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Wednesday, July 1, 2009
Contact Us
Do you have something you would like to share with us? Would you like us to preview and review your book? Would you like to suggest a book for a future project? Want to show us a project you have done in the past. Want to just say hello?
Click here to drop a line to kidlitbookhook @ gmail . com (just remove the spaces)
Click here to drop a line to kidlitbookhook @ gmail . com (just remove the spaces)
FAQ & How To Play Along
So what exactly is the KidLit Book Hook?
This is a site to host an online interactive book club of sorts.
Our plan is to bi-weekly select a new piece of children's literature that we will all use to participate in the KidLit Book Challenge. You can see what we are currently reading over in the right hand side bar.
How can I play along?
If you want to participate pull the book from your shelf, borrow it from the library or a friend, or if you feel so inclined buy a copy (preferably from a great local independent book store).
Take the two weeks to locate, read and read again (and in some cases again and again) the book to your child, classroom, grand babies or whomever would like to sit next to you and hear a great story told aloud.
When you are done with the book - take a moment to think of something that you and the listener can do to further expand upon the story. You can create a piece of art, sing a song, visit an exhibit, act out the story, make a book themed snack or follow your imagination - the sky is the limit.
Come back here by the posting date and add a link to your blog post detailing what it is you did to enhance the expereince of the book. Your post should include a link to the book post here at KidLit Book Hook, feel free to give a review of the book, suggest other books that may be similar in theme or style, and of course tell about what you did to expand on the book and help hook a young reader for life.
Then come back and click on all the participants links to see what others have done with the book.
Do I have to participate in every book selection?
No, pick and choose which you would like to do. We certainly would love to have you along for each book! But we know how life can get. We also know that everyone has different tastes. Subscribe to the site via email or your choosen reader and get updates on when we select new books. We plan to have occasional polls to find out what it is you would like to read our what your little listener likes to hear. If you don't see a current poll and you still want to suggest a book or two - feel free to contact us.
I have created a cool/unusual/neat project that relates to a children's book - would you like to see my blog post about it?
Absolutely. We want to build this site up as a resource. Feel free to contact us with a link to your project. Perhaps we will include you in the Creative Book Projects side bar.
Can I link to your site on my blog?
For sure - spread the word! Subscribe to our posts so you can come back and grab a button (coming sooon). Be sure to participate in our bi-weekly read alongs to earn blog badge buttons (also coming soon).
This is a site to host an online interactive book club of sorts.
Our plan is to bi-weekly select a new piece of children's literature that we will all use to participate in the KidLit Book Challenge. You can see what we are currently reading over in the right hand side bar.
How can I play along?
If you want to participate pull the book from your shelf, borrow it from the library or a friend, or if you feel so inclined buy a copy (preferably from a great local independent book store).
Take the two weeks to locate, read and read again (and in some cases again and again) the book to your child, classroom, grand babies or whomever would like to sit next to you and hear a great story told aloud.
When you are done with the book - take a moment to think of something that you and the listener can do to further expand upon the story. You can create a piece of art, sing a song, visit an exhibit, act out the story, make a book themed snack or follow your imagination - the sky is the limit.
Come back here by the posting date and add a link to your blog post detailing what it is you did to enhance the expereince of the book. Your post should include a link to the book post here at KidLit Book Hook, feel free to give a review of the book, suggest other books that may be similar in theme or style, and of course tell about what you did to expand on the book and help hook a young reader for life.
Then come back and click on all the participants links to see what others have done with the book.
Do I have to participate in every book selection?
No, pick and choose which you would like to do. We certainly would love to have you along for each book! But we know how life can get. We also know that everyone has different tastes. Subscribe to the site via email or your choosen reader and get updates on when we select new books. We plan to have occasional polls to find out what it is you would like to read our what your little listener likes to hear. If you don't see a current poll and you still want to suggest a book or two - feel free to contact us.
I have created a cool/unusual/neat project that relates to a children's book - would you like to see my blog post about it?
Absolutely. We want to build this site up as a resource. Feel free to contact us with a link to your project. Perhaps we will include you in the Creative Book Projects side bar.
Can I link to your site on my blog?
For sure - spread the word! Subscribe to our posts so you can come back and grab a button (coming sooon). Be sure to participate in our bi-weekly read alongs to earn blog badge buttons (also coming soon).
Resources - Tackle Box
Here are some of our favorite resources to guide and support you reel in lifelong reader!
Esme Raji Codell
Ms. Codell has created an amazing website - The Planet Esme, blog - The Planet Esme Plan, and book - How To Get Your Child To Love Reading all working to help you help your child love to read. Her book is a must have for parents who want to create a love of books in their home. So many great ideas! The book can be searched by subjects and authors as well as titles.
Jim Trelease
If you are not yet convinced of the power that reading aloud has on people then this is a MUST read. The Read Aloud Handbook provides amazing facts and figures about the power of reading aloud. Mr. Trealese's website features excerpts from his books, continues on the books lists of great reads for every age, and presents his lecture information.
Daddy Read - This site aims to provide great reading suggestions for children age 0-6. The site was started by two dads who loved to read to their children. They noticed that when the children were old enough to listen to chapter books finding ones that were good, simple, and suitable - was tough. The website was born out of this search. Check out the article on why reading chapter books can be beneficial to 3-6 year olds - A Short Guide To Reading Aloud Chapter Books To Preschoolers. A variety of book lists links can be find in the right hand side bar.
Unplug Your Kids - This site is a great place to look for all sorts of activities to do with your kids. The site hosts a weekly unplugged challenge which is a lot of fun. The Unplugged Mom has also reviewed a few chapter books she found suitable for her younger kid.
Jacket Flap - Connect with children's book authors, illustrators, publishers, librarians, booksellers, bloggers, editors and agents.So much information here!
Vintage Kids' Books My Kid Loves - Take a stroll down memory lane and see inside the pages of some great vintage children's books. A new posted daily. Also check out the sites etsy shop which sells some of these vintage treasures.
BOOKS
Esme Raji Codell
Ms. Codell has created an amazing website - The Planet Esme, blog - The Planet Esme Plan, and book - How To Get Your Child To Love Reading all working to help you help your child love to read. Her book is a must have for parents who want to create a love of books in their home. So many great ideas! The book can be searched by subjects and authors as well as titles.
Jim Trelease
If you are not yet convinced of the power that reading aloud has on people then this is a MUST read. The Read Aloud Handbook provides amazing facts and figures about the power of reading aloud. Mr. Trealese's website features excerpts from his books, continues on the books lists of great reads for every age, and presents his lecture information.
WEBSITES
Daddy Read - This site aims to provide great reading suggestions for children age 0-6. The site was started by two dads who loved to read to their children. They noticed that when the children were old enough to listen to chapter books finding ones that were good, simple, and suitable - was tough. The website was born out of this search. Check out the article on why reading chapter books can be beneficial to 3-6 year olds - A Short Guide To Reading Aloud Chapter Books To Preschoolers. A variety of book lists links can be find in the right hand side bar.
Unplug Your Kids - This site is a great place to look for all sorts of activities to do with your kids. The site hosts a weekly unplugged challenge which is a lot of fun. The Unplugged Mom has also reviewed a few chapter books she found suitable for her younger kid.
Jacket Flap - Connect with children's book authors, illustrators, publishers, librarians, booksellers, bloggers, editors and agents.So much information here!
Vintage Kids' Books My Kid Loves - Take a stroll down memory lane and see inside the pages of some great vintage children's books. A new posted daily. Also check out the sites etsy shop which sells some of these vintage treasures.
Whatsthatbook - Have you forgotten the name of a book you once read. Post here and let others help you out - or even see if you can help reconnect someone with that book from the past.
Reading Rainbow - Take a look at the books that you may have seen on the popular PBS show Reading Rainbow.
ACQUIRING BOOKS
Indie Bound - a site for all things independent. Hop on over to their site and find your local independent book seller.
Paper Back Swap - "Save Money - Swap Books". It is like a giant pool of friends all sharing and swapping books. Great way to recycle and pass on something you are done with. For every book you send to a new home - get a credit to get something new for you!
READ OR PREVIEW BOOKS ONLINE
Storyline Online - See stories come to live in read aloud videos.
Google Books - Search and view partial previews of books online.
Tumble Book Library - Read and preview children's books online. "e-books for e-kids". This is a subscription based service
About Us
Here is a space for some general description on the purpose of the blog and a bio for the two of us.
