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ReadWriteThink is expanding and we need your help to spread the word to caregivers, tutors, librarians, and other adults who work with children and teens over the summer!
The site, which is produced by the International Reading Association and the National Council of Teachers of English with support from the Verizon Foundation, offers classroom lesson plans and interactive resources for reading and language arts instruction.
IRA and NCTE are proud to announce the launch of a special area Learning Beyond the Classroom designed to help students continue to build on their literacy learning outside of school. Please visit http://www.readwritethink.org/beyondtheclassroom/summer/ to find a collection of summer activities for children and teens. Included also are printable tip sheets for using some of ReadWriteThink’s many online interactive tools.
We’d love to hear your thoughts about this exciting new project. Please feel free to use the feedback form to share your opinions and experiences. Happy summer!
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Book Searches - Search for the perfect book by age group, subject, genre, and much more.
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| Database of Award Winning Children's Literature - Over 5,000 award winning books which you can search through by age, genre, type, historical period, and much more. |
| Booklist - Youth Series Roundup - Books recommended by Booklist, American Library Association's magazine which continually reviews the latest books and electronic media. |
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Children Book Awards - Find out more about award winning books, by exploring these links.
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| Caldecott Medal Winners - Awarded since 1938, by the American Library Association, to the author of the most distinguished picture books. |
| Newbery Medal & Honor Books - Awarded since 1922, by the American Library Association, to the author of the most distinguished picture books. |
Young Adult Library Service Awards - Young Adult Library Service has developed several awards that will help you find:
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| Black-Eyed Susan Book Award - MD students' top book choices; after reading a required number of books students vote for the book they consider to be the most outstanding in each category. |
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Summer Reading Lists - Check out these summer reading lists broken down by age and grade levels.
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| Education - World - This summer, Education World and barnesandnoble.com are teaming up to promote summer reading! Won't you help us develop our graded summer reading lists? Then join us all summer long for fun and educational ideas for extending summer reading! Also be sure to check out their Summer Reading Lists from schools around the world. |
| Family Education - Reading lists organized by age as well as by category. |
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| Library Summer Reading Lists by County |
| Allegany County: not found |
| Enoch Pratt Free Library Summer Reading Program |
| Baltimore County Summer Reading Program |
| Anne Arundel Summer Reading Program |
| Baltimore County Summer Reading Program |
| Calvert County online registration for the summer reading program |
| Caroline County Summer Reading Program |
| Carroll County summer reading programs |
| Cecil County |
| Charles County |
| Dorchester County summer reading program |
| Frederick County summer reading program |
| Harford County summer reading program |
| Howard County summer reading program |
| Kent County summer reading program |
| Montgomery County summer reading program |
| Prince George’s County summer reading program |
| Queen Anne’s County summer reading program |
| Garrett Count: not found |
| Somerset County summer reading program |
| St. Mary’s County |
| Talbot County |
| Washington County: not found |
| Wicomico summer reading calendar |
| Worcester County: not found |
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Authors on the Web - Learn more about favorite authors and find activities to help students further explore reading, writing, and the art of storytelling.
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Avi - Newberry award winner and author of both young adult and children's fictions. His works include historical, fantasy, comedy, adventure, and mystery.
Chris Van Allsburg - Author and Illustrator of the modern day classics, Jumangi, Polar Express, and Wreck of the Zephyr.
David Maculay - Author and Illustrator who has combine his knowledge of architecture. Many of his books have been made into educational TV programs. Be sure to check out his site for his book The Way Things Work.
Edgar Allen Poe - Explore the mystery and drama of Poe through Thinkport's Webby Award winning field trip.
Jan Brett - Author and illustrator of Berlioz the Bear and the Mitten.
Laura Ingles Wilder - Learn more about Laura and her books. Here, you can find information about her "little houses" and her friends and family who were made famous through her books.
Lloyd Alexander - Best known for fantasy fiction for children and young adults. He has won many major literary awards including the School Library Journal's Best Book of the Year Award, The Boston Globe-Horn Book Award as well as the prestigious Newbery Award.
Louis Sachar - Award-winning author of over twenty fiction and educational books for children. His book, Holes, won the prestigious National Book Award and the Newbery Medal. Also be sure to check out Wayside School series.
Roald Dahl - Timeless stories include, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Witches, Matilda, BFG, James and the Giant Peach, and many more.
Scott O'Dell - Author of young adult historical fiction that includes strong male and female characters of diverse backgrounds.
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Reading Resources - Additional resources to you find out more about literacy, reading and edcuation.
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| RIF - Reading Is Fundamental, the oldest and largest children's and family nonprofit literacy organization in the United States. Be sure to check out their Summer Reading tips and ideas. |
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| Scholastics, All About Reading - Reading activities, articles, and books for families with children from birth to 8th grade. |
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