Keep Calm and Read Something New!

A resource list for online free reading materials for the whole family

AUDIBLE https://www.audible.com/ep/FreeListens

“For as long as schools are closed, we're open. Starting today, kids everywhere can instantly stream an incredible collection of stories, including titles across six different languages, that will help them continue dreaming, learning, and just being kids.

All stories are free to stream on your desktop, laptop, phone or tablet.

Explore the collection, select a title and start listening.”

AMAZON E BOOKS https://www.amazon.com/Best-Sellers-Kindle-Store-Childrens-eBooks/zgbs/digital- text/155009011

“Amazon isn’t just an online store to buy stuff from. It’s also a rich resource for kids’ books online. You can find free Kindle books for kids categorized under the Children’s eBooks section. There are several subcategories like Action & Adventure, Animals, Early Learning, Sports & Outdoors, each with 100 free eBooks to pick from so you can read a different one each day to your kids.

With more than 3,000 children’s ebooks, you’re sure to find something you and they will like.”

REDWOOD CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY https://www.redwoodcity.org/departments/library/covid-19-service

“We are still here for you! RCPL staff are working hard to connect you with our online resources, services, and suggestions for how to keep reading and learning while you practice social distancing. After all, our mission is "RCPL cultivates community by welcoming all people to experience the shared joys of literacy and learning," and we aim to keep on connecting with you through this difficult time.” Checkout all their ebooks and other resources for students, parents, the whole family!

BARNES AND NOBLE https://www.barnesandnoble.com/b/free-ebooks/nook-books/kids/_/N-ry0Z8qaZtu1

Purchase books – Barnes and Noble has Free Curbside Pickup from their Online orders. Online - They are offering Nook Books for free –with a free downloadable app to wide variety of children’s books. “A Great Way to Enjoy Books & Magazines on Your Phone or Tablet. Choose from millions of bestselling eBooks & digital magazines to download and read instantly. And enjoy expert recommendations just for you, plus our B&N Readouts feature, which lets you browse chapters & articles from dozens of the best new titles for free”

OPEN LIBRARY https://openlibrary.org/ “This site is part of the nonprofit Internet Archive and houses a collection of more than one million books, with access to over 22,000 free online books for kids – classic and newer titles – for free.

It continually updates its collection of links to children’s books online, plus other books, so you can rummage through the collection and find a few for your own reading pleasure.”

SAN MATEO COUNTY LIBRARIES https://smcl.org/ https://smcl.org/blogs/post/online-events-for-the-week-of-march-30/ Introducing live experiences thru the San Mateo County Libraries. They’ve created virtual experiences for all ages and interests! Learn a new skills, attend storytime and use oline resources. Look for weekly updates to the blog and site.

STORYLINE ONLINE https://www.storylineonline.net/ “Storyline Online is an award-winning, interactive children’s literacy site that features famous actors like Kevin Costner, Betty White, James Earl Jones, Eva Longoria, and others reading children’s books alongside minor animation elements.

Each video has a brief explanation below it showing details of the run time, book author, illustrator, and publisher, suggested grade level, and a plot summary.

Run by The Screen Actors Guild Foundation, the site offers books developed by credentialed elementary educators and aims to strengthen verbal, written and comprehension skills for English language learners.”

SCHOLASTIC https://classroommagazines.scholastic.com/support/learnathome.html/?utm_medium=email& utm_campaign=5e7e483d3e947d00012d234d&utm_source=5c9c6a594c0914749f36f53e&agen t_id=5c9c6a594c0914749f36f53e Scholastic has free online reading articles by grade/age:

TIME FOR KIDS https://time.com/tfk-free/ Free access to the Time for Kids magazine for the rest of the school year.

E BOOKS https://www.fbmarketplace.org/openebooks?utm_source=merch&utm_medium=email&utm_ campaign=digital&utm_content=mp_3.18.20_openebooks The free app allows kids of all ages and their caregivers to instantly download up to 10 eBooks at a time to their mobile digital devices. Each eBook will be available for 56 days before it must be renewed. Students and their families can choose eBooks based on the topics that get them excited about reading and learning, and search for eBooks by title or author.