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Our readers' advisory services to young readers, their families, and educators in the community include:
WHAT SHOULD I READ?
Which Books for Which Ages?
Picture Books are great for reading aloud to babies, toddlers, and preschoolers; and are often good for the ‘just-learning-to-read’ set as well. The high-quality writing and illustrations make Picture Books enjoyable for older children and adults, too.
Easy Readers are short ‘just-learning-to-read’ books with simple text and illustrations. Some are really easy, some are less so. Good stories in and of themselves, they also serve as ‘stepping stones’ to longer chapter books.
“J” Fiction is what the kids call ‘chapter books.’ With little or no illustrations, these are the longer ‘I can finally read a real book’ books.
“YA” Young Adult Fiction are for most teenagers and some pre-teens. While they often feature teen characters (and sometimes feature mature/explicit content and language) the best of them are strongly written and are an important means of keeping the reading habit going on into adulthood.
Choosing "Best Books" for Children and Teens:
The Children’s Book Council http://www.cbcbooks.org/
Websites & Apps: StoryBooks Online:
Reading Rainbow https://www.readingrainbow.com/ Try out the library’s online subscription to this classic introduction to high-quality children’s books.
Storyline Online http://www.storylineonline.net/ Kids stories read by actors.
Barnes & Noble http://www.barnesandnoble.com/nook-blog/category/online-storytime/
Not Just For Kids:
19 Children’s Books You Should Re-read as an Adult http://www.businessinsider.com/childrens-books-adults-should-read-2016-4
24 Iconic Children’s Books You Should Still Read, Even if You’re a Grown-up http://mashable.com/2016/02/04/childrens-books-that-will-carry-you-through-your-adulthood/#.ehDIfD_bSqz
33 Children’s Books Literally Everyone Should Read https://www.buzzfeed.com/jennaguillaume/kids-books-adults-can-enjoy?utm_term=.dtmJz4oE3#.mqeLVNlWx
Author & Illustrator Websites:
Mo Willems Doodles http://mowillemsdoodles.blogspot.com/
Do you know of other good resources about children's literature?
Please let us know!
Our readers' advisory services to young readers, their families, and educators in the community include:
- Services for Teachers
- Services for Parents and Grandparents
- Services for Homeschoolers, Scout Troops and More
WHAT SHOULD I READ?
Which Books for Which Ages?
Picture Books are great for reading aloud to babies, toddlers, and preschoolers; and are often good for the ‘just-learning-to-read’ set as well. The high-quality writing and illustrations make Picture Books enjoyable for older children and adults, too.
Easy Readers are short ‘just-learning-to-read’ books with simple text and illustrations. Some are really easy, some are less so. Good stories in and of themselves, they also serve as ‘stepping stones’ to longer chapter books.
“J” Fiction is what the kids call ‘chapter books.’ With little or no illustrations, these are the longer ‘I can finally read a real book’ books.
“YA” Young Adult Fiction are for most teenagers and some pre-teens. While they often feature teen characters (and sometimes feature mature/explicit content and language) the best of them are strongly written and are an important means of keeping the reading habit going on into adulthood.
Choosing "Best Books" for Children and Teens:
The Children’s Book Council http://www.cbcbooks.org/
- Every Child a Reader http://everychildareader.net/
- Children’s & Teen Choice Book Awards http://www.cbcbooks.org/ccba/
- Children’s Book-a-Day Almanac http://www.childrensbookadayalmanac.com/
- Children’s Booklists https://www.goodreads.com/genres/childrens
- Young Adult Booklists https://www.goodreads.com/list/tag/young-adult
- Best Books for Kids http://www.childrensbookadayalmanac.com/
- “Notables” Lists http://www.ala.org/alsc/awardsgrants/notalists
- The 100 Best Children’s Books of All Time http://time.com/100-best-childrens-books/
- The 100 Best Young Adult Books of All Time http://time.com/100-best-young-adult-books/
- NPR’s 100 Best-Ever Teen Novels http://www.listchallenges.com/npr-100-best-ever-teen-novels
Websites & Apps: StoryBooks Online:
Reading Rainbow https://www.readingrainbow.com/ Try out the library’s online subscription to this classic introduction to high-quality children’s books.
Storyline Online http://www.storylineonline.net/ Kids stories read by actors.
Barnes & Noble http://www.barnesandnoble.com/nook-blog/category/online-storytime/
Not Just For Kids:
19 Children’s Books You Should Re-read as an Adult http://www.businessinsider.com/childrens-books-adults-should-read-2016-4
24 Iconic Children’s Books You Should Still Read, Even if You’re a Grown-up http://mashable.com/2016/02/04/childrens-books-that-will-carry-you-through-your-adulthood/#.ehDIfD_bSqz
33 Children’s Books Literally Everyone Should Read https://www.buzzfeed.com/jennaguillaume/kids-books-adults-can-enjoy?utm_term=.dtmJz4oE3#.mqeLVNlWx
Author & Illustrator Websites:
Mo Willems Doodles http://mowillemsdoodles.blogspot.com/
Do you know of other good resources about children's literature?
Please let us know!