Live Read Alouds and Drawing Lessons
These authors and illustrators are providing live videos for virtual learners. Peruse some of our favorties below for something new everyday! For the full list updated daily, check out the Let's Keep Reading document.
| Author/Illustrator | Title | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Mo Willems | Hang Out and Doodle w/ Mo! | FB: Weekdays @ 12pm CST |
| Susan Verde | Stories from the I Am series | IG: Mon/Thurs @ 12pm CST FB: Sat/Sun @ 12pm CST |
| Dan Gutman | Miss Blake is a Flake | |
| Oliver Jeffers | A Book a Day! | IG: Weekdays @ 1pm CST |
| Mac Barnett | A Book a Day! | IG: Weekdays @ 2pm CST |
| Atlantic White Shark Conservatory | Shark Story Time | FB: Everyday at 9am CST |
| Josh Funk | Saturday Storytime with Josh! | IG: Sat @ 10am CST |
Free e-Books and Audiobooks
Let's keep up with reading and learning! These resources are free to use whenever or wherever you are.
| Title | Description |
|---|---|
| ABDO: Grades PreK-6 | Access wonderful e-books appropriate for school aged youth with large selections of non-fiction titles. Very easy to use! |
| ABDO: Grades 5-12 | Access wonderful e-books appropriate for older youth with large selections of non-fiction titles. Very easy to use! |
| Wisconsin's Digital Library | Access tons of e-books and audiobooks with your library card. Don't have one yet? Apply for a virual one today! |
| Oxford Owl | Free phonics and early reader books from Oxford University Press. Recommended for Ages 3-12. The website also provides educational videos, games, and other learning materials. |
| Gateway to the Classics | This site offers a large collection of classic literature for children and the young at heart. They offer hundreds of titles across a wide variety of genres, with special emphasis on history, literature, and natural history. |
| International Children’s Digital Library | This nonprofit organization provides access to children’s eBooks from all over the world. There are over 4,600 titles in 80 languages to choose from and is intended for children ages 3 to 13. |
Page Updated: 3/27/2020