Resources+for+Read+Aloud+Selection

=Resources for Read Aloud Selection=

Websites
[] This section of Jim Trelease's website contains lists of suggested read alouds.

[|http://www.multcolib.org/kids/booklists/booksaloud.html#intermediate] This library website contains suggested read alouds for a variety of listening levels.

Databases (some may require a subscription)
Book Wizard and Book Alike [] These online resources provide informaton about potential read aloud titles, including a summary and reading level. Book Alike give recommendations based on a given starting title.

Novelist Plus [] A subscription database which provides information about potential read aloud titles, including a summary, reading level, and reviews.

Children's Literature Comprehensive Database [] A subscription database which provides information about potential read aloud titles, including a summary, reading level, and reviews.

Local Resources
Dawn Watson - (309) 557-4413 In preparing this pathfinder resource, I personally read all of the E.B. White Read Aloud Winners and Honor Books (picture books and books for older readers) since the development of the award in 2004. I would be happy to share opinions and recommendations with other teachers looking for great read-alouds.

Cedar Ridge IMC - (309) 336-5010 Our librarian can help with recommending and locating great read-alouds. She is also available to help wtih interlibrary loans for titles that are not available through the Cedar Ridge IMC.

Bloomington Public Library Children's Department - (309) 828-6094 [] The children's department staff are available for help with recommending and locating great read-alouds through traditional check-out and their "teacher pack" services.

Normal Public Library Children's Department - (309)454-4668 [] The children's department staff are available for help with recommending and locating great read-alouds through traditional check-out and their "teacher pack" services. This is offered to teachers from Unit 5 who live in other towns.