Another day, another award! National Book Foundation (NBF) announced the first winners of the Innovation in Reading Prize yesterday. The NBF awards the prize to individuals or institutions, or partnerships between the two, that have unique methods of encouraging or supporting life-long enjoyment of reading. The jurors looked first for innovative methods, but where there were two equal candidates, the jurors then examined the need in the community that the candidate satisfied. The winners receive up to $2,500. Claire and I rooted for a bookstore to win. Alas, our hopes were quashed by some truly terrific individuals and institutions:
James Patterson’s ReadKiddoRead.com – James Patterson’s son didn’t enjoy reading, so James spent summers looking for books that his son would enjoy. Then, being who he is, he started writing books his son would enjoy. Now he’s sharing all that he’s learned on a website ReadKiddoRead.com. This is a terrific website, it has lists of great books that kids will love by age. There are even lesson plans for teachers. Okay, how many parents out there take solace from the fact that James Patterson’s son didn’t like to read? While my kids love to read, there are other things that I love that they can’t stand; I look and them and wonder how they could be my child.
readergirlz - I LOVE THIS SITE! Claire is going to die when I send it to her. readergirlz is an online community for teen girls that pairs up a YA novel with a community service project each month. This month the book is Red Glass by Laura Resau. The book is about illegal immigration and the activity is awareness of Dream Act and possible participation May Day marches. readergirlz interviews the author (and asks about her favorite bookstore, the most important question) and this month is holding an online chat with Laura Resau. Read the rest of this entry »
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