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Children -- Books and reading Adventures to Read All Through the Summer 
 "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, Dragons, Dreams, & Daring Deeds, Literature & Books, Literature: Fiction, Summer Reading Last updated May 19, 2005 Barahona Center for the Study of Books in Spanish for Children and Adolescents
"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://www.csusm.edu/csb/ Topics: Children's Literature, Languages, Librarianship, Literature & Books, Literature: Fiction Last updated May 9, 2007 Book Adventure
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 Just for Kids Who Love Books
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
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, People, Washington State: Arts and Humanities, Washington State: Education, Washington State: Families, Washington State: Literature & Books Last updated Dec 29, 2004 Paws, Claws, Scales and Tales: Book Suggestions From the Wisconsin Regional Library
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, Paws, Claws, Scales, & Tales, Summer Reading Last updated Jun 20, 2006 Seattle Post-Intelligencer: Summer Reading for Kids
This article presents a compendium of summer reading suggestions for young readers. The list covers a wide range of reading levels, topics, and literary styles, including classics, picture books, chapter books, teen books, and nonfiction. From the Seattle Post-Intelligencer. http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/books/274263_kidsbook19.html Topics: Children's Literature, Librarianship, Literature & Books, Literature: Fiction, Summer Reading Last updated May 29, 2007 Summer Reading and Learning for Children
This page from the Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) presents tips and resources for parents, recommended reading lists for children and parents, and bibliographies and resources for librarians. The ALSC is a division of the American Library Association (ALA). http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/alsc/alscresources/summerreading/summerreading.cfm Topics: Children's Literature, Education, Librarian Specialties, Librarianship, Literature & Books, Summer Reading Last updated Dec 2, 2008 Summer Reading Extravaganza 2006
Lists of summer reading titles for children and teenagers, including picture books, graphic novels, and books for young, middle, and young adult readers. The archive includes past summer reading lists and reading suggestions for holidays, special months, and themes. From the Children's Book Council, a "nonprofit trade association of publishers and packagers of trade books and related materials for children and young adults." http://www.cbcbooks.org/cbcmagazine/showcase/summer2006.html Topics: Children's Literature, Literature & Books, Summer Reading Last updated Jun 21, 2006 Summer Reading Lists Abound on the Web!
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
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
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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