Reading Resources

(You will need your library card’s barcode number to access NoveList)

Check out NoveList for children, this has lists of great books with reviews from librarians and literary critics. It also has suggestions for kids on there favorite book, “if you liked Harry Potter you might like..”. These lists have links to the library’s catalog so you can see if we have the book or not.

2011 Notable Children’s Books

Each year a committee of the Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) identifies the best of the best in children’s books. According to the Notables Criteria, “notable” is defined as: Worthy of note or notice, important, distinguished, outstanding. As applied to children’s books, notable should be thought to include books of especially commendable quality, books that exhibit venturesome creativity, and books of fiction, information, poetry and pictures for all age levels (birth through age 14) that reflect and encourage children’s interests in exemplary ways.

http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/alsc/awardsgrants/notalists/ncb/index.cfm

Read Kiddo Read

James Patterson has created a website for helping kids find great books.

Guys Read

Welcome to Guys Read, a web-based literacy program for boys.  Our mission is to help boys become self-motivated, lifelong readers.

Read to your kids

The Read Today site promotes early literacy and a love of reading that will continue as your child grows.

D.E.A.R.-Drop Everything And Read

D.E.A.R. stands for Drop Everything and Read. National D.E.A.R. Day is a special reading celebration to remind and encourage families to make reading together on a daily basis a family priority.

http://dropeverythingandread.com/

“Common Sense Media is dedicated to improving the lives of kids and families by providing the trustworthy information, education, and independent voice they need to thrive in a world of media and technology.”

Common Sense Media helps you pick up books for your child.