Reading Choices   General Resources

Reading Choices

In supporting your child's reading endeavors you will want to encourage them to read good books that interest them.  Below you will find nine sites that will provide you with a wealth of ideas.  Simply click on the ones that interest you.  Another good source is in the Kids Reading Section, where each teacher has listed some of their favorite books for their students. 

Sources for Good Book Recommendations

 Newbery Award Winners Caldecott Award Winners California Young Reader Winners
Coretta Scott King Award Winners Children's Literature Web Guide Los Angeles Public Library Recommendations
Biographies National Education Association's Top 100 Books for Kids National Education Association's Top Teacher Choices

General Resources for Parents

 
Trelease on Reading This site is created by Jim Trelease, author of The Read-Aloud Handbook. It has a wealth of information and wonderful links to other sites.
Yahooligans! Parent Guide This site is an excellent resource for web safety for families.
Families Connect This site is created by the American Library Association for families to use in learning about the Internet.
Discovery School This will take you to the parents page section of the Discovery School website.  It answers many questions.
700 Great Sites for Kids This site is also created by the American Library Association, and contains great links for families.