Reid's Read-Alouds 2: Modern-Day Classics from C.S. Lewis to Lemony Snicket - Softcover

Reid, Rob

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0838910726 ISBN 13: 9780838910726

Publisher: ALA Editions, 2010

Synopsis

Need a one-stop resource for jumpstarting sleepy library visitors? Ready to add punch to classroom discussions? In this companion to his best-selling book Reid’s Read-Alouds, children’s lit guru Reid dips back into the classics to highlight outstanding titles published between 1950 and 1999 that continue to connect with kids and teens today. From humor and drama to science fiction and history, Reid makes it easy to find just the right place to begin, with unique 10-minute read-aloud suggestions drawn from 200 carefully selected titles. Along with his field-tested great reads, he includes * Brief plot summaries and appropriate age levels for each title * Program planning suggestions * Indexes by subject, author, title, and grade-level An excellent time-saver for the busy librarian or teacher, Reid’s guide will enliven audiences and make reading fun.

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About the Author

Rob Reid is the very popular author of numerous books on children's programming for ALA Editions. He has also written resource books for Upstart Books, as well as two picture books. In addition, he writes regular columns on programming and children's literature for LibrarySparks and Book Links magazines. He teaches courses on children's and adolescent literature and a variety of library topics at the University of Wisconsin Eau Claire. He conducts workshops throughout North America on ways to make literature come alive for children.

Edition details

• Publisher: ALA Editions
• Publication date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0838910726
• ISBN 13: 9780838910726
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 176