Summer Reading 2014!

Wherever your family is this summer, your child can be part of a summer reading community. The New York Public Library has launched its 2014 Summer Reading Challenge, a safe, online network where children can build a virtual shelf and collect badges as they complete various tasks (you get a badge just for signing up).  The Library has a recommended list of diverse books (organized by grade level).  In addition, readers can take--or create--a quiz based on a book. (There's a recommended book list and sign-up for adults, too).  Children's librarian extraordinaire Thea Taube will be visiting classes from TNS and S.T.A.R. to to get kids excited about the Library's Summer Reading Program.  

Other organizations are offering prizes for recording the books that children read this summer (It's okay to double dip! You can fill out multiple reading logs).  Here are some:

Scholastic Reading Under The Stars
Pizza Hut Book It! Read Your Heart Out
TD Bank Summer Reading Program (for account holders)
Barnes & Noble Imagination’s Destination (read 8 books and get a free book)

Do you have an electronic reading device (e.g., iPad, Kindle, Nook, iPhone, or other smartphone)?  The library also offers tons of books to be uploaded to your device for free.  I will be offering a demonstration for parents on how to upload these to your device (date to be announced).

However or wherever you read, keep on reading together!

Love, Your Librarian, Cheryl

Summer Reading!

One World, Many Stories

This is the theme of New York's Summer Reading Program.

Throughout the month of June, or fabulous neighborhood children's librarian, Mrs. Thea, will be coming in  to speak to classes about the public library's summer reading program.  Children can keep a written log of what they've read, or record their reading online at www.summerreading.org.   The site has been built like a social networking site.  Children can create avatars (symbols of themselves), track their reading, and earn virtual badges.  Please note:  TNS students should combine this log with the Read-a-thon list, to earn "bonus points."