Kids Summer Reading
BOOKS FOR BOYS
Every summer it seems we get many requests from parents asking us to help their school-age sons find something to read. Many times these boys are reluctant readers. Connecting a child with a book he is eager to read is one of our greatest pleasures!
Did you know there are also great websites that have book suggestions for boys, tips for getting boys to read, and more?
Guys Read, a web-based literacy program for boys is a great place to start. It was begun by author (and Flint, MI native) Jon Scieszka, named in 2008 as the first National Ambassador for Young People's Literature.
Boy Meets Book is also an excellent website for finding books boys will like and tips for parents of boys. This website was created by Michael Sullivan - teacher, librarian, chess instructor, author, storyteller, and expert on boys and reading.
One of my favorite websites for reading about children's books is KidsReads.com. Besides the Great Books for Boys list, other features include lists of new books, series books, and books into movies as well as trivia, author interviews, contests and more.
For other reading lists for boys, try BoysRead.org and Parents Choice Book List for Boys.
Tunes n Tales by Tricia
Marvin the Zany purple monster puppet is back again with his Hawaiian shirt and flirtatious way to share the book he has written all by himself about bummin' around on the beach. Lots of laughter and fun songs for all participants!!
Tricia combines her talents as a storyteller, musician, and teacher, to make children's entertainment interactive and fun!
To find out more about Tricia, click here.
Summer Reading Has Begun
Make a Splash - Read! Starts June 14.
It may be cold or hot, rainy or sunny, muggy or not - summer reading @ ELPL is here! So plan to get started today, tomorrow, this week or next - you can do it on your own schedule, read your own books or library books, pick up your activity sheet at the library or download it from our website. We try to make it as easy as possible to keep reading all summer long!
Summer reading starts June 14
Sure feels like summer, doesn't it? And summer reading at ELPL for children of all ages (and adults, too) will begin on Monday, June 14. We'll have lots of fun, free programs to keep everyone busy, plus a reading incentive program to keep kids reading all summer long.
Children's Summer Reading Program Sets Record
This summer at the library, a record-setting 3,251 weekly participation charts were turned in by children ages preschool through 7th grade during the 2009 Summer Reading Program, "Be Creative @ Your Library." We would like to thank our friends at Panera, NCG Cinemas, Celebration Cinema, Subway, East Lansing Aquatic Center, Tasty Twist, Noodles & Co., Melting Moments, Hungry Howie's, and Curious Books/Archives Book Shop for their generous donation of prize items for our reading program. A very special "Thank You" is also extended to the Friends of the East Lansing Public Library for their ongoing support of all of our children's programs.
Don't miss out on the fun in summer 2010! "Make a Splash -- READ" will be the slogan of the general theme, water.
Great Web Sites for Great Books (for Kids)
Here are some great web sites to help you find good books for your children.
Kidsreads.com
Part of The Book Report Network, a group of websites that share book reviews, compelling features, in-depth author profiles and interviews, excerpts of the hottest new releases, literary games and contests, and more with readers every week.
About.com: Children's Books
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