KidsReads

KidsReads is a website, designed for children aged 6–12,[1] containing information about children's books and authors, and some related games. The website was founded in 1996 by Carol Fitsgerald.[2] As of 2009, Kidsreads.com had a following of over 350,000 readers each month.[1] Its mascot is a worm named Booker T. Worm.[3]

The website received an A+ rating from Education World, an independent online research source for educators, in all areas from content to aesthetics and organization.[4] The organization described the site as "...an excellent resource and stimulus for readers in the elementary grades - offering lots of exciting information about authors and covers books from the classic to brand-new titles".[4]

References
  1. "Kidsreads". The Book Report Network. Retrieved 18 May 2011.
  2. "About Us". Retrieved 18 May 2011.
  3. "Meet Booker T. Worm". Archived from the original on 19 May 2011. Retrieved 18 May 2011.
  4. "KidsReads Site Review". Education World. Retrieved 18 May 2011.


This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.