What will I read?
Links to sites for great books to read and review. This page is a collection of links to reading pages that are of interest to students.
Book lists
Focus on fiction - Which book?
This site lists books by theme and level. To read reviews of outstanding titles browse "Books Not to be Missed". From the WA Department of Education.
BBC list of top 100 books.
Boys like books which are packed with action or humour. Boys also like science fiction, fantasy and adventure stories. Boys like puzzle books too, cartoons, humorous poetry, illustrated books, "fun facts" books and especially non fiction books. For a list of great books to read visit this site.
ABC event to uncover Australia's favourite book.
International Children's Digital Library
The mission of the International Children's Digital Library Foundation (ICDL Foundation) is to support the world's children in becoming effective members of the global community - who exhibit tolerance and respect for diverse cultures, languages and ideas -- by making the best in children's literature available online free of charge.
Boys, Blokes, Books and Bytes Blog
A blog for boys to share ideas and information about reading.
Book Reviews
Insideadog is a project of the Centre for Youth Literature, State Library Victoria. It aims to promote reading as an active, pleasurable and essential activity for all young people. It is designed to appeal to teenagers, with the target audience 12-16 year olds. Each month features a writer-in-residence who runs the Blog. The site allows young people to read and write reviews, keep up with news and trivia about books, enter competitions, meet the writer-in-residence, preview upcoming titles, read author interviews and discuss books on the forum.
YARA (Young Australian Readers' Award) - Write a review
Reviews written by young people arranged into different genres. Why not submit a review yourself?
Queensland young readers are able to go to their local library or visit the SRC website anywhere in the state to participate in the Qld Summer Reading Club. Lots of interacting reading related activities are there. Teachers are welcome to explore the website and use any of the resources as end-of-year filler activities in classrooms. Interstate visitors are welcome to join in. Register online or go to a library near you.
Resources
Guys Read, a web-based literacy program for boys. Their mission is to help boys become self-motivated, lifelong readers.
Opinion
Heywire is a space for young people to create and share their stories, ideas and opinions.