ALA (American Library Association) Kids Book Reviews - updated every two weeks

ALA Young Adult Book Reviews - updated every two weeks

America Reads: Families

Books for Earliest Readers

Books for Kids Ages 8-13

Early Literacy Outreach Project: For Parents

Education Place for Parents

Especially for Parents - Reading

Helping Your Child Become a Reader

Kidz Privacy - Federal Trade Commission's site on Internet Safety

Math Links for Parents & Students-Lakeland Sch. Dist. NY

Most Reliable Search Could Be Your Librarian
Of Course Librarians Know Books - (I cannot resist a little self promotion)
They can recommend a new author, introduce you to new genres and promote a love of reading in children...librarians are trained experts in finding information, wherever it is - in books, magazines, in archives, or on the Web.

In fact, many people consider librarians the "Ultimate Search Engines." So whether you're looking for the latest cutting edge thriller, a recipe to impress your dinner guests or the roots of your family tree, turn to your local librarian. Find terrific reads and a whole lot more with the help of your librarian @ your library.

 For more information, go to www.ala.org/@yourlibrary

A Parent's Guide: How to Get Your Child to Love Reading: For Ravenous and Reluctant Readers Alike by Esme Raji Codell - we have a copy in the Belfair Elem. Library if you would like to check it out.

A Parent's Guide to Internet Safety - available in English and Spanish

Put Reading First for Parents - The Research Building Blocks for Teaching Children to Read. We have copies in the library. If you would like one, please ask.

Reading Rockets: Launching Young Readers - explore this web site to find out how you can launch a child into a bright future with reading strategies that work.

Scholastic/Woman's Day July Book Lists

Summer Reading Counts
I read a great article in the May 31, 2005 Woman's Day that includes a GREAT deal of info about how to support your child(ren)'s reading. If you can find the print copy of this magazine, it includes a chart showing The Ages and Stages of Reading on page 72.

Six-Trait Writing for Parents

Top Parent Sites - by Marjan Glavac

Library Mission: To ensure that all students and staff are effective users of information and ideas.

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