Digital Reading (websites for ATIA)

Free Online Literature with more than 2000 Classic Texts - Literature Book Notes, Author Biographies, Book Summaries and Reference Books - Study Guides to the most read books and Help for Teachers

Free Online Literature with more than 2000 Classic Texts
Read Classic Fiction, Drama, Poetry, Short Stories and Contemporary Articles and InterviewsLiterature Book Notes, Author Biographies, Book Summaries and Reference Books Study Guides to the most read books and Help for Teachers

About 700 books with full text and pictures.  A better site than bookshare for younger students.  Includes easy readers and picture books.

A collection of online books with animation, interactive features, and sometimes audio. There is no search feature, but the list of books is short and sorted by young, older, and young adult age groups.

Members can download e-books in text and audio formats for loan. When the loan period expires, the book will no longer work. Many public libraries give access to their members for free

Audible.com sells audiobooks that you can download to your computer and then to a portable device like an MP3 player. You can purchase books individually, or sign up as a member.

This website has many animated talking books that are free when you register on their website. Mouse skills are required to play the interactive activities. There is also an online phonics program.

Animated stories with the text highlighted as it is read in a human voice. Free. Requires Flash.

The definitive source for all public domain books.

Provides the full text of books that are in the public domain (not under copyright), such as books by Twain, Shakespeare, Poe, etc.

Provides the full text of books that are in the public domain (not under copyright), such as books by Twain, Shakespeare, Poe, etc.

Provides the full text of books that are in the public domain (not under copyright), such as books by Twain, Shakespeare, Poe, etc.

Starfall provides interactive books with sound.

Shared Library - These books are made by teachers and parents using accessible strategies. Explore model books and visit the shared library.

There are only a few books here, but they are free and appropriate for both very young children as well as emergent readers.

offers animated web-books as an online subscription. The books are appropriate for younger children as read-alouds. The sentences and word choice are typically appropriate for read-alouds rather than independent reading by emergent readers. You also have the option of downloading a free player and purchasing books individually. Tumblebooks also offers a large-print service for low-vision readers

For grades PreK-3. Scholastic BookFlix is a new online literacy resource that pairs classic video storybooks from Weston Woods with related nonfiction eBooks from Scholastic to build a love of reading and learning.

UDL Editions take advantage of the flexibility of digital media to reach and engage all learners. Leveled supports and the Texthelp Toolbar balance challenge and support for each learner, ages 10 and up.

provides beautifully presented trade picture books which are read aloud by real voices. Many familiar early childhood titles are included. A home subscription is also affordable.

Plays for readers theater by Aaron Shepard. Mostly for ages 8-15. Especially useful is the age index

a sizable list of fables written at the 1st or 2nd grade level.

A long list of fables and fairy tales. Some of them are accompanied by a recording of a student reading.