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Reading Lists for Children
 Websites presented in alphabetical order 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, Literature & Books, Literature: Fiction, Summer Reading Last updated May 19, 2005 Children's Book Council (CBC): Reading Lists
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 Collaborative Summer Library Program
"The Collaborative Summer Library Program (CSLP) is a grassroots consortium of states working together to provide high-quality summer reading program materials for children at the lowest cost possible for their public libraries." The project website includes history of the organization, audio public service announcements, a list of participating states, descriptions of past and present themes, frequently asked questions, and more. http://www.cslpreads.org Topics: Summer Reading Last updated Jan 26, 2006 Head Outdoors for Some Fine Summer Reading
This short summer reading list from June 2007 reviews children's books with recreation themes, including outdoor activities, stargazing, pets, baseball, chickens, and more. From the Worcester Telegram & Gazette. http://www.telegram.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070610/NEWS/706100384/1102 Topics: Summer Reading Last updated Jun 20, 2007 NPR: Summer Reading
A collection of summer reading lists from critics and NPR correspondents and listeners. Includes titles for children and an audiofile of the broadcast program. From National Public Radio (NPR). http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=10497458 Topics: Literature & Books, Summer Reading Last updated May 29, 2007 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, Summer Reading Last updated Jun 20, 2006 Reading Is Fundamental: RIF's 2007 Summer Reading Guide
This compilation of summer reading resources includes suggestions for family activities (such as a "book-nic"), summer reading tips, and reading lists for children. The "Travel Reads" list features books with settings in many U.S. states and some international locations. From the nonprofit literacy organization Reading Is Fundamental (RIF). http://www.rif.org/summer/ Topics: Summer Reading Last updated Jun 4, 2007 Rebecca's Pocket: Summer 2007 [Reading Lists]
Extensive compilation of links to summer reading lists, from universities, newspapers and magazines, blogs, libraries, organizations, and other sources. Some of the themes are popular fiction, business, cookbooks, religion, politics, and history. From the author of a book on creating and maintaining a blog. http://www.rebeccablood.net/archive/reading_lists/summer_2007/ Topics: Summer Reading Last updated Aug 15, 2007 Rebecca's Pocket: Summer 2009 [Reading Lists]
This extensive compilation of links to 2009 summer reading lists covers a variety of themes and topics in summer reading, such as fiction, thrillers, "chick lit," travel, cooking, gardening, history, and politics. Posts include separate sections for book lists for children and young adults. From a longtime blogger and author of a book about blogging. http://www.rebeccablood.net/archive/reading_lists/summer_2009/ Topics: Summer Reading Last updated Jun 22, 2009 See YA Around
Beneath the unabashed promotion of her books on library services, young adult (YA) librarian RoseMary Honnold provides access to many programming ideas. Ranging from descriptions of specific activities to brief listings of similarly goal-oriented programs (such as summer reading) this site offers enough to inspire the seasoned YA librarian to try something new and to whet the interest of library school students looking for project ideas. http://www.cplrmh.com/ Topics: Librarian Specialties, Librarianship, Summer Reading Last updated Feb 3, 2004 Summer Reading "Pawedcasts"
Having a "ruff" time planning your library's summer reading program? These podcasts can add a little ear-jazz to your summer services to young people. The animal theme complements the "Paws, Claws, Scales, and Tales" theme used by the multi-state Collaborative Summer Library Program. An ear-friendly service from the California Summer Reading Program. http://www.summerreading.cla-net.org/2006/srpgpodcast.html Topics: Internet, Literature & Books, Summer Reading Last updated Nov 14, 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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