Children's Literacy

The following is a list of resources for parents.

Resources for Parents

America Reads Challenge

  • The U.S. Department of Education's website includes Spanish and English versions of a family activity guide and reading tips from Ready*Set*Read for Families.

AR Bookfinder

  • Search for book titles based on authors, topics or titles of books to find Accelerated Reading levels.

Children's Book Council

  • The CBC promotes the use and enjoyment of children's books and is the official sponsor of Young People's Poetry Week and National Children's Books Week.

Family Education Network

  • Parents visiting this site can enter their children's ages to obtain articles, advice and activities for promoting literacy and learning.

How Do I Know a Good Early Reading Program?

  • Tips for parents from the U.S. Department of Education.

PBS Parents

  • Resource for parents with information about child development, literacy, nutrition, and crafts. Includes a bookfinding search engine.

Reading is Fundamental

  • RIF develops and delivers children's and family literacy programs that help prepare young children for reading and motivate school-age children to read regularly.