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READ, READ, READ.....Educators agree that one of the best ways that parents can help children become great readers is to encourage recreational reading. Here are some sources to help parents in the task of nurturing a love of reading in their children.
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Book Lists
District 97 Summer Reading Lists
Good Books - From Oak Park District 97
PlanetEsme.com - A site maintained by author Esme Codell, author of 2006 Caudill award nominee Sahara Special.
Children's Choices - A"joint project of the International Reading Association (IRA) and The Children's Book Council." These are books recommended by children throughout the US.
2006 Notable Children's Books - from the American Library Association
Favorites From Our Bookshelves -from Cynthia Leitich Smith's website.
Special Lists
Caudill Award - This award is voted upon by the school children in Illinois in grades 4 - 8. Many of the schools in Oak Park participate in the Caudill Award voting. Check with your school's Library Media Specialist to find out if your school participates.
Monarch Award - Now in its second year. Like the Caudill it is voted on by the school children in Illinois, but the voters are from grades K-3. Check with your Library Media Specialist to see if your school will participate.
Reading Olympics - 5th graders from the elementary schools in Oak Park, Roosevelt Middle School in River Forest, and several area private schools are eligible to participate in this competition.
Choosing Books and Reading with Children:
Learning to Read - tips on helping your child learn to read. Adapted by Nancy Ball, Longfellow School Language Arts Specialist.
Parent Tips - Keeping Kids Reading Through the Summer, written by Grace Martin, former Longfellow School Language Arts Specialist.
Choosing a Children's Book -From the Chidlren's Book Council. Quck tips on choosing books for children at various age levels.
PlanetEsme.com - a huge site with tips for parents and teachers. Lists, lesson plans, ideas for promoting reading, much more.
Award Books:
Newbery Award Books - Given to the author of the most distinguished American book for children.
Coretta Scott King Award Books - Honors African American authors and illustrators for outstanding contributions to children's and young adult literature.
Pura Belpré Award - Honors an outstanding Latino writer and illustrator whose work celebrates the Latino culture.
Caldecott Award Books -Given to the illustrator of the most distinctive American picture book for children.
State Award Sites - Many states give awards for outstanding books for children. This web site is sponsored by the Carroll County Public Library in Westminster, Maryland.
This page last updated on June 2, 2007 by Debbie Creticos, Web Producer, Longfellow School, Oak Park, Illinois
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