J.K. Rowling grants open licence for teachers during Covid-19 outbreak - J.K. Rowling. Publishers Adapt Policies To Help Educators. Picture Books Read Aloud Videos for Lesson Use. I am at our public library right now and it is deserted. Wisconsin was ordered to close their schools this coming week as more and more cases of Covid-19 pile up. The world is upside down. As we prepare to switch to online learning, I have been thinking of the power of the read aloud. How having the social connection through shared books can bring us together. How doing a read aloud in this stressful time can calm us. Kate Messner has a post that details which publishers have given limited permission to read their books aloud following their guidelines, see the post here. Indianapolis Public Library has a compiled list here with more than 100 titles Storyline online has a compiled list right here with some great titles Kate Messner is compiling videos right here featuring authors and illustrators sharing their work and resources Susan Tan has a great video channel featuring writing prompts and read alouds Kidlit TV has a great compilation here Harper Kids Has their read alouds compiled here.
The Big List of Children's Book Writers Doing Virtual Author Activities. It’s no surprise that authors are incredibly good at bringing their own books to life. Whether through live or pre-recorded visits, read-aloud videos, or other virtual author activities, kids will connect with books like never before! Here are some of our favorite options to try. Pre-Recorded Virtual Author Visits Check out these videos of presentations authors have given at schools and libraries. There are authors here that will interest students at any age. Arree Chung Hear Chung talk about the process of creating his book Mixed: A Colorful Story. Bao Phi Bao Phi’s lovely book A Different Pond showcases the relationship between a father and his son.
Jasmine Warga Author of the Newbery Honor book Other Words for Home, Jasmine Warga gives an engaging talk about how she writes. Jennifer L. From her Babymouse graphic novels to the Sunny series and beyond, Holm writes books that middle grade readers absolutely love. J.H. Do your students love the thrills and chills of the MonsterStreet series? Brightly Storytime. The Big List of Children's Book Writers Doing Virtual Author Activities. The Big List of Children's Book Writers Doing Virtual Author Activities. Canadian children's writers & illustrators are sharing readings of their books online | CBC Books. As Canadians stay indoors this month, writers and illustrators across the country are filming readings of their books or drawing lessons for viewers to watch online.
Here's a collection of taped and upcoming readings. This list will be updated regularly. It was last updated on March 26, 2020. Alice Aspinall Alice Aspinall posted readings from her book Everyone Can Learn Math on her Facebook page. Aspinall is a high school math teacher. Ernest Cadorin Ernest Cadorin is a writer and teacher of Zen martial arts. He has posted a reading of one story, The Test, on his YouTube channel. Vanessa Canevaro Vanessa Canevero posted a video of her reading her book I Want a Dragon on Facebook. Aidan Cassie Aidan Cassie posted a video of her reading her picture book, Sterling, Best Dog Ever, on YouTube. Cassie is a children's book writer based on the West Coast. Anita Daher Anita Daher is reading her YA novel Forgetting How to Breathe one chapter at a time on YouTube.
You can see the rest of the videos here. □□ Read-Along with PBS KIDS! READ ALONG with MICHELLE OBAMA! | Miss Maple’s Seeds | PBS KIDS. READ ALONG with MICHELLE OBAMA | There's a Dragon in Your Book | PBS KIDS. READ ALONG with MICHELLE OBAMA | The Gruffalo | PBS KIDS.