2020 Videos
Ready to Read Tips 'N Tricks (Part 1, 3:50)
More Ready to Read Tips 'N Tricks (Part 2, 3:45 )
Nine More Tips 'N Tricks, (Part 3, 4:15)
Quick Links
Early Literacy: See It Yourself (pdf)
Today's Story Times: Dialogic Reading (pdf)
Dads and Early Literacy (2 pg pdf)
"I Love it When You Read to Me": Mr. B's Story Time Song (pdf)
Activities for Story Times (7 pg pdf)
Kids Love Multicultural Picture Books (8 pg pdf)
Great Rhyming Picture Books (2 pg pdf)
Caldecott Awards (1938-Present)
Coretta Scott King Book Awards (1970-Present)
The Pura Belpré Award (1995-Present)
Native American Youth Book Awards
Asian/Pacific American Literature Awards (Includes children's books)
ALA Notable Children's Books (1995-Present)
Enriched Vocabulary
Don't read to children when you are in a bad mood. Remember, a few minutes of fun with a book is much more important than a reading session that is tense or stressful. If the child is not ready for story time or does not seem to be enjoying a book, that's OK.
You can always read more together later. Don't count how much time you spend reading books, just make sure it is something you share regularly in a positive environment.
Find a comfortable place to share and hold little children. Letting a small child rest their head against your chest creates a bond and they hear the deep resonance of your voice. And don't keep all the fun to yourself - get your child involved - see what they have to say while you read.
Nonfiction books are probably best - they feature colorful pictures and powerful images. They also encourage a childe to use their imagination. Who doesn't love a good picture book? A good story encourages a child to think about "what happens next" - an important motivator.
