Summer Reading Links
Summer Reading at New York Libraries, New York State Library, Division of Library Development. This State Library web page includes information and research on summer reading for librarians and educators.
The Collaborative Summer Library Program (CSLP) New York State has joined CSLP, a grassroots consortium of states working together to provide high-quality summer reading program materials for children at the lowest cost possible for their public libraries.
Teaching Books Mulitmedia, online resources about books and authors. These resources include video interviews with authors/illustrators, audio with pronunciation of author/illustrators name, contact information, etc. Especially featured are those authors/illustrators that appear in the 2011 Collaborative Summer Library Program (CSLP) manual. (12-minute video overview of the resources)
CSLP Diversity Page Discover resources for your summer reading program that can serve children who are visually impaired, physically impaired, or have learning disabilities.
FREE “How To” Adventure themed Craft, Story & Activity Videos—“When You Read, Every Day is an Adventure!” Online Video Workshop from Page Turner Adventures. (NEW for 2011)
Reading Rockets A national multimedia educational initiative that offers extensive resources to assist children, parents, and educators with summer reading.
Three Apples Book Awards Winners for 2011
- Young Reader’s Award Winner: Chester by Mélanie Watt
- Children’s Award Winner: Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules by Jeff Kinney
- Teen’s Award Winner: The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
- See the Press Release for more information
American Library Association Notable books and resources for children