Wednesday, 13 June 2012

Literacy and literature supporters



The Storylines Trust promotes reading and literature for children, and supports NZ authors and illustrators.  Features NZ author and illustrator profiles, resource downloads, and useful links.  Storylines publishes a news letter, a year book, and member-only booklists.  Awards recognise children’s literature advocates, authors and illustrators, and encourage up-coming talent.

Storylines Children’s Literature Charitable Trust on New Zealand. (2010). Storylines. Retrieved June 1, 2012, from http://www.storylines.org.nz/



This website promotes New Zealand authors, and reading in general.  The site is for all ages, and includes sections for children, parents, and teachers.  There is a comprehensive list of New Zealand authors’ biographies, as well as author spotlights and book reviews.  Children can upload their own reviews and creative writing.  Useful links are also included.

New Zealand Book Council. (n.d.). New Zealand book council = Te kaunihera pukapuka o Aotearoa. Retrieved June 1, 2012, from http://www.bookcouncil.org.nz/ 



The brainchild of New Zealander Wayne Mills, Kids’ Lit Quiz is an annual international competition which aims to encourage reading and reward children who are keen readers.  The site includes all the details about participating in the competition, testimonials from teachers and school librarians, and past questions to practice on.

Kids’ Lit Quiz. (n.d.). Retrieved June 1, 2012, from http://www.kidslitquiz.com/ 



This website has an extensive range of reviews and articles on books, technology, and literacy related topics.  Although the full list of reviews is only available to subscribers, there is still a wealth of information available for the casual reader.  Several blogs and free newsletters are also available.


Media Source, Inc. (2011). School Library Journal. Retrieved June 5, 2012, from http://www.schoollibraryjournal.com/‌csp/‌cms/‌sites/‌SLJ/‌Home/‌index.csp






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