The section is for general sites about children's books
and reading. There are a few links to sites about adult books that I think
are interesting. Please let me know of any new sites to add to the list.
Achuka - removed for the time being!
African Children's Books
List of authors born in Africa or who write with an African context. Basic
bibliographical information and links to other sites on African Literature.
Bookbox
Site from Channel 4 aiming to put children in touch with their favourite
authors and books. Very bright and interesting.
Bookheads
Site for the Book Trust Teenage Book Prize.
Book
Selector Database
Online facility produced by Buckinghamshire Libraries and Heritage.
Comprises reviews of recently published children's fiction, written by
librarians. Searching can be done by age range, author, title and subject.
This should prove very useful as it develops.
Book Trust
A fantastic site about books, awards and events.
Have a good look!
Carol Hurst's Children's Literature Site
This is one of the best sites for teaching ideas about using children's
books. It has a large collection of book reviews, with creative grouping by theme and
curriculum area. It has practical ideas for classroom use and general activities.
Cool Reads
A site created and run by Tim and Chris Cross, set up when they were
teenagers. Really clear and easy to use with lots of ideas
and links. Well worth a visit. Keeps getting better and better!
Kids on the Net
An excellent writing website for children, with information about books and authors. Edited by an old
friend of mine, Helen Whitehead, this site has been around for a very long
time!
Kidsread.com
Site with author biographies and interviews, including R L Stine, Lemony
Snicket, J K Rowling, Gary Paulsen, Philip Pullman and many more. Lots of American books
not available here, but you will find stuff that you know - give it a try!
Literary Maps
Map of the USA with dots to click on to choose a state or an author. Short
detailed information on authors, most suitable for A-Level.
My Home Library
It's time to start
building your own Home Library. Ideas for what books to buy and downloadable book plates
to stick in them. A campaign started by the Children's Laureate, Anne Fine.
Reading Matters
Loads of information about
books, including very detailed book reviews. Also thematic lists which are very useful for
both students and teachers. I have used this with students in my own school.
Stories from the Web
If you like books and stories then have a look at this site. You can read
stories, e-mail authors, write reviews and even write your own stories.
Tangled Web UK
Site devoted to British crime, mystery, horror fantasy and science fiction
writing.
Teenreads.com
American site with lots
of ideas for good reads.
