NoveList K-8
Have you just finished an amazing book, but don't know what to read next? Use NoveList K-8 to type in the name of your favorite book or author and find "read-alikes" and related activities. Please contact the Conn Media Center for passwords.

Wake County Public Libraries
Can't find the book you're looking for at the Conn Media Center? Search the Wake County Public Library catalog, then visit the public library closest to your home.

Guys Read
Jon Scieszka, author of The Stinky Cheese Man and The True Story of the Three Little Pigs has created a website just for guys with hundreds of enticing book recommendations and ideas for growing boys into readers.

Aesop's Fables
An online collection of all 655+ Aesops fables.

American Library Association
Home of the most prestigious awards in children's literature, the American Library Association also holds oodles of information concerning reading research, booklists, book reviews, and nationally recognized reading celebrations.
Caldecott Medal
Newbery Medal
Coretta Scott King Award

Book Hive
The Book Hive includes short book reviews by age level and is the clearinghouse for information about the North Carolina Book Award.

Carol Hurst's Children's Literature Site
Carol Hurst's site includes children's book reviews, lesson ideas and book lists.

Children's Book Council
The CBC showcases the best in children's books as well as provides recommended "don't miss" authors by age level, information about Young People's Poetry Week, Children's Book Week and much more.

Flat Stanley
Look here to find out more about the Official Flat Stanley Project, "an international literacy and communications activity" for students, teachers and families.

Get Caught Reading
A national campaign to promote the joy of reading, the Get Caught Reading website includes photos of the many celebrities who have been "caught reading."

Internet Public Library: Reading Zone
The Reading Zone is described as "a little like the fiction section of a public library." It provides links to on-line stories and information about children's books and their authors.

International Reading Association
The professional organization of literacy professionals, the IRA's website includes the latest reading research, information for parents and teachers about reading at any age, booklists, and countless links to online resources.

Jim Trelease
Author of The Read-Aloud Handbook, Jim Trelease discusses important issues in reading research, provides book reviews, and advice on the importance of reading to children.

Kay Vandergrift
Kay Vandergrift provides a critical look into children's litearture as well as a page on "Linking Literature with Learning."

National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE)
NCTE's site includes pages geared specifically toward elementary educators and elementary literacy, reading research and information on "Literacy in the 21st Century."

PBS Kids
From Between the Lions to Sesame Street, PBS Kids provides further activities and information about your favorite literacy-related television shows for all ages.

Planet Esme
Published by Esme Raj Codell, author of Sahara Special and Sing a Song of Tuna Fish, this website contains not only information about the author and her own books, but also book lists and suggestions.

Read Across America
This National Education Association site is dedicated to Read Across America Day, an initiative celebrated yearly on Dr. Seuss's birthday.

Reading is Fundamental
RIF is dedicated to "creating a nation of lifelong readers" through the delivery of free books and literacy resources to children in need.

Reading Rainbow
Information about the award-winning PBS show; includes booklists and booktalks by children.

Reading Rockets
Includes downloadable interviews with many of today's most popular children's book authors, the latest reading research and reports, strategies for kids that struggle with reading, and teaching tips.

Story Arts
A website dedicated to the use of storytelling in the classroom, with lesson ideas, research, and a story library.

Storyplace
In both Spanish and English, Storyplace provides activities, reading lists and activities for kids.

SurLaLune Fairy Tale Pages
35 fairytales are included in their entirety. Includes discussion topics and annotations to help in fairy tale instruction.

Association of Library Service to Children: Born to Read
Tips for raising a reader and an explanation of early literacy

International Reading Association: Parent Resources
Parent brochures in English and Spanish on everything from understanding a child's learning differences to preparing for reading tests at home

National Center for Family Literacy

PBS Parents: Reading and Language
Organized by grade level, PBS Parents helps parents "learn how children become readers and writers and how YOU can help them develop by talking, reading, and writing together every day."

Reading Rockets: Strategies to Help Kids Who Struggle
Reading Rockets provides "8 Steps for Parents," a list of outlets available to get the help your child needs; an "Ask the Experts" link where parents can directly e-mail reading experts with questions, and how to be an advocate for your child among other resources.

Phonemic Awareness - Strategies
For example, your child might say:
-I don't know any words that rhyme with cat.
-What do you mean when you say, "What sounds are in the word brush?"
-I'm not sure how many syllables are in my name.
-I don't know what sounds are the same in bit and hit. (Reading Rockets)

Reading Rockets Target the Problem: Phonological and Phonemic Awareness

Word Decoding and Phonics - Strategies
For example, your child might say:
-I just seem to get stuck when I try to read a lot of the words in this chapter.
-Figuring out the words takes so much of my energy, I can't even think about what it means.
-I don't know how to sound out these words.
-I know my letters and sounds, but I just can't read words on a page. (Reading Rockets)

Reading Rockets Target the Problem: Word Decoding and Phonics

Vocabulary - Strategies
For example, your child might say:
-I heard my friend tell what happened in the movie but I didn't really understand what he said about it.
-I feel like I just use the same words over and over again in my writing.
-I don't like to read on my own because I don't understand lots of the words in the book.
(Reading Rockets)

Los Angeles Times Parent Reading Guide: Simple Ways Parents Can Improve Children's Vocabulary

Reading Rockets Target the Problem: Vocabulary

Fluency - Strategies
For example, your child might say:
-I just seem to get stuck when I try to read a lot of the words in this chapter.
-It takes me so long to read something.
-Reading through this book takes so much of my energy, I can't even think about what it means. (Reading Rockets)

Indiana State University Instructional Strategies for Improving Reading Fluency

Reading Rockets Target the Problem: Fluency

Comprehension - Strategies
For example, your child might say:
-It takes me so long to read something. It's hard to follow along with everything going on.
-I didn't really get what that book was about.
-Why did that character do that? I just don't get it!
-I'm not sure what the most important parts of the book were.
-I couldn't really create an image in my head of what was going on. (Reading Rockets)

Reading Rockets Target the Problem: Comprehension

The Resource Room - Reading Comprehension

GUYS READ

Parentbytes: The Reluctant Reader

Reading is Fundamental: Motivating Kids to Read
Reading is Fundamental: Children Who Can Read, But Don't
Reading is Fundamental: 20 Ways for Parents to Encourage Reading