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Reading Promotion
 Websites presented in alphabetical order Between the Lions 
 Tying in with the television program of the same name, this site offers interactive stories and games for children learning to read and write. Information for parents about the importance of reading to their children, using the local library, and ways to connect art and writing is also included. The American Library Association, the American Association of School Librarians, and the Association for Library Service to Children are founding partners of Between the Lions . http://pbskids.org/lions/ Topics: Education, Librarianship, Literature & Books Last updated Sep 2, 2002 Bingo! Using Environmental Print to Practice Reading
Description of a learning activity for kindergartners and first graders in which emerging readers "practice their reading skills using a variety of environmental print materials. Students review familiar logos and images as a class, and then use the logos and images to create their own Bingo cards." Part of the Read, Write, Think website, a partnership between the International Reading Association (IRA), the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE), and the Verizon Foundation. http://www.readwritethink.org/lessons/lesson_view.asp?id=954 Topics: Education, Literature & Books Last updated May 8, 2008 Get Caught Reading
This "is a nationwide campaign to remind people of all ages how much fun it is to read. May is Get Caught Reading month, but the campaign is promoted throughout the year." The site provides information about this literacy program, which features posters with celebrity supporters (such as NBA player Grant Hill and First Lady Laura Bush). Includes a fact sheet on the importance of reading to children. Sponsored by the Association of American Publishers. http://www.getcaughtreading.org Topics: Education, English Language, Librarianship, Literature & Books, Printing, Publishing, and Book Arts Last updated May 3, 2005 National Reading Panel (NRP)
This panel was convened by the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) in 1997 "to assess the effectiveness of different approaches used to teach children to read." In 2000, the NRP concluded its work and submitted "The Report of the National Reading Panel: Teaching Children to Read." This site features a summary and the full report, which discusses topics such as phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and teacher education. http://www.nationalreadingpanel.org/ Topics: Education, Librarianship, Literature & Books Last updated Dec 12, 2005 The Official Flat Stanley Project
An creative pen pal project for grade schoolers, who make a two-dimensional character and start a journal for him. Then he and the journal "are sent to another school where students there treat Flat Stanley as a guest and complete the journal. Flat Stanley and the journal are then returned to the original sender." The site includes a list of participants and resources for students and teachers. Based on a children's book by Jeff Brown. http://www.flatstanleyproject.com/ Topics: Children's Literature, K-12 Education, Librarianship, Literature & Books Last updated Sep 6, 2008 Open Book Club
Website for this Boston television program that presents "conversation[s] with amazing authors about their books." Features a few online episodes (with authors such as Dennis Lehane and Tom Perrotta), discussion lists, and an opportunity for book clubs to register with the site (one book club per month is featured on the site). http://www.openbookclub.tv/ Topics: Literature & Books, Notable People: Arts & Humanities Last updated Apr 1, 2009 Read Across America
"Originally created as a one-day event to celebrate reading on Dr. Seuss' birthday, March 2, ... [the National Education Association's] Read Across America has grown into a nationwide initiative that promotes reading every day." Includes a FAQ, ideas and resources for events, and information about an NEA Spanish-language literacy program. Also includes lists of recommended books (such as Asian American and African American book lists), and a brief biography of Dr. Seuss (Theodor Geisel). http://www.nea.org/readacross/ Topics: Education, Librarianship, Literature & Books Last updated Oct 19, 2005 Reading Rockets
"Reading Rockets is a national multimedia project offering information and resources on how young kids learn to read, why so many struggle, and how caring adults can help." Features articles on strategies to help children who struggle with reading and techniques for teaching reading, and suggested book lists (such as "Beyond Harry Potter" and "Young Detectives"). Also includes author interview videos and podcasts, blogs, research reports, and more. From public television station WETA. http://www.readingrockets.org Topics: Education, Literature & Books Last updated Jun 4, 2007 Room to Read
"Room to Read partners with local communities throughout the developing world to establish schools, libraries, and other educational infrastructure" to help children learn to read in their local language and in a foreign language, often English. The site describes programs such as local language publishing of children's books, computer and language labs, and girls' scholarships. Provides updates of activities in Cambodia, India, Nepal, South Africa, Zambia, and other countries. http://www.roomtoread.org/ Topics: Education, Literature & Books Last updated Apr 15, 2008 The Songs Inspired By Literature (SIBL) Project
"The SIBL Project uses the language of music to inspire people to learn to read and write." The heart of the site is the list of over 250 rock artists, their songs, and the titles of literature that were the influence behind the songs. Artists include the Beatles, Bob Dylan, Axyl Rose, Bono, Bruce Springsteen, Elvis Costello, Jim Morrison, Kurt Cobain, Sheryl Crow, and many more. From the nonprofit group Artists for Literacy. http://www.artistsforliteracy.org/sibl.html Topics: Education, English Language, Librarianship, Literature & Books, Music, Musical Genres Last updated Jan 18, 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 World Book and Copyright Day
Links to resources for this "world-wide tribute to books and authors" held on April 23, "a symbolic date for world literature for on this date in 1616, Cervantes, Shakespeare and Inca Garcilaso de la Vega all died." Provides links to material from UNESCO, the World Intellectual Property Organization, and other websites from the United Nations (UN) and other international groups. Available in several languages. From the UN. http://www.un.org/depts/dhl/book/ Topics: Intellectual Property, Literature & Books Last updated Mar 31, 2008 |
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