Name: 100 Best Book Blogs for Kids
URL Address: http://www.onlineschools.org/2009/10/27/100-best-book-blogs-for-kids-tweens-and-teens/
Summary: These are blogs that discuss awesome books that you should read.
Commentary: Stay on the up and up about what books are great! Blogging is the way to go!
Sunday, July 17, 2011
Multi-cultural Literature
Name: United States Board on Books for Young People: Outstanding International Books List
URL Address: http://www.usbby.org/outstanding_international_books_list.htm
Summary: This website provides lists of great international books.
Commentary: If you enjoy reading about different cultures, or your own, this website is right for you!
URL Address: http://www.usbby.org/outstanding_international_books_list.htm
Summary: This website provides lists of great international books.
Commentary: If you enjoy reading about different cultures, or your own, this website is right for you!
Non-fiction
Name: Ink Think Tank: Interesting Nonfiction for Kids
URL Address: http://www.inkthinktank.com/
Summary: Find the best, award-winning non-fiction on any topic here.
Commentary: If you enjoy reading non-fiction, this is a great way to find quality literature on any subject!
URL Address: http://www.inkthinktank.com/
Summary: Find the best, award-winning non-fiction on any topic here.
Commentary: If you enjoy reading non-fiction, this is a great way to find quality literature on any subject!
Poetry!
Name: Poetry 180
URL Address: http://www.loc.gov/poetry/180/p180-list.html
Summary: Former Poet Laureate Billy Collins selects a poem for each day of the school year that you will enjoy.
Commentary: This is a simple way to bring more poetry into your life! I promise you won't regret it!
URL Address: http://www.loc.gov/poetry/180/p180-list.html
Summary: Former Poet Laureate Billy Collins selects a poem for each day of the school year that you will enjoy.
Commentary: This is a simple way to bring more poetry into your life! I promise you won't regret it!
Historical Fiction
Name: Scott O'Dell Awards for Historical Fiction
URL Address: http://www.scottodell.com/pages/ScottO%27DellAwardforHistoricalFiction.aspx
Summary: The Scott O'Dell Award is for the best historical fiction book of the year. It provides you with access to the books that have won in the past.
Commentary: This is a great site for the historical fiction fan. The O'Dell Award does a fine job at highlighting the best of this genre.
URL Address: http://www.scottodell.com/pages/ScottO%27DellAwardforHistoricalFiction.aspx
Summary: The Scott O'Dell Award is for the best historical fiction book of the year. It provides you with access to the books that have won in the past.
Commentary: This is a great site for the historical fiction fan. The O'Dell Award does a fine job at highlighting the best of this genre.
Series and Sequels
Name: Juvenile Series and Sequels
URL: http://www.mymcpl.org/books-movies-music/juvenile-series
Summary: This is a comprehensive list of series and sequels for your perusing.
Commentary: Many people love reading books in a series and finding sequels to their favorites. This website points out series that are worth getting into!
URL: http://www.mymcpl.org/books-movies-music/juvenile-series
Summary: This is a comprehensive list of series and sequels for your perusing.
Commentary: Many people love reading books in a series and finding sequels to their favorites. This website points out series that are worth getting into!
Fight for your right to read! Speak out against Censorship!
Name: KidSPEAK: Where kids speak up for free speech
URL Address: http://www.kidspeakonline.org/
Summary: Censorship determines what we can and cannot read in school. However, the people who make these decisions aren't kids! This website provides an outlet to speak your thoughts on banned books.
Commentary: It's so important to provide your informed opinion on the books you care about. Check it out!
URL Address: http://www.kidspeakonline.org/
Summary: Censorship determines what we can and cannot read in school. However, the people who make these decisions aren't kids! This website provides an outlet to speak your thoughts on banned books.
Commentary: It's so important to provide your informed opinion on the books you care about. Check it out!
Science Fiction and Fantasy
Name: Golden Duck Awards for Excellent Science Fiction
URL: http://www.goldenduck.org/
Summary: The Golden Duck Awards are for the best Science Fiction/Fantasy books. This site provides you with the best books of these genres.
Commentary: Science Fiction and Fantasy are vast literary genres. This website is a fabulous tool for finding the best books!
URL: http://www.goldenduck.org/
Summary: The Golden Duck Awards are for the best Science Fiction/Fantasy books. This site provides you with the best books of these genres.
Commentary: Science Fiction and Fantasy are vast literary genres. This website is a fabulous tool for finding the best books!
Graphic Novels, Anyone?!
Name: YALSA: Young Adult Library Association-Great Graphic Novels
URL:http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/yalsa/booklistsawards/greatgraphicnovelsforteens/gn.cfm
Summary: Lists and lists of spectacular graphic novels to look out for.
Commentary: A great graphic novel can be hard to find. This is a one-stop shop to find one that matches your tastes!
URL:http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/yalsa/booklistsawards/greatgraphicnovelsforteens/gn.cfm
Summary: Lists and lists of spectacular graphic novels to look out for.
Commentary: A great graphic novel can be hard to find. This is a one-stop shop to find one that matches your tastes!
International Reading Association-Teen Picks!
Name: International Reading Association: Young Adult's Choices
URL Address: http://www.reading.org/Resources/Booklists/YoungAdultsChoices.aspx
Summary: This site provides books selected by teens with descriptions of why they're good!
Commentary: You don't have to take my word that the book is a good one, you can take the word of your peers. I promise they're not lying! : )
URL Address: http://www.reading.org/Resources/Booklists/YoungAdultsChoices.aspx
Summary: This site provides books selected by teens with descriptions of why they're good!
Commentary: You don't have to take my word that the book is a good one, you can take the word of your peers. I promise they're not lying! : )
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