Kids, Books & Summer!
Reading during the summer helps kids keep those brain gears oiled for when school starts again. Need some ideas to keep it fun? These sites have great book suggestions and tips for parents to get kids motivated!

By Julia Slater

INSPIRED TO READ  

KIDS’ PICKS

Make the GreatSchools Summer Reading Guide your first stop. Check out “Ideas to Inspire a Love of Reading.” Then visit “Book Picks by Grade” for suggestions.

www.greatschools.net

 

The Children’s Choices project gets kids to read newly published books and pick their favourites. Get their recommendations at:

www.reading.org

     
BOOKS FOR BOYS   READING ALOUD

Children’s author Jon Scieszka started Guys Read in response to the need to help boys find “stuff they like to read.” The site itself is a work of art!

www.guysread.com

 

This online version of Jim Trelease’s Read-Aloud Handbook is an inspiring look at how reading together can make your child a lifelong book lover. View the Treasury of Read-Alouds for book suggestions.

www.trelease-on-reading.com



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