For Young People
Guys Read
November 24, 2010 in Featured Websites, For Adults, For Young People
Some boys (especially teens) struggle to find books they like. Which is why author Jon Scieszka has helped put together a website called “Guys Read.” The site is meant to help parents, teachers, librarians and readers find the …
Bam.gov
November 10, 2010 in Featured Websites, For Young People
Bam.gov is a colorful and interactive site to promote health for kids and tweens. Each page is styled like a comic book, with lots of easily accessible articles and games to enjoy. Check out Food & …
Read Smart: Audio Stories
November 1, 2010 in 5-8 Beginning Readers, 9-12 Tween, Featured Websites, For Adults, For Young People, Literacy Tips, Read Smart, Tip of the Week
Having trouble finding stories that hold your child’s attention? Storynory is a free audio story website for kids ages 7-11, founded by Matthew Lynn and Hugh Fraser, co-owners of Blog Relations, a consultancy that helps build online publicity. …
You Are Here
October 27, 2010 in Featured Websites, For Young People
Is ” shop ’till you drop” the mantra of your teen? You Are Here is an interactive website where tweens and teens can learn how to be better consumers. Using the mall as a guide, kids can click …
AllSafeSites
October 13, 2010 in Featured Websites, For Adults, For Young People
AllSafeSites is kid-friendly directory & search engine for locating fun and educational websites. Home page icons encourage users to browse sites that focus on education, technology, fun & games, or entertainment. Each site has been personally reviewed …
Squeaky Books
September 29, 2010 in Featured Websites, For Adults, For Young People
Squeaky books is a run by a college student, for teens. Since 2007 “Enna Isilee” (taking her name from characters in Shannon Hale’s books) has been writing reviews and generating discussion about YA literature on her blog. Although …
Mathstory.com
September 15, 2010 in Featured Websites, For Adults, For Young People
Mr. R’s World of Math features videos, poems, songs, and stories to help young people master math skills. The challenge of the week encourages kids to solve fun math puzzles. Math lessons …
KidsHealth
August 18, 2010 in Featured Websites, For Adults, For Young People
“KidsHealth is more than just the facts about health. As part of The Nemours Foundation’s Center for Children’s Health Media, KidsHealth also provides families with perspective, advice, and comfort about a wide range of physical, …
Seven Impossible Things
August 4, 2010 in Featured Websites, For Adults, For Young People
Seven Impossible Things Before Breakfast is a book blog that focuses on reviews and interviews that are of interest to both children and adults. The books discussed are mainly geared toward young readers, with a particular focus on picture books and illustrators. “7-Imp” is a useful …
SurLaLune Fairy Tales
July 21, 2010 in Featured Websites, For Adults, For Young People
SurLaLune Fairy Tales is one of the most comprehensive fairy tale sites on the web. Featured on the main page is a list of fifty popular tales which include annotations, illustrations, similar …
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