Parents and Caregivers

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The following links provide information on homework help and research tools, early literacy resources, and internet safety.

Homework & Research

	Accelerated Reader Bookfinder Do you need to know how many AR points a book has? Find out with this tool.
	Elementary & Middle School Research Tools Research tools designed for students of elementary and middle school age.
	A-Z Research A complete list of all the research tools available from the library.
	Homework Help Get help with homework in Math, Science, Grammar, Social Studies, and more.

Websites to Visit

Literacy

1,000 Books Before Kindergarten

Reading to your child is one of the most powerful ways to boost his or her brain power. 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten is a fun, exciting, and free way to start your child on the path to success.

Best Children's Books

Created by teachers and the general public, it is a great resource if you are looking for books by subject or level.

Brightly

Use this resource to gather new ideas for books to read together with your child, or for you as a parent or caregiver; the topics are very current.

Little Free Library

Find a little free library near you, contribute to it, use it for your own reading purposes, or learn how to create one in your neighborhood.

ProLiteracy

This site is helpful for gaining knowledge about adult education.

Read Kiddo Read

Dedicated to creating life-long readers, author James Patterson provides a multitude of booklists for children of all ages, recognizing their varied interests, needs, and reading levels.

Reading is Fundamental

Learn how to get involved in one of the leaders in being a voice for children's literacy around the world.

Room to Read

This organization is working to break barriers with low income families as they seek to reach millions of children who aren't school ready to read.

Each year in November, 20 books chosen from nominations by Texas librarians, teachers, parents, and students are placed on a list for students in grades 3-6 to read. Those students reading at least 5 of the 20 books can then vote in January on their favorite from the list. The winning book from votes across the state determine the Texas Bluebonnet Award winning book and author.

Wonderoplis

Parents and children can wonder and learn together everyday. A new topic is posted daily that will be sure to lead parent and child on a new learning adventure.

Book Award Lists

	Texas Library Association Reading Lists Expertly curated reading lists and programs for ages 2 – 102 from fiction, nonfiction, and graphic novels, to picture books, bilingual and multicultural lists.
	Pura Belpre Awards Presented to a Latino/Latina writer and illustrator whose work best portrays, affirms, and celebrates the Latino cultural experience.
	Caldecott Medal Awarded annually to the artist of the most distinguished American picture book for children.
	Geisel Award Recognizes authors for their literary and artistic achievements that demonstrate creativity and imagination to engage children in reading.
	Newbery Award Recognizes distinguised contribution to American Children's literature.

Internet Safety

	eSafety Parents Created by the Australian government it is has great resources and advice about being online safely for all ages.
	FBI's Parent's Guide to Internet Safety The FBI's informational pamphlet regarding online exploitation and the risks associated with your children.
	Kids Health Online Safety A look at online safety for children that provides insight into the hazards of the internet.
	Netsmartz Created by the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children has links for parents, educators, and law enforcement to find information regarding internet safety. Each page provides presentations and links to more information. Its also has a section for parents with teens and a special section for kids.
	Online Privacy & Security The federal government provides tips for parents for navigation online safety including talking with your kids.

All three library locations will be closed Tuesday December 24, Wednesday December 25, and Thursday December 26 for Christmas. All library locations will reopen at normal hours on Friday December 27.