Take advantage of your students' passion for tech and introduce them to these great reading apps and websites.
Summer is just around the corner! What a perfect time for kids to get swept away in the plot of a great page-turner. Our 2014 research report, Children, Teens, and Reading, shows that adolescents aren't reading much for fun; a third of 13-year-olds and 45% of 17-year-olds say they've read for pleasure one to two times a year, if that. However, we know that kids read on their devices all the time -- whether to check their social media feeds, look up a random fact on Wikipedia, or keep up with text messages from friends.
Take advantage of your students' passion for tech and introduce them to ereader apps like iBooks, Nook, or Kindle. Consider including a link to our Essential Books for Kids and Teens in your end-of-the-year email to parents. Parents can help kids find a good read from the library or bookstore to download onto their devices. In addition, before they take off for the summer, consider sharing these apps and sites that support reading for fun.
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BiblioNasiumThis safe, simple social network lets kids share their reading success with friends, creating healthy competition and confidence. Read full review. |
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BookopolisKids-only social network gives students a safe space to connect, allows students to showcase and share their reading progress. Read full review. |
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BookshareFantastic digital library service provides a powerful sense of independence for students with print-related disabilities. Read full review. |
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Epic! - Unlimited Books for KidsThis large collection of books and videos on a wide variety of topics is an easy -- and free -- enhancement to any classroom library. Read full review. |
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GoodreadsLively community for bookworms can enhance teens' reading experience and help them become thoughtful, enthusiastic readers. Read full review. |
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Harry Potter Reading ClubWith activities, discussion questions, and lots of free access to the books, this site is a great place for Harry Potter fans new and old. Read full review. |
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LitPickSafe, fun environment allows YA lovers to read their favorite books while learning how to discuss literature. Read full review. |
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NewselaUp-to-date, high-interest articles meet kids right at their levels -- a great tool to bolster kids' nonfiction reading practice. Read full review. |
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Reading Rainbow Skybrary FamilyVast book and video library is a wonderful and practical way to get kids excited about learning and reading. Read full review. |
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ustymeThis fantastic platform encourages social reading among friends and family near and far. Read full review. |
