Three Websites for Finding Books

I love books!  I mean I really love books!  One of my biggest missions is to get students to enjoy reading as much as I do.  A huge part of that mission is finding books of high interest that are at a "just right" reading level.  Today I'd like to share three sites that have helped me do just that.

I share all of these sites with my students and parents.   They are perfect to link up if you have a classroom webpage.  

Spaghetti Book Club - This site has book reviews for kids, by kids.  The books are explained and revered like only kids can do.  Reading positive reviews from peers can be a very powerful motivator for students.  I love how the students also post illustrations to go with their reviews.

What Should I Read Next? - This site is perfect when you have a reluctant reader who finally finds book that he/she loves.  All you need to do is type in the title, and the site will produce a list of books with similar themes at a similar level.  I love using this site when I am ordering new books for my classroom library.  Every year, there seems that students gravitate toward certain books.  This site is great for finding similar books.

 Guysread - This is an awesome site designed to encourage young males to love reading.  You can find a wide variety of book categories that appeal to guys, including "Creepy and Weird", "Tales and Scales" and "The Wild West".  When you click on a book title, you get a short review and a chance to rate the book for yourself.  This feature encourages students to come back, contribute to the site, and find more great books.  Seeing high ratings from peers can be a strong motivator for our students.

These sites are all easy and fun to use.  Enjoy!

Thank you!