Granger Library Resource Page
Web Resources:
- 75 Authors and Illustrators Everyone Should Know
- Books for boys
- Great Web Sites for Kids
- Read Aloud Advice
- Tips for Summer Reading
Author Links:
- Jon Agee (www.jonagee.com)
- Keith Baker (www.keithbakerbooks.com)
- Lauren Child ( www.milkmonitor.com)
- Henry Cole (www.henrycole.net)
- Kate DiCamillo (www.katedicamillo.com)
- Douglas Florian (www.douglasflorian.com)
- Mary Ann Hoberman (www.maryannhoberman.com)
- Simon James (www.simonjamesbooks.com)
- Barbara Knutson (www.barbaraknutson.com)
- Jarrett J. Krosoczka (www.studiojjk.com)
- Megan McDonald (www.meganmcdonald.net)
- Jack Prelutsky (www.jackprelutsky.com)
- Mary Quattlebaum (www.maryquattlebaum.com)
- Lisa Wheeler (www.lisawheelerbooks.com)
- Walter Wick (www.walterwick.com)
- Mo Willems (www.mowillems.com)
Tips on Reading Aloud:
- help teach the art of listening by choosing a quiet spot without distractions
- begin with picture books, then add information and chapter books
- vary the length and subject of the titles you read
- before you begin, share the title, author, illustrator and publisher
- keep your listeners involved by asking or inviting questions
- allow discussion time after reading
- read only books you will both enjoy
Authors to Read Aloud:
- M. T. Anderson
- Mary Wise Brown
- Eve Bunting
- Don Freeman
- Bob Graham
- Nikki Grimes
- Kevin Henkes
- Barbara Kerley
- Natalie Kinsey-Warnock
- Kathryn Lasky
- Spike and Tonya Lewis
- Emily Arnold McCully
- Patricia McKissack
- Colin McNaughton
- Jerdine Nolen
- Patricia Polacco
- Bill Peet
- Gary Soto
- Eileen Spinelli
- William Steig
- Janet Stevens
- Sarah Stewart
- Judith Viorst
- Bernard Waber
- Lynd Ward
- Audrey Wood
Public Library Websites:
- Alexandria Library System (Central Library - 703.519.5900)
- Anne Arundel County Public Libraries (Annapolis Branch - 410.222.1750)
- Arlington County Public Libraries (Central Library - 703.228.5990)
- Fairfax County Public Libraries (Dolley Madison Branch - 703.356.0770)
- Central Rappahannock (Fredericksburg Branch - 540.372.1144)
- District of Columbia (Chevy Chase Branch - 202.282.0021)
- Loudoun County (Eastern Loudoun Regional - 703.444.3228)
- Montgomery County (Potomac Branch - 240.777.0690)
- Prince George's County (Mount Rainier Branch - 301.864.8937)