature Jon Scieszka. It's mission "is to help boys become self-motivated, lifelong readers." (from the website). This is one of the most fum websites you can steer your boys to!
James Patterson's READKIDDOREAD- www.readkiddoread.com
Author James Patterson has created a one-stop shopping site for book lists for every children's age group and every reading interest. This site specifically targets parents, offering tips on how to get your child to read.
Reading Rockets- www.readingrockets.org
A special parents' section on this website offers frequent reviews and articles of interest to all readers! This site is very user friendly, and is one of my favorites.
A Mighty Girl- https://www.amightygirl.com/
The world's largest collection of books, toys and movies for smart, confident, and courageous girls. This is a great website with an een better blog! https://www.amightygirl.com/blog
Here are some organizations and websites that I think will be helpful in engaging your children as eager, lifelong readers. Enjoy the pleasure of reading to and with your children each and every day! And please feel free to contact me with comments and/or suggestions. Consider these words by French author Georges Perros, "When someone reads aloud, they raise you to the level of the book. They give you reading as a gift."Organizations (with great websites)Association for Library Service to Children (www.ala.org/alsc)This is a division of the American Library Association which sponsors the annual Newbery and Caldecott Awards, as well as annual lists of notable books for children. Lots of lists available for download.Library of Congress (www.read.gov)The Library of Congress website has a kids section (www.read.gov/kids) that has useful information, book suggestions, articles, and much more for parents and kids alike. Check it out!National Science Teachers Association (www.nsta.org)This website, primarily directed at K-12 grade teachers, maintains an annual list of outstanding science books for students (www.nsta.org/publications/ostb/). As such, it is a terrific resource for parents and students as well.Reading is Fundamental (www.rif.org)I've shared this one in the past. This nonprofit organization is devoted to literacy and dedicated to putting books in the hands of all children. There are links to book lists, articles and activities.Online ResourcesBookends- http://www.booklistreader.com/category/bookends-childrens-literature/This is a blog hosted by Booklist, the review journal of the American Library Association. It boasts a never-ending selection of book lists compiled and reviewed by esteemed librarians.A Fuse 8 Production- blog.schoollibraryjournal.com/afuse8productionThis is blog hosted by children's librarian Elizabeth Bird and is a must visit! School Library Journal is my bible. Make it yours!Guys Read- www.guysread.comGuys Read is a web-based literacy program for boys founded by author and First National Ambassador of Young People's Literature Jon Scieszka. It's mission "is to help boys become self-motivated, lifelong readers." (from the website). This is one of the most fum websites you can steer your boys to!James Patterson's READKIDDOREAD- www.readkiddoread.comAuthor James Patterson has created a one-stop shopping site for book lists for every children's age group and every reading interest. This site specifically targets parents, offering tips on how to get your child to read.Reading Rockets- www.readingrockets.orgA special parents' section on this website offers frequent reviews and articles of interest to all readers! This site is very user friendly, and is one of my favorites.A Mighty Girl- https://www.amightygirl.com/The world's largest collection of books, toys and movies for smart, confident, and courageous girls. This is a great website with an een better blog! https://www.amightygirl.com/blog