Braddock Eagle Library Blog

Summer Reading...Summer Fun!

Braddock Eagles are looking forward to learning about the Fairfax County Public Library Summer Reading Program on Monday, June 1.  Public librarians from George Mason Regional Library will be on hand to fire students up for summer reading!

• 9:20-9:50 - Third Grade
• 10:00-10:30 - First Grade
• 10:40-11:10 - Second Grade
• 11:20-11:50 - Fourth Grade
• 12:00-12:30 - Kindergarten

Did you know a library card gives you access to:

• Books of every description and genre
• DVDs for the whole family
• Audio Books - on CD or in MP3 format
• Digital Books - for Kindle or Nook
• Magazines
• Databases


Summer Reading & Fun Activities

• Dream Big...Read! - the Fairfax County Public Library Summer Reading Program kicks off June 15.  Students can register online or at any public library branch.  The FCPL program includes fun activities, completing reading goals, storytimes, and more!
• Scholastic Summer Challenge - Read.  Log Minutes.  Win Prizes.
• Imagination's Destination - Barnes & Noble Bookstore Summer Reading Program.
• Braddock Eagles Reading Olympics - Download Summer Reading
• Summer Fun Activities

Dream Big...READ!

There are lots of big dreams this summer.  From Olympic hopefuls dreaming of medal glory to Braddock Eagles dreaming of summer swims, summer movies, and summer fun!  Summer reading can definitely be part of a great summer.  Here's how!

Dream Big...Read! - the Fairfax County Public Library Summer Reading Program kicks off June 15.  Students can register online or at any public library branch.  The FCPL program includes fun activities, completing reading goals, storytimes, and more!

• Scholastic Summer Challenge - Read.  Log Minutes.  Win Prizes.
• Scholastic Reading Timer app - an easy way to keep track!
• Braddock Eagles Reading Olympics - Download Summer Reading -  
• Imagination's Destination - Barnes & Noble Bookstore Summer Reading Program.


Online Books

• MyON Books
• TumbleBook Library & TumbleReadables
• ToonBook Reader
• Folktales
• Online StoryTime by Barnes & Noble
• Storybook Online
• Storynory
• Speakaboos
• Starfall
• Story Bee
• Clifford's Interactive Storybooks
• Between the Lions
• Wonderopolis                             

 

Favorite Series

• 39 Clues
• Fancy Nancy
• Junie B. Jones
• Rick Riordan
• Pete the Cat
• Magic Tree House

Book Lists & Recommendations

• Series & Sequels
• What Should I Read Next?
• What's Next?
• Best Children's Books: A List of Lists and Awards
• BookHive
• BookHooks
• Book Spot
• Cool Picture Books for Hot Days
• Flashlight Readers
• Guys Read
• KidsReads
• ReadKiddoRead
• Reading Planet
• Reading Rockets
• Scholastic Summer Reading Book Lists
• Summer Camp Stories

 Digital Book Talks

• Book Trailers for All
• Digital Book Talk
• KidVidLit 
• Movies for Literacy
• Scholastic Video Book Trailers
• SlimeKids

Catch an Amazing Tale this Summer!

Get ready to enjoy “Amazing Tales” during the 2011 Summer Reading Program at the Fairfax County Public Library. You can register online or in person at your local library branch beginning June 21. 

Preschoolers through high schoolers earn a coupon book with great prizes including free and discounted items by completing their reading and going to their local library branch by September 3.

Activities are planned for families, preschoolers, school-age youngsters, teens and adults throughout the summer. Pick up a copy of the Summer Reading Program calendar at your local branch or search the calendar of events on the website.

Be sure and visit George Mason Regional Public Library on June 21 to register and learn all the details. Read for fun this summer!

FCPS & FCPL Summer Reading Fun

• myON Books
• Tumblebooks
• Tumble Readables
• Amazing Tales – be sure to sign up for the FCPL Summer Reading program. 

More Summer Reading Fun!

• Imagination’s Destination – Barnes & Noble Summer Reading.  Eagles can earn a free book if they read 8 books over the summer. 
• Read for the World Record! – activities,  games, and challenges to stop the “summer slide!”
• Reading Adventures– ten weeks of summer fun from Reading is Fundamental (RIF)
• Reading Rockets– check out these great links for preparing for summer reading.
• Building Up Books – students can create summer reading lists.
• KidsReads – a great resource for finding new books and other things connected to reading.
• Guys Read - fun reads for guys!
• Read Kiddo Read 
• Children’s Book Committee Best Books of the Year - PDF’s by age group are available online.
•  Book for Children and Young Adults – Cooperative Children’s Book Center
•  ALA/ALSC Notable Books for Children
•  School For Children Summer Reading Lists
• Reading Activity Calendar – from PBS Raising Readers is available in Spanish and in a printable version.
• Reading Tracking Sheets – some fun tracking sheets sure to inspire kids to keep track of the books they read all summer long. 

Fun Online Reads!

• Wonderopolis – check in daily to see what new wonder or question is answered.
• DOGOnews  - a terrific current events site designed for kids.  Be sure to try searching for news  around the world by using a map.
• Meet Me at the Corner – virtual field trips for kids by kids. 
• TOONBOOK – kids can read and reread their favorite graphic novels.
• Online Storytime by Barnes & Noble – a new story is featured each month.

 “Reading is a skill for life, and, as with any skill, practice is key. Studies have shown that children who read more become better readers. Children who read over the summer months often gain, rather than lose, important skills. When children become better readers, reading becomes a more enjoyable experience, and they want to read more. Whether your child is just beginning to learn the letters of the alphabet or reading Shakespeare, reading every single day, even in the summer, will keep reading enjoyable and skills sharp. “ 

"Keeping Literacy Alive over the Summer” (Stecker)