StopTextBully is a site that focuses on bullying done by phone, chat, and email. They have specific sections that cover the different types of text bullying that happen. Then the site offers tips on getting the bully to stop, what to do if it doesn’t stop, who to talk to, and prevention techniques.
Text bullying is becoming more and more common for kids. From rude flaming on blogs to threats by email, adults in their lives need to know how to respond to this issue.
CBC Kids Games
CBC Kids Games offers fun online games for kids like snowboarding, BMX biking, handball, surfing, and trampoline. They are all safe for children, so this is a great site to send kids to when they want to play games online.
Rowling's Response
Rowling may keep writing for children
I was thrilled to see Rowling’s vehement response to being told that she was going to become a writer of adult books:
“Absolute garbage! I have said many times that if I remain a children’s author forever – which I may well do – I will never see this as being a lesser, easier or less ‘serious’ career than writing for adults,” she wrote on her personal website.
Teen Authors
The Christian Science Monitor has an article on When the very young write that first big book. The article features the latest teen author sensation, Helen Oyeyemi, author of The Icarus Girl.
Musical Books
Books to Sing: Song-Based Picture Books is an article by Sue McCleaf Nespeca from the last Book Links. The article offers reasons to incorporate singing into story time as well as a list of recommended titles.
Childsake
Childsake — Nature and the Environment is a lovely website dedicated to children’s books on nature and the environment. The site lists over 300 books for children by topic. You can also browse new entries as well as the featured topic of the month.
Research on Storytimes
If you are doing storytimes for preschool children, either as a parent or as a professional, you need to know about the recent research and how to incorporate it. A good place to start is Storytimes for Preschool Children Can Incorporate Curren Research by Ellen Fader.
Harry Potter Forum
I have finished the latest Harry Potter book and completely loved it! If you are looking for a place to discuss the new book head to the Leaky Lounge. Click on Flourish and Blotts and then The Princely Nook to discuss the latest book.
Margaret Mahy Article
STUFF: The lion, the witch and the tattoo offers a warm and personal glimpse into Margaret Mahy, author of many many books for children from wild and wonderful picture books to magical and creepy books for older readers.
Waking Brain Cells 