Literacy Links

www.sillybooks.net
This site uses animated books to keep the attention of young readers. All the books have moving pictures and are read aloud by professional actors, complete with music, sound effects, and voices. SillyBooks is designed for children ages 3 to 13.

www.bookadventure.com
Book Adventure is a free reading motivation program for children in grades K-8. Children create their own book lists from more than 7,000 recommended titles, take multiple-choice quizzes on the books they've read, and earn points and prizes for their literacy successes.

www.starfall.com
Starfall is a learn-to-read Website for Pre K-2 students. Sections are divided by reading level, and animated stories help young readers with their phonics.

www.childrenslibrary.org
The International Children's Digital Library is a research project to create a digital library of outstanding children's books from all over the world. The library has more than 1,500 books in nearly 40 languages for children ages 3 to 13.

www.storyplace.org
Created by the Public Library of Charlotte & Mecklenburg County in North Carolina, this interactive site includes read-along stories and print-out activities for preschool and elementary school students.

www.google.com/literacy
This literacy project is a resource for teachers, literacy organizations, and anyone interested in reading and education, created in collaboration with LitCam, Google, and UNESCO's Institute for Lifelong Learning. Find books, articles, and videos about literacy.