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For Parents

Note: External links are provided by The Community Library for informational purposes only. The Library can not control and does not endorse the information provided by these sites.

Reading Resources

• Children's Literature Web Guide: Links to reading lists and resources for the best in children’s literature from David Brown at the University of Calgary.
• Children's Literature - Resources for Parents: A page from the Children's’ Literature Web Guide website (see above) with especially good links for parents.
• Read Aloud Resources: Hints to help parents choose books and help their children learn to read.
• The John Newbery Medal: Outstanding children’s literature from Association for Library Service to Children, a division of the American Library Association.
• The Newbery Medal: Origin and award criteria from the University of North Carolina.
• The Randolph Caldecott Medal: Outstanding children’s picture books from Association for Library Service to Children, a division of the American Library Association.
• The Caldecott Medal: Origin and award criteria from the University of North Carolina.
• Database of Award Winning Children's Literature: An on-line, searchable database for finding a "tailored list of quality children's literature" by Lisa Bartle, a librarian at Ohio State University.
• Young Reader's Choice Award: Chosen by the children and young adults of Alberta, Alaska, British Columbia, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington, from books published 3 years previously, and nominated by librarians, teachers, students and others.

Generally Helpful Sites

• Kids Connect: Tips for parents and 700+ great links from the American Library Association.
• Global Schoolhouse: A non-profit, public service organization that focuses on using communications technologies to support learning.
• JCL Kids' Page: Parents Info: Johnson County Library (Kansas) links to helpful organizations and sites for kids’ health, parenting, education, and fun.
• Children's Services: Allen County Public Library (Indiana) site for parents and kids up to fifth grade.
• Parenting: Lot of useful links from the Multnomah County Library (Oregon).
• The Schools of Blaine County School District: Links to your favorite schools.
• The Community School: School information and web pages by students.

Internet Safety For Children

• Get NetWise Public service information web site targeted at parents and sponsored by a number of Internet industry corporations and public service organizations.
• Safety Tips: Librarian’s guide to cyberspace for parents and kids from the American Library Association.
• A Safety Net For The Internet: New York Public Library’s parents’ guide to Internet safety for children.
• Child Safety on the Information Highway: BrickHouse Security's tips on Internet Safety for kids and teens.
• Safe Kids Home Page: Information and resources for parents from safekids.com.
• WiredPatrol.org The volunteers and programs previously known as Cyberangels are now independent of the Guardian Angesl and are working under the name WiredPatrol.org.
• Cybersafe Kids: A Parents' Guide: National Crime Prevention Council (remember McGruff?) site.
• Welcome To America Links Up!: A non-profit group with information and links for parents.
• Families Against Internet Censorship: For those who believe parents are the people best suited to decide what their children should and should not see.
• Parents, Kids, and Communications: Information on the V-Chip, cable TV lock boxes, 900-number blockers, and filter software from the Federal Communications Commission.