Monday, December 8, 2008

Read Kiddo Read


I'm excited to share information about this incredible website ReadKiddoRead.com. This is a great website that contains a WEALTH of information that any teacher or parent would appreciate!! I have already spent a lot of time on this site searching for the perfect book for some of my reluctant readers in my 5th grade class. The list of books are grouped by age and then divided into categories! The organization of the site helps you to quickly find what you are looking for!! Just an all around GREAT site!! We LOVE it!!
As a parent and teacher I am reminded daily that convincing kids that reading is not just meaningful – but actually fun – can sometimes pose a challenge, especially as they get older and start to believe they read enough in school. In fact, according to the 2008 Kids and Family Reading Report by Yankelovich and Scholastic, despite 80% of parents wanting their kids to read for fun, most kids claim there aren’t enough really good books for their age group.
James Patterson has taken this issue to heart. A father himself, he knows that one of the main obstacles for young readers is a lack of books kids can truly connect with, those rare stories that draw you in and keep you reading until the very last word. We can all remember the joy of a great book from our own childhood; begging to stay up ten more minutes to finish a chapter, then hiding under the covers with a flashlight to read “just one more.” Patterson has made it his mission to give this experience to children everywhere and instill in them a love of reading.
Patterson recently launched a new website, www.readkiddoread.com, in order to give kids of all ages access to truly great books. Whether you are still enjoying picture books with your baby or have an older child reading at an advanced level, ReadKiddoRead acts as a resource for finding the best books. Each featured book, hand-selected by Patterson, includes a synopsis, related themes, quotes from critics, links to find the book in any number of locations (including local libraries), and even similar suggested reads. In addition, the website provides resources for finding book discounts and promotions, features interviews and contributions from authors and celebrities, and even allows members to connect with each other via a Ning community. Providing kids with a love of and appreciation for books gives them something that will remain with them throughout their lives, and this resource helps make that possible. Plus, if anyone can get even the most reluctant readers interested in great stories, it’s James Patterson.
Also, James Patterson just recently spoke with Al Roker about ReadKiddoRead as well as his new novel Cross Country. Be sure to check out that video!
Thanks so much to Mother-Talk for letting us know about this great website!

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