Scary, Gross and Enlightening: Books for Boys

Scary, Gross and Enlightening: Books for Boys
An Internet Hotlist on Boys and Books

created by Deborah B. Ford, Children's Literature Specialist

Introduction
In addition to using books and magazines to find out about Boys and Books, why not also use the power of the Internet? The links below will get you started.

The Internet Resources

Authors

Candace Fleming - Teachers can download a teacher's guide for Fabled Fourth Graders and other books by Fleming.
Chris Van Allsburg - Learn about Van Allsburg and his works. Play a game. Write a story. Go on a scavenger hunt.
Conor Kostick - Find a teacher's guide to Kostick's new fantasy about New Earth and a time when computer games are not just a game.
Dan Gutman - Read the rejection letters author, Dan Gutman, has received, though he has written many popular books.
Dav Pilkey - Dav Pilkey, author of Captain Underpants, among other things, has a wonderful web page full of fun things to read and do.
David Almond - David Almond, author of Skellig, offers writing tips and answers kid's top questions.
David LaRochelle - Find teacher's guide to The End, as well as pictures of his hobby- pumpkin carving.
Deborah Hopkinson - Get behind-the-scene scoop on where authors get ideas. Find subject web links. Teachers can find lesson plans.
Gris Grimley - Find out which artists inspire Gris Grimley's work.
J. Patrick Lewis - Poet, J. Patrick Lewis, shares jokes and poems, as well as answers to kid's questions and links to great literature websites.
Jerry Pallotta - Known as the 'Alphabet Man,' Pallotta has written over 50 books for children. You can play a tough version of Online Hangman based on his books at this website.
Jim Trelease - Trelease, the expert on reading aloud, shares books, ideas and articles about the who, what and when of reading aloud.
Kathleen Krull - Kathleen Krull, author and nosey neighbor, has hundreds of ideas for using biography in the classroom. Try the Fun Stuff link too!
Lemony Snickett - With a website as fun as his books, you don't want to miss the fun and games at Snickett's website. A printable reading group guide is also available.
Megan McDonald - Now that Stink has his own books, look at McDonald's page for Judy and Stink's adventures and activities.
Mo Willems - Your pal, Mo, invites readers to draw the pigeon, as well as news of what is happening in the life of this up-and-coming rising star.
Rick Riordan - Author of the Percy and the Olympians series, Rick Riordan offers a plethora of support material.
Sara Holbrook - Poet, Sara Holbrook, shares booking information and her blog on her website. Students will also find a cheat sheet for their reports on her life.
Seymour Simon - Prolific science writer, Simon, shares many valuable links to science websites and bibliographies of his books.
Sid Fleischman - Author of the new Houdini book, Fleischman gives the secret to an astounding card trick. You can also get great tips for budding authors.

Books

Alex Rider series - Access highly classified information about the 14 year old James Bond character, Alex Rider.
Bibliomania - Contains free short stories and teachers guides.
Bram Stoker Award - Annual Award given to books in the Horror genre.
Carol Hurst on Mysteries - From the Children's Literature Website by Carol Hurst, this article on mysteries gives you a bibliography and how to use them in your classroom.
Comic Books for YA - Find out all you need to know about the genre and why it should be in your classroom or library collection.
Deborah Ford's Some of the Best Books List of Links - Look here for links to lists of the best books, including great author, publisher and student sites.
Don't Know Much About series - From the Don't Know Much About series, author, Kenneth Davis, provides activities for kids and lesson plans for teachers.
Esme's Book Blog - Read Esme Codell's daily about about new releases and books that are related that you may already have in your collection.
Superhero ABC - Is it a bird? Is is a plane? No, it's Astro Man and his colleagues. Fans of this awesome alphabet book can find more things to do and even buy shirts with their favorite superhero.
Using Audiobooks in Literacy - This PDF brochure contains informaton about using audiobooks with your students, including rationale and non-traditional classroom programs.
YALSA Great Graphic Novels - Need great graphic works with a national association 'blessing'? Try the books that are nominated or winners of the Young Adult Association.

Teacher Resources

Mark E. Damon's Powerpoint Games - Download Damon's powerpoint versions of Jeopardy, How to be a Millionaire and Weakest Link to jazz up your classes.
Pale Male - Follow the adventures of the real pale male, including a slide show of the NY building where he builds his nest.
Teachingbooks.net - Teachingbooks.net is a subscription-based online resource for thousands of ideas related to children's authors. Some information is free. For example, you can hear an author pronounce his own name. Other features, like an author visit in his/her own home, are member only.
Volcanoes of the Deep - Connect the IMAX movie Volcanoes of the Deep to the new Scientists in the Field title, Deep-Se Volcano, using this 34 page Teacher's Guide.

Student Sites

Facthound - Looking for websites to support the book you read? Look no further than Facthound. Simply choose your grade level and search.
Fun Brain - Students can play games like Mad Libs or read graphic novels, like Diary of a Wimpy Kid, online.
I Spy Scholastic - Play games, work puzzles or post your own I Spy riddle.
Kids Reads - This invaluable site gives information on authors and illustrators. Find out the order of a series. Sign up for their newsletter to get the latest on the world of children's publishing.
National Geographic for Kids - Games, activities and information galore-just for kids.
Punk Farm - Hear the band rock out on 'Old MacDonald Had a Farm.'
Storyline Online - Brought to you by the Screen Actors Guild, watch video-streaming of authors reading books aloud.
Teen Reads - Author interviews, latest releases and discussion questions make up this website that lets teens help themselves to great books.
Time for Kids - Read national and world news in this magazine just for KIDS!
World Almanac for Kids - Access thousands of updated facts for fun and for homework.Teachers will find lesson plans too!

Publishers

Harper Collins Kids - This publisher website provides activities for kids guides for teachers. Sign up for their newsletter and be the first to know.
Kids at Random House - Random House provides links for kids K-12 related to the books they publish. Teachers, parents and librarians can find out about new releases, authors and find activities to use at home and at school.

Content by Deborah B. Ford, Children's Literature Specialist, auntbettyblue@yahoo.com
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Last revised Sat Jan 2 22:09:28 US/Pacific 2010