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Nice article explaining 6 traits of complex text.  Now, who has time to examine and find texts for these traits?  Also explains difference informational text vs. literary nonfiction

And it even mentions being fortunate enough to have a certified librarian)  Databases are first on the list

Site that lets you manipulate text (esp good when limited in google suite) and other effects

Actually contains several ideas for discussing/implementing with students.

List via NC and Delaware of CCSS text exemplars.  From DOE website

Fairly comprehensive list of titles for common core.  (Of course, they want to sell you books.)

highlight any text on any web page, click a capture button to save it in a virtual notebook, and view all of their highlights from across the web. Citelighter automatically puts together a citation page.

Great presentation from NCTE referencing the history, current status, and many resources for digital text. Includes eBook resources in addition to curation tools

This was suggested as a source for read aloud and collaboration with classroom teachers for writing.

generates a rebus when you enter text

Quick reference guide that can accompany the video and text guide

Video and text version of several search and research strategies

 tool that allows for quickly and easily designing posters, signs, fliers and more, allowing for a variety of customizations with backgrounds, clipart, and text, while also allowing users to upload and use their own pictures.  My own high school kids have used it to complete one page posters referred to as visual book reports.  Their end products were printed for display purposes in the library, and used for visuals for book-talks done by both the librarians and the students. We even use them in digital frames that loop through pictures at our circulation desk, and students have responded to the "book-reports" created in Poster My Wall by checking out those titles.   The site does not require an account though that is an option, and those opting to use the free version can create professional looking posters and download for printing in minutes.  My school secretary was so impressed with the site she has even used it to create fliers for events and activities at school.   The site is easy enough for even elementary school students.  Like Wordle, my collaborating teachers are finding some very interesting uses for Poster My Wall. Cons?  It is not a replacement to Glogster by any means, but a poster app none the less. (Rec by Cathy Jo Nelson)

This site contains research done by IU on the use of e-textbooks. It also contains links to other useful articles.