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Kidsreads.com Newsletter |
January 28, 2003 |
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Letter From Booker T. Worm |
And The Winner Is....
The American Library Association (otherwise known as the ALA) has announced its 2003 awards --- the Newbery, Caldecott, Coretta Scott King and Robert F. Sibert --- honoring the best children's books published in 2002. And we've got them all for you right here! Your teachers would love to know this news, so you may want to show them this page, or print it out for them.
If you are looking for a book to read, these lists may be a great place to start.
Is it cold where you live? It sure is in our town. When the wind is howling and the snow is falling, what could be more fun than curling up with a book? In fact, I think I am going to go do that right now.
Keep reading...we have lots of news this month...
Booker T. Worm |
Read the list of winners here!
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Series Feature: Amelia Bedelia |
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Amelia Bedelia is a zany housekeeper who takes things a bit too literally. Whether she's "dressing" a chicken or "stealing" second base in a baseball game, her understanding of things always causes a mix-up. Luckily her talent for baking delicious treats helps her keep her job. Learn more about Amelia's strange adventures, read about the authors, take a fun quiz and much more! |
Read our Amelia Bedlia feature here.
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Poll |
How many books do you read at a time?
One
2-3
4 or more
I do not like to read books. |
Vote in the poll here.
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Question of the Month |
What would you like to see added to Kidsreads.com?
So far, you have given us a lot of great ideas. If you have not written yet, and have an idea of something you would like to see added to Kidsreads.com, be sure to write and let us know. This will help us plan the features we will run this year!
Send your replies to Question@kidsreads.com. |
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Mailbag |
We're looking for your best jokes, poems and comments about books!
Recently our mailbox has not been as full as we would like it. We assume you have been busy with school and activities. But now that you have FREE TIME for the holidays, we expect to hear from you. Write us at our new address: Mailbag@kidsreads.com!
Here are the rules:
We are not allowed to post anyone's e-mail address, real name, street address, phone number, school name or information, or any other information that is private about that individual. There is a law called the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act which prohibits us from publishing private information about our readers. Also, we will not publish anything that has bad words in it. |
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Cool New Books |
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2003 has arrived and that means lots of reading to look forward to in the coming months! Start the year off right by checking out these cool new books. Some are funny while others are quite sad --- but they are all great reading in their own special way. |
Read our Cool New Books feature here.
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Review: DEAR PAPA by Anne Ylvisaker |
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Set in Minnesota during World War II, this moving novel contains heartfelt letters that 9 year-old Isabelle writes to her father after his sudden death, as well as letters to other family members asking for favors and voicing her opinions on a variety of subjects. |
Read our review of DEAR PAPA here.
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Harry Potter Book 5 |
Well, unless you spent the month of January with a pillow over your head (and it sure has been cold enough to do that!), you know that HARRY POTTER AND THE ORDER OF THE PHOENIX, otherwise known as Book 5, is due out on June 21, the first day of summer.
Missed the details? Then click on the link below! |
Read about HARRY POTTER AND THE ORDER OF THE PHOENIX here.
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Want to know my favorite part about this newsletter? You can forward it to a friend by clicking the button on the bottom of the page. What could be easier? Now it's really easy to share your favorite book newsletter with friends, teachers and librarians! Can you tell I am excited? I hope you are too.
Remember to be safe online. NEVER tell anyone personal information --- which includes your real name, age, address, phone number or school. Hey, pretend you are undercover when you go online and protect yourself at all times!
Keep reading! Until next week...
Booker T. Worm and Friends |
