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Adventures to Read All Through the Summer view detail comment email this

"Librarian Nancy Pearl has options other than Harry Potter for parents, kids, and fans of the series." Includes summaries of books that should "keep fans of interesting fantasy writing occupied — and happy — throughout the summer." Includes links to other book lists. From National Public Radio (NPR).
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4646599
Topics: Children's Literature, Literature & Books, Literature: Fiction, Summer Reading

Last updated May 19, 2005


Barahona Center for the Study of Books in Spanish for Children and Adolescents view detail comment email this

"Information about recommended books in Spanish for children and adolescents published around the world. More than 10,000 in print books that deserve to be read by Spanish-speaking children and adolescents (or those who wish to learn Spanish) are in the database," as well as recommended books in English about Latinos. Highlights upcoming workshops and conferences and includes links related to literacy. Available in English and Spanish.
http://www2.csusm.edu/csb/
Topics: Children's Literature, Languages, Librarianship, Literature & Books, Literature: Fiction

Last updated Feb 24, 2009


Book Adventure view detail comment email this

This Web site is "a motivational reading program for children in grades K-8." Brief blurbs on over five thousand titles help children pick a book; quizzes earn the readers points for winning prizes. There are sections for teachers and parents, with many links and information for helping children learn and read; parents can monitor their child's activities in the Reports section. Registration is required for most features.
http://www.bookadventure.org/
Topics: Children's Literature, Librarianship, Literature & Books

Last updated Feb 12, 2002


Children's Book Council (CBC): Reading Lists view detail comment email this

Annual reading lists intended to help "teachers, librarians, parents, and booksellers discover new [children's and young adult] books." Page includes links to social studies and science trade books. Also features recently published and forthcoming titles; a quarterly thematic reading list; and "Children's Choices," an annual project of the CBC and International Reading Association highlighting titles chosen by five teams of children across the country.
http://www.cbcbooks.org/readinglists/
Topics: Children's Literature, Literature & Books, Summer Reading

Last updated Mar 22, 2009


Just for Kids Who Love Books view detail comment email this

Book reviews, young readers' comments, and links to book, series, award, writing, author pages, and other bookish resources. Created and maintained by Alan Brown, a retired public school teacher-librarian in Toronto, Canada.
http://www.alanbrown.com/
Topics: Children's Literature, Librarianship, Literature & Books

Last updated Nov 10, 2003


Motheread/Fatheread Washington view detail comment email this

Describes the Washington state family reading and literacy program, which "uses the power of sharing stories within the family setting to help parents read effectively with their children." The site features a book list, training and instructor information, and details about a fund that provides free children's books to participants in community reading classes. Coordinated by Humanities Washington.
http://www.humanities.org/motherfather/
Topics: Education, English Language, Families, Librarianship, Literature & Books

Last updated Dec 29, 2004


Paws, Claws, Scales and Tales: Book Suggestions From the Wisconsin Regional Library view detail comment email this

List of Braille and cassette book titles for the 2006 summer reading theme "Paws, Claws, Scales and Tales" (used by public libraries in many states). Includes titles for grades K-8, with brief descriptions and Braille (BR) and recorded cassette (RC) numbers. From the Wisconsin Regional Library for the Blind & Physically Handicapped.
http://dpi.wi.gov/rll/wrlbph/summer.html
Topics: Disabilities, Summer Reading

Last updated Jun 20, 2006


Summer Reading Lists Abound on the Web! view detail comment email this

Every year "Education World surveys some of the best children's summer reading lists on the Web. Here, you'll find an overview of great lists that you or your school's staff might use to create your own summer reading program." Includes annotated links to reading lists from several schools and libraries.
http://www.education-world.com/a_curr/curr244.shtml
Topics: Children's Literature, Literature & Books, Summer Reading

Last updated Jun 23, 2008


Summer Reading Recommended by Horn Book Editors view detail comment email this

Suggestions for picture books, easy readers, intermediate and young adult fiction, poetry, and nonfiction for children. From the editors of the children's literature review publications, Horn Book Magazine and the Horn Book Guide.
http://www.hbook.com/resources/books/summer.asp
Topics: Children's Literature, Librarianship, Literature & Books, Literature: Fiction, Poetry, Summer Reading

Last updated May 29, 2007


Summertime Favorites view detail comment email this

A list of recommended readings, representing "NEH's [National Endowment for the Humanities] long-standing effort to highlight classic literature for young people from kindergarten through high school." Browsable by grade level.
http://www.neh.gov/projects/summertimefavorites.html
Topics: Children's Literature, Librarianship, Literature & Books, Literature: Fiction, Summer Reading

Last updated May 12, 2005





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