Raising a Reader
Reading Resources
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. Contains links on reading research, resources by state, and free reading guides. |
International Reading Association: Parent Resources
Includes booklists, brochures, informational booklets, and videos/DVDs. |
Getting Boys to Read
A community based blog for parents, librarians, and teachers with articles, advice, booklists, and resources for motivating boys to read. |
Booklists for Children
- Children's Notable Lists
- CCBC bibliographies and booklists (Cooperative Children's Book Center)
- Choices Reading Lists (International Reading Association): Annual booklists of favorite books chosen by children, young adults, and teachers.
- Recommended Book Lists from ALSC (Association for Library Service to Children)
Booklists for Young Adults
- YALSA Book awards (Newberry, Caldecott, Michael L. Printz, etc.
- Amazing Audiobooks for Young Adults
- Best Fiction for Young Adults
- Great Graphic Novels for Teens
- Outstanding Books for the College Bound
- Popular Paperbacks for Young Adults
- Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adult Readers
- ALA Readers' Choice
- YALSA Teens' Top Ten
Book Reviews
Common Sense Media
This site contains reviews of movies, games, apps, websites, TV programs, books, and music. Reviews can be searched by age, genre, and topics. You can also browse booklists of award winners and recommended picks by parents, kids, and editors. |
ABookandAHug
Browse this site by category or age, and narrow by tons of keywords, including reluctant readers! |
StorySnoops
StorySnoops provides a parent's perspective on children's books. This site contains a comprehensive list of subjects for searching themes and content. The authors focus on new releases, popular books, award winners, and classics. |