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Welcome to this special exhibit of books that have been the objects of censorship or censorship attempts. The books featured here, ranging from Ulysses to Little Red Riding Hood, have been selected from the indexes of The Online Books Page. (See that page for more than 2 million more online books!) This page is a work in progress, and more works may be added to this page over time. Please inform onlinebooks@pobox.upenn.edu of any new material that can be included here. Note that the listings are meant to be representative rather than exhaustive. Also, many recent books that have been banned or challenged have not been included here, because they have not been made freely readable online

"Picture Books as an Introduction to a Primary Source Activity In some other picture book and primary source pairings, the picture book provides contextual understanding of an event or a person. In this instance, there is not a single event that Wittenstein and Howdeshell's book focuses on. Instead, the passage of time is a driving factor in the story." Based on the book Oscar's American Dream.

"Expedition Insects is a neat interactive book from the Smithsonian Science Education Center. The book was written to helps students in third through fifth grade learn about insects from all over the world. The book is full of pictures and videos to complement the text. Throughout the book students can click or tap on underlined words to quickly access their definitions." PDF available from the link, or download for free in Apple Books.

This free database is available to everyone anywhere in the world. It is especially useful for those working with children. Besides annotations for each of the 300+ books and hyperlinks to free teaching resources, we have included many different ways to find just the 'right' books. There are Australian curriculum links, the Early Years Learning Framework links, author, title, publisher, date, subject access and free text searching. You can find books in specific languages, books written and illustrated by children, or books by your favourite authors and illustrators, for example. You can share what you find with colleagues using social media links.

An book publishing industry based article that explores the shifts in chidlren's book publishing. Although children's book publishers are pretty confident in the long-term survival of printed books for children-"Children are still going to have a bookshelf," says Susan Katz, president and publisher of HarperCollins Children's Books-they are far from ignoring the elephant in the room. Katz admits: "They'll have shelves with many other things, too."

"Virtually every children's book requires illustrations. Before you even decide on an illustrator for your book (or, if you are an illustrator, before you decide what book you are going to draw) you need to decide on an illustration style. What is an illustration style? It is the type of artwork that you will use in your children's book, and there are many types. Additionally, there are also different types of mediums, used to create art, which can be used in a variety of styles, but all have a flavor of their own."

Reading science trade books is the perfect way for students to build literacy skills while learning science content. The books that appear in these lists were selected as outstanding children's science trade books. They were chosen by a book review panel appointed by the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) and assembled in cooperation with the Children's Book Council (CBC).

Most kids love to listen to audio books, but did you know that this practice is also extremely effective for improving reading comprehension and fluency? I discovered this well-kept secret a few years ago when I started using audio books with my struggling readers. I was using Classroom Book Clubs in my classroom on a regular basis, but I was experiencing a problem when it came to book selection.

"There's nothing like the smell of old books or the crack of a new one's spine. (Plus, you'll never run low on battery.) As it turns out, diving into a page-turner can also offer benefits toward your health and happiness. Although more and more people own e-books, it seems safe to say that real books aren't going anywhere yet, and these benefits of reading are here to stay (as are these good books to read)."

"I know many teachers have tried some version of this activity. I want to add my voice to theirs: this is a F.U.N. way to get students talking about what they have read and what they might want to read - both important factors in helping students of all ages develop their identities as readers. A clear explanation of how speed dating with books operates, educational value and a brief video clip of secondary students selling the favourite books.

"I know many teachers have tried some version of this activity. I want to add my voice to theirs: this is a F.U.N. way to get students talking about what they have read and what they might want to read - both important factors in helping students of all ages develop their identities as readers. A clear explanation of how speed dating with books operates, educational value and a brief video clip of secondary students selling the favourite books.

This blog is where those who treasure children's books and reading with children, can be a part of a community. This is a space where you'll find information and tips on: Fitting daily reading with your children into your life in a way that makes it enjoyable for all Guidance on defining, choosing, and finding quality children's books Reviews of children's books old and new Suggestions for children's books as gifts Reading activities to do in the home, school or library situation Tips on dealing effectively with the challenges that sometimes arise when children are learning to read

Using comic books in the classroom may seem unconventional to some teachers, however, many educators have found that they provide a variety of benefits in the classroom, including: Easy to track storylines Bright, attention-getting imagery Familiar characters that students want to read about New vocabulary, not otherwise found in children's books If you're not sure how to bring comic books in the classroom, use these tips and lesson ideas.

Publishers, booksellers and illustrators tell Madelyn Travis about the challenges facing picture books today. the book Trust looks at the publishing side of picture books and issues.

Picture books are no longer relegated to elementary school. Middle school teachers love them because they are accessible to all learners, are a quick way to share a text, and there is a picture book for every topic. My favorites are the books without words.

"Politicians behaving badly, #MeToo and a shift you can feel in the ether means that we are all talking about consent. Having these conversations in a developmentally appropriate way with children, however, can be tricky and it can be hard to know where to start. Books are a great gateway into these discussions and the following list might help you on your way. Whether you are looking for a picture book to share with a child, a book to teach a specific topic in a school setting, something a child can read by themselves and discuss with you later or a book to leave casually in the path of a teenager in the hope they pick it up and read it, we have some suggestions for you."

"TheToyZone has mapped the most popular books for kids written by a local writer in every country (that is, the highest-rated among the 20 books with the most user ratings.) And we've even pictured the book covers."

Process Activities VisLit Resources Visual Literacy scaffold PoMo Resources PoMo I.D. Scaffold Marking Guideline Conclusion Student Evaluation Teacher's Guide Teacher Resources Program Proforma THE VIEWER by Shaun Tan & Gary Crew Shaun Tan is an artist who, along with writer Gary Crew, has created a picture book that challenges our world view. The diversity of his images shows many different views of the world: historical, cultural, social and personal. The Viewer is a picture book that provides students and teachers with the opportunity to examine the ways in which meaning is constructed within a postmodern picture book.

Find and level books with Book Wizard. Plus, get booktalks, lesson plans, author studies, videos, and discussion guides. Note the topic and author search is fine without locking students into leveled reading

Louis Sachar is an award-winning author of twenty-five books for children and young adults. His book, Holes, won the prestigious National Book Award and the Newbery Medal. Discover more about Louis and his books on this site.

Tips, strategies and examples of great book talks to promote great books.