SUMMER 1999

Web Guides to Children’s Books Smith-Leitich family web site http://homepage.interaccess.com/~cynthias/welcome.htm By children’s author Cynthia Leitich Smith An excellent site for children’s books including multiculturalism resources, a focus on Native Americans, Asian Americans, interracial families, books for girls and women. Links to other children’s bibliographies, lists of books by theme and community and recommended books for children and young adults.

Favorites From Our Bookshelves

recommended reading

http://homepage.interaccess.com/~cynthias/newreadthese.htm

“Our site is designed for children’s and young adult book lovers…. Yes, This is a Plot to Inspire You to Read Books. So what’s wrong with that? Nothing. One of the best ways we know to encourage people to read is to tempt them with a good children’s or young adult book. Maybe you’re wondering why we say “people,” instead of children and teenagers. It’s because we believe that children’s and Y.A. literature is a wonderful source of stories for readers of all ages. In fact, we’re so taken with it, that we’ve all but given up books for grown ups.”

Teaching and Learning Celebrations

http://www.teachlearncelebrate.com/

Children’s and young adult book recommendations for different age group from award-winning K-12 teachers, librarians and educational consultants.
Includes topics: School Bells, Celebrating Who We Are, Family Traditions, Native Americans, Ancient Civilizations, Pilgrims and Immigrants, Math, Teacher Favorites

Carol Hurst’s Children’s Literature Web Site

http://www.carolhurst.com/

A valuable set of resources. Featured books for kids with reviews, activities, links to related books and subjects. Many recommended books - with reviews - arranged by title, author, type of book, and grade level, and curriculum areas. Also professional topics on children’s literature, reading and writing, classroom activities, parenting resources, and newsletter.
There is a search form to look for specific authors, titles, and other subjects.

CBC4Kids

http://www.cbc4kids.ca/regular/homepage.html

Broad collection of information, games, interesting facts and fun, ways for kids to get involved.

Words

http://www.cbc4kids.ca/regular/words/default.html

Writers Corner, Canadian Author of the Month, Never Ending Story, KidsOwn Radio Dramas, Canadian and International Book Lists, Morningside Book Panel Recommendations

CBC Parent-Teacher Information Centre

http://www.cbc4kids.ca/general/parents-info/privacy.htm

Surfing Rules for Kids -a few simple guidelines so kids can safely enjoy all the interactivity and excitement the Internet has to offer.

Children’s Literature Web Guide

http://www.acs.ucalgary.ca/~dkbrown/

Librarian’s guide to the growing number of Internet resources related to books for Children and Young Adults. includes CLWG Picks of Top Sites, Authors Online, Stories on the Web, The Year’s Best Books, Children’s Choices Guide to Essential Kid Lit Websites and Internet discussions on children’s books.